World Oceans Day is an annual observation of the earth’s oceans first recognized by the United Nations in 2008. It was created to honor the oceans and sea life globally and raise awareness to help protect this crucial part of our planet. -- By Leanne Burden Seidel
Dolphins frolic around the Habor Breeze Cruises the Triumphant whale watching ship during the Memorial Day weekend trip on the Pacific Ocean off of Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, May 28. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) (Nick Ut/Associated Press)
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