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8 June is World Oceans Day

The United Nations has declared 8 June as World Oceans Day after the concept was proposed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The goal of World Oceans Day is to raise awareness of how vital the ocean is and its importance in daily life.

Test your knowledge of the oceans by answering this quick quiz:

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Trevor Guymer, head of the UK-IOC office presents a 50th anniversary flag to Robin Plumley, Research Ship Manager

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) is starting its 50th anniversary celebrations on 8 June, World Oceans Day.

In 2008, the UN General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated as ‘World Oceans Day’ to raise global awareness of the challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans.…