Welcome National Oceans Month! In 2016, President Barack Obama declared June National Oceans Month, stating “as we celebrate the immense beauty and power of our oceans, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect them — now and for generations to come.” After all, the ocean is where life began over 3.5 billion years ago. The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and includes over 96% of the Earth’s water. There is so much more to learn about our planet’s oceans. To help us all be great stewards of the sea, we invite you to wade into the following titles for all ages: Continue reading →