A beautiful barracuda journeying through Belize. Barracudas are one of the fastest fish in the sea with an estimated speed of 36mph. The biggest threats to barracudas are recreational fishing and the barracuda meat trade.A beautiful barracuda journeying through Belize. Barracudas are one of the fastest fish in the sea with an estimated speed of 36mph. The biggest threats to barracudas are recreational fishing and the barracuda meat trade.
A beautiful barracuda journeying through Belize. Barracudas are one of the fastest fish in the sea with an estimated speed of 36mph. The biggest threats to barracudas are recreational fishing and the barracuda meat trade.

TAKE A LOOK: 20 stunning photographs to mark World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is on Monday June 8.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jun 2020, 10:30 BST
Updated 3rd Jun 2020, 11:28 BST

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.

A giant whale shark in the Maldives. Although giant, whale sharks are friendly fish that pose no threat to humans. Theyre currently listed as a vulnerable species but they continue to be hunted in some parts of the world.

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A giant whale shark in the Maldives. Although giant, whale sharks are friendly fish that pose no threat to humans. Theyre currently listed as a vulnerable species but they continue to be hunted in some parts of the world. Photo: third party

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Mandarin Fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. The Mandarin fish may be beautiful, but they use both poison and a revolting smell to keep predators away.

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Mandarin Fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. The Mandarin fish may be beautiful, but they use both poison and a revolting smell to keep predators away. Photo: third party

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A Great White Shark in the crystal clear waters of Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Great whites are the largest predatory fish on Earth. They grow to an average of 15 feet in length and are considered a vulnerable species.

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A Great White Shark in the crystal clear waters of Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Great whites are the largest predatory fish on Earth. They grow to an average of 15 feet in length and are considered a vulnerable species. Photo: third party

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Master of camouflage - an octopus found in Bonaire's waters. Octopuses are incredibly intelligent animals that have a range of tricks (evolved over tens of millions of years) to thwart would-be attackers. They are not believed to be under threat, but they are sensitive to pollutants.

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Master of camouflage - an octopus found in Bonaire's waters. Octopuses are incredibly intelligent animals that have a range of tricks (evolved over tens of millions of years) to thwart would-be attackers. They are not believed to be under threat, but they are sensitive to pollutants. Photo: Third party

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