World Ocean Day Activist Compendium

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Jun 08, 2023

A series of images from seagrass meadow ecosystems including a sunlit seagrass meadow, a sea turtle, and a diver

PHOTO ESSAY

From Weed to Wonder

by Shane Gross

Once dismissed as an underwater nuisance, scientists are beginning to see seagrass meadows as vital to marine and coastal health.

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A helmet jellyfish drifts underwater in a Norwegian fjord

SPOTLIGHT

Prince of Darkness

by Solvin Zankl

Helmet jellyfish have taken over a Norwegian fjord, demonstrating the species’ tenacity and offering clues about environmental factors that can upend an ecosystem.

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A nautilus swims off the coast of Ndrova Island

ARTICLE

Downward Spiral

by Kate Evans

The nautilus’s lineage made it through all five of Earth’s previous mass extinctions. But can it survive the Anthropocene?

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OCEANINSIGHTS

JUNE 8, 2023

Four wins worth recognizing this World Ocean Day

Amid a sea of environmental issues, these four victories spark hope for the ocean's future

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Five ways to celebrate World Ocean Day

Whether you live on the coast or far from the sea, here are some ways you can mark the day

Scientists drill a window into Earth's mantle

Expedition co-lead and WHOI scientist Susan Lang weighs in on what we can learn from mantle rocks

WHOI wins for excellence in video projects

WHOI videos win Telly Awards!

“Hope for Corals in Crisis” and “Give Reefs a Chance” win gold and silver in the 44th annual Telly Awards

Humans of WHOI: Fabricator and welder Tony Delane

#HumansofWHOI: A fabricator's origin story

Tony Delane explains how he went from being a rescue firefighter to cutting out parts for WHOI vehicles

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'Great concern': WHOI scientist says radiation levels are high in Pilgrim nuclear plant water

THE FALMOUTH ENTERPRISE

Woods Hole scientists to study water circulation in Cape Cod Bay

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An explorer of abyssal depths looks to oceans on other worlds

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Dark waters

An interview with and photographs by Katherine Lu
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As photographers are able to submit their ocean images to the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 until 30 June, we chat with the overall second place of 2022, underwater photographer Katherine Lu who has specialised in blackwater photography.

"Even the most ordinary subject and place can become extraordinary."

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View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Ocean waves crashing onto a beach at Indian Shores, Florida, last Sunday, from Christy Mandeville. Thank you, Christy. And happy World Oceans Day!

World Oceans Day is today

World Oceans Day has fallen on June 8, every year since 1992. It’s a day to honor our connection to Earth's oceans – even if we don't live near a beach – and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. World Oceans Day 2023 has the theme of Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing. Today's World Oceans Day events are fully virtual. The virtual events run from 14 to 17:30 UTC (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT). Click in for the link to the events, and to read more.

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Revelator: Helping Kelp

Kelps encompass about 100 species of brown seaweeds that grow along almost one-third of the world’s coastlines. The thick algae form underwater forests, providing food and refuge for numerous animals, plus numerous environmental benefits.

New research shows people have long underestimated how these kelp forests help the environment. Now these important ecosystems need our help.

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We would love to wish you a Happy World Ocean Day! Today we take the time to recognize the importance of these bodies of water, home to many wonderful marine creatures and wildlife.

Here at TIRN, we recognize the importance of these important marine environments. You too, as a member of our network of environmentalists, can become involved with our efforts here at TIRN to protect and improve our oceans. From our action center to our calendar of volunteer events, you can take part to shape a better future for our oceans.

Your contributions help fund and support the work we do for our oceans. Please consider donating today on World Ocean Day, to help us celebrate many more Happy World Ocean Days in the future.