The Ocean Needs Your Voice!
Imagine an area that covers nearly 71% of our planet: That’s our one world ocean. It’s so vast that all the continental land masses (and more) would fit within just the Pacific Ocean. Then think about 2/3 of that world ocean: That’s the High Seas, an area beyond the jurisdiction of any country. Currently, the […]
12 Months of Action in 2025
For 2025 we are continuing the World Ocean Day multi-year Action Theme: Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate. We will be collaborating closely with key partners and rallying our global network of thousands of youth leaders and organizations in 180+ countries to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable society and a healthy blue planet. […]
It’s Time to Safeguard Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean encircles Antarctica, and this unique ecosystem supports a diverse range of marine wildlife, including penguins, krill, fishes, seals, and whales. This area is also critically important for the major role it plays in regulating our world’s climate, absorbing vast amounts of heat and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting as a carbon […]
Invest in Ocean Health, Not Deep-Sea Mining
Advocates for deep seabed mining (DSM) claim it promises a gilded, sustainable future chock full of electric vehicles, but at what cost? Between breakthroughs in new battery technology, technical risks, and a lack of regulations, opening the ocean up to mining is a shortsighted choice. Click here to read more from our colleague, Madeline Warner, at […]
Help Protect Our One World Ocean
Last year, the world’s nations agreed to protect and conserve a huge part of our blue planet when they agreed to a High Seas Treaty. To have it enter into force as quickly as possible, governments around the world now need to sign and ratify the Treaty. Our Ocean Within our world ocean that covers […]
Mobilize to Protect 50% of Our Blue Planet that is the High Seas
In partnership with the High Seas Alliance, and its many partner organizations around the world, for the month of May and until the job gets done we are dedicated to getting the High Seas Treaty ratified. It’s time to rally together for the protection of our global ocean and the huge diversity of life it […]
RESOURCE: Action Guide for the High Seas Treaty
Although World Ocean Day is officially celebrated on and around 8 June, the ocean needs protecting all year round – and there are plenty of opportunities to stay engaged! Read on to learn about a major issue where you can make a big impact with less than 10 minutes of your time! Action Guide for […]
History In the Making; Is it Enough? A Young Ocean Leader’s Take on New York Climate Week
Written by Bodhi Patil, World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Alumnus Published: 10 October, 2023 New York Climate Week 2023 was historic! I’m reflecting on a week full of climate action and ocean innovation along with some world-changing commitments for our blue planet! Here are my top 5 takeaways and actions you can take to […]
2023 Annual Report Available!
With thanks to all organizations from all sectors that got involved, and special thanks to our World Ocean Day 2023 Sponsors and the Youth Advisory Council, this year’s activities engaged thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 140 countries! The annual Conservation Action Focus spread the word and provided tools and resources for event […]
World Ocean Day Success Stories!
Every year, the success stories from World Ocean Day event organizers remind us of the work being done worldwide to celebrate and protect the ocean. For World Ocean Day 2023, thousands of events took place around the world – including cleanups, festivals, webinars, and so much more! One individual’s actions may not seem particularly impactful […]
World Ocean Day 2023: Partner spotlights
World Ocean Day 2023 was made even better this year with these supporting organizations and partners who engaged event organizers, community members, educators, and young kids in creative ways. Ocean Week Canada Ocean Week Canada is a nationwide celebration of ocean-related events – ranging from beach cleanups, educational workshops, public lectures, film screenings, interactive art […]
How Youth Advisory Council Members Celebrated World Ocean Day 2023!
World Ocean Day 2023 was full of plenty of exciting events and celebrations all around the world. This week, we are shining the spotlight on some of our brilliant Youth Advisory Council members and the events and initiatives they planned for World Ocean Day 2023. The 2023 Youth Advisory Council cohort consisted of 26 young […]