UN Celebrates First "World Oceans Day"

(08 Jun 09 - RV) In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day”, an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans. We spoke to Ted Richardson, Regional Director for Oceania, at the Apostleship of the Sea about the importance of protecting these vital waters...