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This is what the inside of a sea turtles mouth looks

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Shelow Shaq - El Culo Mas Lindo Del Mundo (Video Oficial)

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The main goal of this project is to create and make available online to educators, an educational interactive ebook - WaterWorldAdventure eBook - to improve the Ocean Literacy of pre-school children (3-6 years old).

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We must save the Mediterranean Sea from the plastic waste.

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Oceana PSA (Español): La Vida en los Océanos

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Ships drowned centuries ago, loads of wine and olive oil, huge amphora that "rest" at the bottom of the Albanian sea. Are archaeological wealth coated with equally interesting stories.

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Khatuna Khachapuridze
World Oceans Day takes place every 8 June. It has been celebrated unofficially since its original proposal in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The Brundtland Commission, i.e. the World Commission on Environment and Development, provided the inspiration for a global oceans day. The 1987 Brundtland Report noted that the ocean sector lacked a strong voice compared to other sectors. At the first World Oceans Day in 1992, the objectives were to move the oceans from the sidelines to the center of the intergovernmental and NGO discussions and policy and to strengthen the voice of ocean and coastal constituencies world wide.

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Serbia do not have a ocean.

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Posidonia, the lung of the Mediterranean.

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Posidonia, the lung of the Mediterranean.

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The importance of algae in our lives.
I would like share with you this interesting article about "Posidonia", the most important algae in the Mediterranean sea.

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Medwet | Wetlands for a sustainable Mediterranean region

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Posidonia oceanica is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea and the most widespread seagrass species in these waters. It covers between 25,000 and 50,000 km2 of the coastal areas, corresponding to 25% of the sea bottom at the depth between 0 and 40 m.

More than half of the oxygen we breathe comes from the sea. Posidonia oceanica has been called "the lungs of the Mediterranean" because it is one of the most important sources of oxygen provided to coastal waters. A study from the Mediterranean Advanced Research Institute (IMEDEA) and the BBVA Foundation states that the Mediterranean Posidonia population produces 14 to 20 litres of oxygen per square metre every day.

Among their many functions, Posidonia oceanica meadows play a part in stabilizing seabeds, breaking swells and waves, and encouraging the deposit of sedimentary particles (Boudouresque et al., 2006). Posidonia leaves, which can be over 2 meters high and up to 20 meters wide, also form compact and resistant structures along shores that provide a very effective protection against erosion.

Posidonia is considered to be an indicator species of the overall quality of coastal waters since it is very sensitive to pollution and can only grow in clean unpolluted waters. It supports a wide variety of animal species that use these habitats for breeding, feeding and shelter.

In addition, the Posidonia habitats have a significant role as a carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide, storing carbon at an average rate of 83 g C/m² per year, and helping to alleviate the effects of climate change.

The Posidonia grows in large meadows that cover the sea floor and creates an ecosystem of great beauty, making possible leisure activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling.

Dried Posidonia leaves were traditionally used in Mediterranean countries as packing material to transport fragile items of glassware and pottery, and also to ship fresh fish from the coast to the cities.

Despite international legislation to protect Posidonia at the European level, like the European Union's Habitats Directive, and as a species (Bern Convention, Annex 1), this important aquatic plant is in grave danger of disappearing in the next few years.

The Posidonia meadows are declining in many parts of the Mediterranean because of pollution, coastal development (such as shoreline hardening, urban and harbour infrastructure), fishing activities, and the mooring of ships that sweep the plants with their anchors and chains.

This overall decline has been measured as approximately 10% over the last 100 years (Pergent et al. 2009), but a recent analysis of area coverage indicates a 34% decline in distribution area or degradation in the past 50 years (Telesca et al. 2015).
Conservation actions:
The Ramsar Convention has joined the International Partnership for Blue Carbon thanks to its important role in highlighting the climate regulation function of the world's marine and coastal wetlands (blue carbon ecosystems) and in stimulating their conservation and restoration. The partnership was established in recognition of the role that ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes play in the carbon cycle through their sequestration of carbon dioxide.

Two case studies were implemented in the Mediterranean:

LIFE Blue Natura: this project represents an ambitious and innovative initiative to quantify blue carbon and protect coastal habitats in Andalusia. Read more about the project here.

Blue4Good Carbone Bleu developed by Vertigo Lab in the National Park of Port Cros. It aims to preserve blue carbon through the protection of marine ecosystems fixing carbon such as Posidonia meadows in the Mediterranean. Read more about the project here.

The RAC/SPA has implemented two projects in the Mediterranean:

The MedPosidonia Project (2006-2008): inventorying, mapping and monitoring of Posidonia meadows in four Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Turkey).

MEDKEYHABITATS (2013-2016): mapping key marine habitats such as posidonia seagrass and promoting their conservation in Mediterranean countries through the establishment of Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI).

Many other projects are being carried out to protect Posidonia in the Mediterranean such as:

The Consell de Formentera and the Balearic Government in Spain have launched the campaign " Save Posidonia'', a pioneering project in the western Mediterranean to raise awareness of the vital importance of Posidonia and raise funds to save it from extinction. Read more about the project here.

POSBEMED will look at the management, conflicts and opportunities of the Mediterranean coast, particularly coastal protected areas and Natura 2000 habitats where interdependence between seagrass meadows, dunes and beaches occurs, in order to provide a Mediterranean strategy and governance model for enhancing the management effectiveness of these protected areas and beyond.

For more information on POSBEMED project, please visit its website.

The project of conservation of Posidonia oceanica meadows in Andalusia: it aimed to increase the knowledge and the conservation of the marine biodiversity of Andalusia, including the implementation of protection measures for Posidonia meadows. Read more here.

More information

Posidonia oceanica in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/153534/0
The International Partnership for Blue Carbon
https://bluecarbonpartnership.org

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international partnership for blue carbon

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البحر الأبيض المتوسط

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الشراكة الدولية من أجل الكربون الأزرق

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بوسيدونيا أوسينيكا

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Posidonia, the lung of the Mediterranean | Medwet

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Posidonia oceanica is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea and the most widespread seagrass species in these waters. It covers between 25,000 and 50,000 km2 of the coastal areas, corresponding to 25% of the sea bottom at the depth between 0 and 40 m. More than half of the oxygen we breathe comes from the sea.

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Oceans are the lifeblood of planet Earth and humankind. 

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Oceans are the lifeblood of planet Earth and humankind. 

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Three quarters of our planet is covered by the oceans, and they hold 97% of the planet's water. Oceans produce more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere, and absorb the most carbon from it. No matter how far from the shore we live, oceans still affect our life. World Oceans Day on 8 June was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008. Action focus for 2018: ‘preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean’. Together we have the power to protect the ocean. Welcome to this Padlet about the beauty, mysteries and problems of the oceans. You may share your materials as well. Sincerely yours, Valentyna Gatalska

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Veera Osis (Estonia-Italia)

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Veera Osis (Estonia-Italia)

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come to see the giant...

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is the insignificance of man.

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and the little aints...

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We are so heavy, so little...

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We pray for the fisherm

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We must take care of our ocean because it belongs to all 

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We must take care of our ocean because it belongs to all 

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Viki Dogani, Greece, Athens

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In PortugalLisbon Oceanarium, "The aquarium is for everyone." come visit

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In PortugalLisbon Oceanarium, "The aquarium is for everyone." come visit

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5xABHGB4m0

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Greek seas are the best places for diving

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Greek seas are the best places for diving

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KEEP THE OCEAN CLEAN- Full Song -by Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders

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Oceans are alos threatened, coral reefs especially... 

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Oceans are alos threatened, coral reefs especially... 

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When they're ill or die, they become white...

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Mocan Andriana,9 ani

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Enya "Caribbean blue" by Josefina Martín, Spain

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Enya "Caribbean blue" by Josefina Martín, Spain

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Whenever I listen to Enya's song it makes me think about the inmense treasures kept underwater in the sea

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This Incredible Animation Shows How Deep The Ocean Really Is

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The ocean of emotion. L. Beethoven, Sonata No 17 (Allegretto)

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The ocean of emotion. L. Beethoven, Sonata No 17 (Allegretto)

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Людмила Нарыжная

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Л. Бетховен, "Буря",соната №17, часть 3 (Allegretto) -  L.  Beethoven,  Sonata No 17

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Explore the beauty of the ocean underwater life with James Last’s music.

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Explore the beauty of the ocean underwater life with James Last’s music.

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Елена Кошевая

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Вот это музыка! Лучшее для души...Джеймс Ласт "Жизнь прекрасна"#Музыка

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Happy Ocean's Day on 8th June!

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This is a whim of nature. One of the smallest beaches in the world. The Atlantic has some treasures like this beach but it is necessary to make a great effort of conservation so that it continues being wild

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Keep sharks & save them! Happy 8th June! :)

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Online Slideshow Maker - Create a slideshow online - Creatopy

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Create a slideshow using our drag-and-drop interface. Check out Creatopy's template library and let your creativity flow by adding stock audio, videos, high quality images, text, fonts or illustrations.

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Animals of the ocean in English for children (with photos).

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Animals of the ocean in English for children (with photos).

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Marine animals pronunciation for children (with pictures)

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teacher: Danuta Bartkowiak - Siekańska

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W tym bloku tematycznym: poznasz środowisko wodne: morze, ocean poznasz świat zwierząt wodnych mieszkających w morzu, oceanie poznasz nowe słówka w języku angielskim zobaczysz piękno przyrody będziesz sie dobrze bawić - gry i zabawy interaktywne

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygjdnEJ6qEs

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Getting to know Fabien Cousteau and his important work regarding the oceans. We were the only school in Portugal (and one of the few in the entire world) to have such an historic opportunity provided by Skype in the Classroom!
"A Voyage of Sea Discovery" - Comenius and eTwinning project.

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"A piece of blastic" - Manuela Correia (Portugal)

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"A piece of blastic" - Manuela Correia (Portugal)

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"A piece of Blastic" is a musical piece created and performed by my 6th pupils for our "BLASTIC" (a blast of plastic) project. It tries to tell a story. The ocean, represented by the blues, being threatened by all the others (things made of plastic).
If interested in helping raising people's awareness to the excessive use of plastic, please join our group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/905976639510662/

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A piece of Blastic - PT team performance

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These are the dunes in my hometown, Espinho. Movie created for my "MUSAIC" project

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This is one of the topics that I care more about. Eventhough I'm a Music teacher I've always tried (over the years) to raise pupils awareness to the importance and respect that we all should have by the ocean.
This little movie was created and performed by my students for our awarded project "Soundtrackers".

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Most of the 7 seas are mentioned, but this concept is obsolete and does not reflect the truth. This number emerges when the Pacific and Atlantic oceans are divided into two, south and north.
Pacific Ocean (168 million 723 thousand square kilometers)
Atlantic Ocean (85 million 133 thousand square kilometers)
Indian Ocean (70 million 556 thousand square kilometers) Southern Ocean (21 million 960 thousand square kilometers)
Arctic Ocean (15 million 558 thousand square kilometers)

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Oceans of fun

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The occurrence of red tide is technically called as ‘Algal Blooming’ by scientists. The ocean phenomenon occurs when there is a rapid growth or blooming of algae in the oceanic waters. The presence of red tide is highly dangerous as these algae can be fatal to birds, animals and even humans.

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Игорь Крутой - Музыка для души

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More humans have walked on the moon than have been to the deepest parts of planet Earth. Covering 70% of Earth’s surface, the oceans are the largest habitat in the world yet we only know around 1% of the seafloor. Many a mystery surrounds the deep blue. Let’s explore some of them.

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This year, we celebrate World Oceans Day with the first-ever United Nations Ocean Conference. This ground-breaking event brings together Heads of State, high-level dignitaries and actors from across the world