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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sea of Connections Mural Campaign

iPrep Academy 1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States, FL

Sea of Connections is a collaboration launched by Canvas of the Wild and Oceanic Preservation Society. Our goal is to inspire awareness and connection to our oceans and the amazing life within them […]

Reef Dwellers 2 Art Show by Selva Ozelli

Reef Dwellers art show by artist Selva Ozelli, a member of Climate Heritage Network, celebrates the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspires action to protect reefs […]

Coral Passion / Koraaldrift (ned) – a sculpture about hope 2023

Haarlemmerhout Hertenkamplaan 1, 2012 CV Haarlem, Netherlands, Haarlem

Coral Passion / Koraaldrift is a sculpture group in public area 20 km from the centre of Amsterdam , the Netherlands, in Haarlem. The 6 large white sculptures represent different […]

Marine Sustainability Awareness Program – Recycle For A Better Tomorrow

Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Sabah

Students from University College Sabah Foundation embark on a journey at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, to further understand how they can make a change in daily life, such as […]

Connect with Explorers at Sea in Hawai’i

Connect with Ocean Exploration Trust's Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore the deep ocean in and around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) in Hawaiian […]

Sealight – the ocean Breathes by Margot Berkman

entrance of the oncology Centre Oncology Centre,, Spaarne Gasthuis,

THE OCEAN BREATHES   -    SEALIGHT Measurements: 15 m x 3 m x 3 m.   Interactive light artwork in the Oncology Centre of the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp […]

Ocean Week Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia Victoria, British Columbia

Ocean Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Ocean Week events include educational and recreational activities that […]

Supporting Activities for World Ocean Day

Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen Wang

As Hong Kong’sfirst city-centre marine experience destination, Cube O Discovery Park not only presents the underwater world and marine life in a new way, but also subtly condenses the vast […]

No Blue No Green

In celebration of this year’s World Environment Day on June 5th and World Oceans Day on June 8th, Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and […]

Recurring

Sunshine Coast World Ocean Day Festival

Sunshine Coast, Australia Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association has hosted World Ocean Day events since 2016. In 2021, we teamed up with RhizomeUP! Media and the Green Films Series to create a week […]

Marine Fest 2023 at Scottish Seabird Centre

Scottish Seabird Center The Harbour, Harbour Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4SS, United Kingdom, North Berwick

Scottish Seabird Centre’s Marine Fest will take place in 2023 from 8th – 12th June in North Berwick, East Lothian in Scotland. Discover more about the wonder of the Marine […]

Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents

NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea

This World Oceans day we celebrate and consider the sea from global to local for our summer Cley Calling festival.  Hear the local marine environment  and about global efforts to […]

WWF Change the Current 2023

Are you a content creator? Want to make an impact with your community for our ocean this June? Join WWF's livestream fundraising campaign, Change the Current, and raise funds to […]

Global Water Dances 2023

On June 10, 2023, Global Water Dances will be bringing people together on six continents to perform community-based dances to raise awareness of local and global water issues. Global Water […]

World Ocean Week

Banana-Bay Banana-Bay, Oceangatan 2. Helsingborg, Helsingborg

Kom och fira Världshavsveckan med oss! Mellan den 8-14 juni håller vi flera havsrelaterade aktiviteter på Banana-Bay i Helsingborg. Välkommen liten som stor! Come and celebrate World Ocean Week with […]

Semana Oceânica (Ocean Week PB)

Semana Oceânica PB Paraiba

A Semana Oceânica do PB visa criar um espaço de diálogo colaborativo entre municípios, setor privado, sociedade civil organizada e academia em torno da conservação e uso sustentável dos recursos […]

Orcas & Reefs an Art Show by Selva Ozelli

Cold Spring Harbor, NY Whaling Museum

Celebrating World Oceans Day with Orcas & Reefs Art Show BY SELVA OZELLI · 06·08·23 · LAST UPDATED: 06·08·23 The theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: Tides […]

St. Pete Ocean Sweep Trash Collection Tournament

L.C.Bates Museum, Marine Biology Gallery 14 Easler Rd, Fairfield

St. Pete Ocean Sweep 8 am - 5 pm, June 10, 2023 We call all Water Warriors, Divers, Boaters, and Beach Lovers to collect trash and debris and win prizes […]

Around Seychelles in 18 bays

Seychelles Seychelles

A group of women, including members of Seychelles Women and Sports Association (SWASA) is organising a big event in June, for World Oceans Day to raise funds for charity. Besides being […]

Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival

East Beach Park Pavillion 1923 Boddeker Rd., Galveston

Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day on Saturday, June 10th at R. A. Apffel East Beach park in Galveston Texas.  This event is free and open to the public. […]

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival

Renaissance College 5 Hang Ming St, Ma On Shan, Hong Kong

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) is an annual film festival for young filmmakers focusing on raising awareness about ocean protection. It is running for its second year.​ Short […]

Всемирный день океанов

ул. Пальчевского, 17, Владивосток, Приморский край, 690041 ул. Пальчевского,, 17, Владивосток,

Всемирный день океанов – праздник, который напоминает нам о ключевой роли Мирового океана для каждого на планете. Приморский океанариум приглашает вас присоединиться к празднику и окунуться в мир подводных обитателей […]

Una oda al océano

Olón, Santa Elena, Ecuador Olón, Santa Elena

Feria dedicada a la temática del océano con actividades como clases de surf, charlas educativas, comida sostenible y demás actividades fitness. Aprende más aquí  English translation:  Fair dedicated to the […]

Ongoing

Blue-up EU campaign 2024!

What is this campaign about?  This campaign is all about strengthening and consolidating European policies for the protection of the Ocean. It aims at offering EU citizens and civil society […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blue Standard

Exciting news from the Blue Standard by Oceanic Global.  A first of its kind cross-industry standard by Oceanic Global, the Blue Standard (Blue) empowers industries and businesses of all sizes […]

Coast 2 Coast

Eden on the Bay Beachfront Eden on the Bay Beachfront

On 20 May 2023, Save a Fishie NPC members (Zoe, mom & sister) will embark on a National clean-up campaign in South Africa to clean 100 beaches over a period […]

Planet Ocean Youth Voices

Planet Ocean Youth Voices is about letting the youth BE our Ocean's voice. To Raise awareness about its protection and preservation. To reconnect with Our Ocean. To inspire and empower […]

Water People Exhibition

Coral Street Art Space 10 Coral Street VICTOR HARBOR, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5211, Victor Harbor

CollaborOCEANS ‘Creatives Collaborating for Ocean Conservation’ have joined with the ‘Water People’ Exhibition from 26 May - 29 July 2023 at Coral Street Art Space Gallery, with Victor Harbor City Council and Country […]

Craig Parry Photography at Vivid Sydney

Vivid House, The Cutaway 1 Merriman Street, Barangaroo

Craig Parry, CollaborOCEANS Ambassador and an Award-Winning International Nature Photographer, has been invited to showcase an innovative art installation called ‘Australian Oceans’ by Vivid Sydney.  The Vivid Sydney theme this […]

FOR PLANET OCEAN- Creativity Challenge on Instagram

#ForPlanetOcean is the Instagram creative challenge with the purpose of sparking a creative movement for planet ocean! The concept is simple, there will be 5 ocean-themed prompts throughout June that […]

Ocean-HeartBalance

Ocean HeartBalance Old Sheraton Pier, Hurghada

Egypt/Red Sea 03-10JUN23 We invite you to dive deeply into the ocean of ancient waters in Red Sea/Egypt with us. Are you looking for a unique ocean experience this year […]

Our Ocean, Our Future

Sekinchan Redang Beach 25, Jalan Jpt,, Sekinchan,

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our event, "Our Ocean, Our Future," held on 4th June 2023 at the stunning Sekinchan Redang Beach in Malaysia. This remarkable […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: World Oceans Deal

What a historic achievement on this World Ocean Day! Three major Dutch caterers, Vermaat, Albron, and Sodexo, have now entered into a World Oceans Deal with the World Wildlife Fund […]

Ocean Heal and La Perla Negra World Ocean Day celebration

la perla negra resort playa naranjo, puntareanas

We will be having a 4 day event featuring education, art, activities, entertainment and enlightenment to celebrate World Ocean Day!  Learn more here 

World Ocean Day At The Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu

We are shell-ebrating World Ocean Month throughout June with special events highlighting the significance of ocean conservation. Stop by the Aquarium on  World Ocean Day to see special feedings, educational […]

World Ocean Day Celebration at the Aquarium of Niagara!

Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool St,, Niagara Falls

Join us at the Aquarium of Niagara as we celebrate our oceans! For the extended weekend, we will be hosting a variety of events ranging from sustainable craft making to […]

World Ocean Day exhibition – Esperance

Cannery Arts Centre Norseman Rd, Esperance, Western Australia, Esperance

From Thursday 8th June to Monday 19th June, the Cannery Arts Centre hosted an incredible exhibition that showcases the beauty and importance of our oceans The exhibition had a variety […]

Hall of Ocean at RSCP Calicut

Regional Science Centre and Planetarium Calicut Regional Science Centre and Planetarium Calicut, Jafferkhan Colony,

Regional Science Centre & Planetarium  Calicut (RSCPC) joins the global celebration to make the people aware of the importance of Ocean and impact on our lives. There is a gallery […]

“InDeep” Seascape Exhibition

Temporary Contemporary The Piazza Centre, 23 Princess St, Huddersfield HD1 2RS, United Kingdom, Huddersfield

This is an exhibition of the work undertaken over the last year by the Holme valley Sharing Memories Group, an arts & well being group that aims to alleviate isolation […]

Coastwatching Baltic Sea on World Ocean Day June 8 as a citizen science

Komarovo and Sestroretskiye Dunes Sestrotskiy Kurort, St Petersburg

Observation of the shores of the Baltic Sea on World Ocean Day June 8 and all summer 2023. Participatory monitoring as a citizen science. Coastwatching as a participatory monitoring of […]

A Floating Aquarium (“Tadayou Suizokukan”)

Entô Geo Lounge 1375-1 Fukui, Ama, Oki District, Shimane 684-0404

Marine debris are not the only thing floating in the sea. Various creatures such as seaweed and jellyfish can be found floating, too. Anything that floats will eventually reach somewhere […]

Photo Exhibition: Reefs threatened with extinction

Grüne Sosse und mehr Offenbacher Landstr. 357, Frankfurt

Diving since 1977 I've seen pristine reefs disappear. The plight of coral reefs has become devastating. Their survival is on a knife edge.The photos show what we still have. Articles […]

10 June World Ocean Surf Sister Meet-Up

Oosteroever Oostende Halvemaandijk 8400 Oostende, Belgium, Oostende

Surfsisters of the North Sea come together to clean the beach, breathe & do yoga on the sand, surf in the water, listen to a motivational speaker (surfer & shaper […]

Ardagh Glass Packaging World Ocean day swim

Durban Beach Club Browns Road, Durban

The Ardagh Glass Packaging World Oceans Day Swim on June 10th is a long-distance ocean swim starting and finishing at the Durban Beach Club. Competitors have the option to choose […]

WOAH (World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout) Festival

Seseh Beach Seseh Beach, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia, Canggu

The World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout (WOAH) Festival is a celebration of all things water starting from the ocean. WOAH Festival will be held on June 10th the weekend of World […]

Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 10th with a day of free admission! Learn more here!

Kiwi Waka Ama Whanau Day

Aloha Sea Sports Centre Aloha Sea Sports Centre, 1212 East Coat Parkway

Kiwi Waka Ama Singapore is an outraging paddling club in Singapore. Our connection as a whanau (family) is deeply connected to the Maori people of New Zealand's migration over the […]

Maidens World Ocean Day Festival – June 10/11/12 2023 🦈

Maidens Community Association Maidens, Girvan

Three day festival celebrating the old fishing village of Maidens and the need to look after our neighbouring ocean. Events for all ages in the community and speakers over the […]

Rock The Ocean x MEEC World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Marine Environmental Education Center 4414 N. Surf Rd, Hollywood FL 33019, Hollywood

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x MEEC BEACH CLEANUP TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY! Kick-Off to Summer Break! Giveaways Education Booths Food Vendors Self-Metered Parking For any questions, […]

Rock The Ocean x MEEC World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Marine Environmental Education Center 4414 N. Surf Rd, Hollywood FL 33019, Hollywood

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x MEEC BEACH CLEANUP TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY! Kick-Off to Summer Break! Giveaways Education Booths Food Vendors Self-Metered Parking For any questions, […]

Sea Creature Sand Castle Competition

Eco Dive, Grand Anse Beach, Grenada Grand Anse Beach

Our World Ocean Day celebrations continue through the month of June! Eco Dive & Ocean Spirits will be hosting an ocean's awareness morning for the whole family on Grand Anse […]

World Ocean Day Celebration at Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota

World Ocean Day is officially observed on June 8 worldwide, allowing people around our blue planet to celebrate and honor the shared ocean that connects us all. Mote's celebration will […]

Tour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery

L.C. Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME, Hinckley

Come take a guided tour the Marine Biology Gallery to learn about varied animals that call the ocean home and how we can care for them. See specimens of fish […]

Fekruna Warf Clean-up

Fekruna Warf, Xemxija X92Q+78P, St Paul's Bay, Malta, Il-Gżira

A seabed and onshore cleanup led by divers from Atlam Sub Aqua Club and volunteers from iGEN.  Learn more here 

Beach Clean Up!

Fort Phoenix Fort Phoenix 100 Green St, Fairhaven

Celebrate World Oceans Day! 10am-12pm: Beach Clean Up at Fort Phoenix 12pm-1pm: Pokemon Giveaway, Create Upcycled Art with the New Bedford Art Museum's Art Mobile & Mass Audubon, & Pizza! […]

Ação Ecosurf Projeto Limpeza de Praia

Arroio do Sal / RS Beira da Praia Central, Arroio do Sal / RS - Brasil - cep 95585-000 - coordenadas Latitude: 29° 32' 7'' Sul, Longitude: 49° 54' 57'' Oeste

Limpeza de praia usando a metodologia Ecosurf, exposição biomarinha e de lixo marinho. Beach cleaning using the Ecosurf method, biomarine and marine litter exposure.

Pokemon Go Beach Cleanup!

Fort Phoenix Fort Phoenix 100 Green St, Fairhaven

We're so excited & we cannot hide it!  Sat. 6/10 - World Oceans Day at Fort Phoenix We're looking forward to seeing everyone again at Fort Phoenix for a World […]

Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Caribbean Community of Philadelphia (CCP) recognizes that climate change is an issue that disproportionately affects the Caribbean community, both in the Caribbean and here in Philadelphia. Natural disasters that occur […]

World Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455-1899, Greensboro

World Ocean Day is an internationally celebrated day for people everywhere to unite, celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet. The GSC invites guests of all ages to […]

Sea Shelter Beach Clean – Nelson Bay Beach, Port Stephens

Nelson Bay Beach from the Marina to Fly Point Nelson Bay Beach. 34-50 Victoria Pde, Nelson Bay

Ever wish you could return more than just bottles for cash? Here is your chance. In celebration of World Ocean Day and to promote the amazing Sea Shelter and everything […]

Maine Ocean Festival

Oceanarium and Education Center 1351 ME-3 Bar Harbor, ME

Celebrate the Gulf of Maine and the Extraordinary Life Within It Join the Oceanarium in Bar Harbor, Maine for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers […]

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum Romney Road, London

Travel down the River Thames and celebrate World Oceans Day at the National Maritime Museum this June! Featuring live performances, expert talks and science demonstrations, workshops, games and more, World […]

Beach Clean

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Rd, Coast Rd,, Cley next the Sea

Help us to clean up our shore to benefit coastal wildlife. There is always lots of exciting wildlife, and we often find mysterious marine objects along the shore too. In […]

Ocean Week & Mini Marine Biologist Workshop

Kensington Learning Space 88/9 Bang Phrom 16 Alley, Bang Phrom, Taling Chan

Kensington Learning Space invites children to come and learn about the ocean and sea creatures, to foster a love for the ocean and encourage children to protect and care for […]

Stewards of the Sea “Up Cycle Genre” marine debris art reveal!

Stewards of the Sea, LLC Marine Debris Art Reveal Skudin Surf School Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach

  Stewards of the Sea, LLC is hosting their marine debris art reveal! The artwork was creatively constructed from our Long Beach NY 2022 International Coastal Clean Up.   In […]

World Ocean Day – Ventura

Ventura Harbor Cove 1860 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

Make marine memories at a free, family-friendly beach event! World Ocean Day Ventura will be held at the Ventura Harbor during the Ventura Outrigger Challenge. The day-long event will feature […]

Coastal Creations @ Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Coast Rd, Cley next the Sea, Cley next the Sea

We will search the strandline for natural treasures washed up by the sea. Using natural materials on the beach, we will then create beach art inspired by the coast. Meet […]

Día Mundial Del Océano ConCon

Playa La Boca, Concon Borgoño 24790, Concon, Valparaíso

AMIGXS! June 8th is World Ocean Day and we have organized an event for Saturday June 10th with the intention to contribute together our part of protecting the ocean. The […]

Día Mundial de los Oceanos CIMAS

Güemes Güemes 1030, Sab Antonio Oeste, Río Negro, Rio Negro

En esta oportunidad habrá stands donde se exhibirán distintas actividades científicas, productivas y tecnológicas vinculadas con el mar. En el aula del CIMAS se mostrarán las etapas del trabajo del […]

Screening of the Mediterranean: Life Under Siege Documentary

Research Station Dipkarpaz

Taskent Nature Park invites you to the screening of the documentary “MEDITERRANEAN: LIFE UNDER SIEGE” by Anemon Production on Saturday 10th June 2023, at 6 pm at the Karpaz Research […]

Evening Reserve Walk and BBQ

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Rd, Coast Rd,, Cley next the Sea

Join us for an evening circuit of the reserve to celebrate our beautiful planet for World Ocean Day, led by one of our knowledgeable guides. (Walk length approximately 3.5 miles, […]