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This resolution recognizes June 8, 2025, as World Oceans Day, highlighting the critical importance of ocean preservation and environmental awareness. The resolution traces the origins of World Oceans Day back to 1992, when it was first proposed by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development, with the initial goal of bringing ocean issues to the forefront of policy discussions. The document emphasizes the significant challenges facing oceans, including climate change, pollution, and ecosystem disruption, and notes that World Oceans Day is typically celebrated through various activities such as beach cleanups, educational programs, art contests, and sustainable seafood events. Specifically for the year 2025, the resolution focuses on the theme "Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate," which aims to draw attention to creating a healthier planet and a more equitable society. The resolution acknowledges New York State's unique connection to oceans, being bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and having numerous waterways, and calls for recognizing the vital role oceans play in maintaining global ecological balance. Ultimately, the resolution serves to pause legislative deliberations and formally acknowledge World Oceans Day, symbolically transmitting the resolution to World Oceans Day events throughout New York State.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K78