Newsletter May 2009

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08 May 2009 - 18 Jan 2016
Dear UN Atlas Member,

This month of May highlights many ocean events, including:

  • Indonesia hosts the World Ocean Conference 2009
  • World Turtle Day on 23 May helps bring attention to our knowledge of turtles and tortoises
  • the WWF Coral Triangle Photo Expedition, an 18-month photojournalistic adventure, gets started
    News items feature responsible fisheries, marine tourism including indigenous tourism, the forthcoming feature film 'Océans', piracy, and IMO efforts in preventing and reducing harmful emissions from ships.

    Watch for next month's newsletter for details on the upcoming World Ocean Day celebrations on June 8, 2009. Learn more about this year's theme, one ocean, one climate, one future by visiting The World Ocean Project.

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    Thank you for your continued support,

    The UN Atlas of the Oceans Editors

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