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World Oceans Day aims to preserve the world's seas for present and the future generations. Reuters

Today (8 June) marks World Oceans Day and people are commemorating it by sharing photos, stories and thoughts under the hashtag #WorldOceansDay. Celebrated each year, the day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of human actions on the ocean and remind everyone of the major part it has in everyday life

Also making the rounds on the internet are Liverpool announcing the signing of Danny Ings, Bradley Wiggins breaking the UCI hour record at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London, and the hilarious #AddSauceToAFilm hashstag.

Read on to see the top stories and subjects trending across the web.

Google trends UK – Top 5

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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of striker Danny Ings from Burnley AFP

Twitter trends UK – Top 10 (as of 12.30pm BST)

Facebook trends – Top 5

  • Bradley Wiggins: Cyclist Breaks Record for Most Kilometers Traveled on Bike in 1 Hour
  • British Royal Family: Kensington Palace Releases 1st Official Portrait of Princess Charlotte
  • FIFA: Russia and Qatar Could Be Stripped of Right to Host Soccer Tournament
  • Top Gear: Hosts Richard Hammond and James May to Turn Down Deal With BBC
  • Summertime Ball: Pitbull, Meghan Trainor and One Direction Among Performers at Festival
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Richard Hammond and James May offered £4.6 million to film Top Gear Getty Images

Alexa Trends – Top 10

1. NBA

2. Victoria Siegel

3. Caitlyn Jenner

4. Warriors

5. American Pharoah

6. Triple Crown

7. Sense8

8. Belmont Stakes

9. Pharaoh

10. Beau Biden

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