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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW Resources for World Ocean Day 2023
Check out all of the NEW resources and opportunities to help you prepare for your World Ocean Day celebrations. As we get closer to 8 June, here are some exciting […]