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    There are 631 days until World Oceans Day, on Thursday, 8 June 2028.

    UN day for the seas that cover most of this planet.

    World Oceans Day (WOD) is an international day that takes place annually on June 8. The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit held that year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, and is observed by all UN member states.

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