We have 20 images that shows the breathtaking wildlife and reefs that call them home and remind us why we should be working so hard to protect them.
5. 6 World Oceans Day
Manta Rays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Manta rays are highly intelligent, highly threatened and the largest rays in the world. Their greatest threat is overfishing. Photo: Third party
6. 7 World Oceans Day
A school of spinner dolphins swimming close to Molokini Island in Hawaii. Skilled acrobats, spinner dolphins are often seen jumping out of the water performing complicated aerial manoeuvres. Photo: third party
7. 8 World Oceans Day
A shoal of fish swimming near Amed Beach, Indonesia. When fish (or other aquatic animals) swim in a cluster, its called a shoal. Its thought fish do this to confuse their predators and to save energy. Photo: Third party
8. 9 World Oceans Day
A turtle swimming gracefully in Roatn, Honduras. Six of the seven sea turtle species are sadly classified as threatened, endangered, or critically endangered. This is largely due to pollution and climate change and hunting and fishing. Photo: Third party