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Coffee Break: Oceans

An aerial view of Vlassof Cay in the Great Barrier Reef off Australia.
An aerial view of Vlassof Cay in the Great Barrier Reef off Australia.Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

by Anna Reed

June 08, 2017

June 8 is World Oceans Day - a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration.

When thinking about oceans, so many topics come to mind that could inspire songs. Water, waves, fish, marine life, beaches, boats, ships, etc.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear whose lyrics mention oceans or ocean-related things?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Grown Ocean - Fleet Foxes
How Deep Is The Ocean - Nat King Cole
Atlantis - Donovan
Surfin' U.S.A. - The Beach Boys
Red Tide - Neko Case
The Tide Is High - The Paragons
Ocean Size - Jane's Addiction
Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation
Octopus's Garden - The Beatles