On June 8, people around the globe mark World Oceans Day, highlighting the ocean’s critical role in sustaining life and urging action to protect its future.
World Oceans Day is observed every year on June 8 to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and the urgent need to protect it. First proposed at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, the day serves as a global call for collective action to preserve ocean health and stabilize the climate.
Covering over 70% of the planet, the ocean is central to life on Earth. It produces more than half of the oxygen we breathe, supports much of Earth’s biodiversity, and provides a main source of protein for over a billion people. It also plays a major role in the global economy, with ocean-based industries projected to employ 40 million people by 2030.
Despite its vital importance, the ocean is under severe threat. Over 90% of large fish species are depleted, and nearly half of all coral reefs have been destroyed due to human activity. Scientists and environmentalists are calling for urgent cooperation to stop further damage and restore the ocean’s natural balance.
The theme for World Oceans Day 2025 is “Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us.” This year’s observance is especially significant, as it falls within the UN Decade of Ocean Science and the lead-up to the World Ocean Conference. The theme highlights not only the ocean’s role in supporting life, but also the sense of awe it inspires—and the need to protect it with wisdom, respect, and global unity.
Hosted by the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea in partnership with the nonprofit Oceanic Global, the 2025 program focuses on education, awareness, and mobilizing citizens around the world for sustainable ocean stewardship.
World Oceans Day reminds us that the ocean is not just a distant body of water—it is the planet’s lifeline, deeply connected to our daily lives and future well-being.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation and mutual support.
The final match of the European Chovqan Championship, organized by the International Chovqan Federation, was held in Poland from June 5 to 7, 2025. In a historic victory, the Azerbaijan national team was crowned European champion for the first time.
A new artificial intelligence analysis has dated many of the Dead Sea Scrolls as significantly older than previously believed, potentially reshaping the timeline of early Jewish history and biblical authorship.
President Donald Trump is preparing to extend the federal deadline for TikTok’s U.S. ban for a third time, as the June 19 cutoff approaches with no finalized deal in sight, according to government officials.
The Caspian coast transformed into a hub for gaming, tech, and pop culture this weekend as GameSummit 2025 kicked off in Baku, bringing together developers, esports players, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts for the region’s largest gaming and innovation festival.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has confirmed it carried out a third targeted attack against the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Bridge, early Tuesday morning, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
Kazakhstan and the UK are strengthening defense ties with a new Military Cooperation Plan, focusing on peacekeeping and military education.
Colombia has cut deforestation by a third in early 2025, with the biggest progress seen in Amazon national parks.
As countries ramp up offshore wind farms to meet climate goals, scientists are warning about a growing issue: wind farms accidentally draining energy from one another — a phenomenon now nicknamed “wind theft.”
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced Saturday a significant boost to its commitment to ocean health, pledging an additional $2.5 billion in investments aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and fostering sustainable blue economic activities.
While the world's attention is often captured by rising sea levels, another critical environmental crisis is unfolding beneath our feet: land subsidence.
The NGO Ocean Cleanup, in collaboration with the Guatemalan government and local communities, has installed the largest trash barrier to date on the Motagua River. This major effort aims to capture and remove vast amounts of garbage before it reaches the sea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation and mutual support.
The final match of the European Chovqan Championship, organized by the International Chovqan Federation, was held in Poland from June 5 to 7, 2025. In a historic victory, the Azerbaijan national team was crowned European champion for the first time.
A new artificial intelligence analysis has dated many of the Dead Sea Scrolls as significantly older than previously believed, potentially reshaping the timeline of early Jewish history and biblical authorship.
President Donald Trump is preparing to extend the federal deadline for TikTok’s U.S. ban for a third time, as the June 19 cutoff approaches with no finalized deal in sight, according to government officials.
The Caspian coast transformed into a hub for gaming, tech, and pop culture this weekend as GameSummit 2025 kicked off in Baku, bringing together developers, esports players, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts for the region’s largest gaming and innovation festival.
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