World Ocean Day

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When is World Ocean Day celebrated?

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8th June every year.

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Who coordinates and promotes World Ocean Day internationally?

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The Ocean Project, in collaboration with the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council and numerous partner organizations

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In which year was World Ocean Day officially recognized by the United Nations?

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2009.

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What was the theme of World Ocean Day in 2023?

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Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing.

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What is the main purpose of World Ocean Day?

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To raise awareness about the importance of oceans and promote ocean conservation.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

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70%.

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Which is the largest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean.

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What percentage of the Earth's oxygen is produced by oceanic phytoplankton?

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Over 50%.

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What is the name of the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans?

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Mariana Trench.

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What is the most urgent problem facing the ocean currently?

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Plastic pollution.