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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 organisations who care and act for the Ocean the possibility to express their views on Ocean protection before we will reach out to political parties […]
Royal Caribbean Group is strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts by announcing on World Ocean Day a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation. Collaborating with key program partners including the University of Miami […]
The True Blue Fellowship (formerly the Fellowship Grant Program) aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate. If you want to make a difference in your community, we invite you to participate in the True […]
ReefBlitz is an annual event that brings together students, divers, fishers, scientists and conservationists and multiple citizen science programs to help Queensland communities collect a snapshot of information relevant to reef health. The citizen science tool iNaturalist is the method we use to record observations Supporting you: An online introduction and training on INaturalist and […]
We are reaching out to extend an invitation for you to participate in our upcoming World Ocean Day Event, taking place in Deerfield Beach (just North of the pier on the sand) on June 1st, 2024, 9am to 2pm. In collaboration with various local partners such as the Deerfield Beach Boys and Girls Club, the […]
The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting the ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect our ocean. Programming will be focused on our theme […]
The vision, ambition, innovation, cultures and collaborations of leaders powers the movement to protect our ocean and our blue planet by tearing down systemic inequities, reversing biodiversity loss, and tackling climate change. To tackle these herculean challenges, we must lift up and connect leaders everywhere to drive change, break down barriers, embrace responsibility and service, and build and support diverse […]
In honour of this day, we have organized the Sinda Island Cleanup Event, an engaging and impactful event aimed at cleaning up the beautiful Sinda Island while raising awareness about ocean conservation. This event will bring together NGOs, corporate partners, volunteers, and local communities to contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment. Date: April 7, […]
In honour of this day, Sana Mare Tanzania and Mazingira Konekti are hosting the Sinda Island Cleanup Event, an engaging and impactful event aimed at cleaning up the beautiful Sinda Island while raising awareness about ocean conservation. This event will bring together NGOs, corporate partners, volunteers, and local communities to contribute to a cleaner and […]
The Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO Ghana) will organise a one-day awareness in one second cycle school and one fishing community to create awareness on the importance of the ocean, the threats, and conservation needs (in the school) and benefits of good sanitation (in the community). The school and community are carefully selected due […]
📌 🌍🌊 Green Day POWERHOUSE! We're kicking things off with an epic Environment Fair (10am-6pm) showcasing all things recycled and eco-friendly at the Alliance Française d'Accra Then, get ready for an Edutainment Night you won''t forget (7pm-10pm)! We''ve got electrifying poetry by @poesia_ensemble featuring incredible talents like @judah_domino , @captainpoema & @pampanaa_charm. Plus, rocking […]
Join the Abel Tasman on a journey through the 6 Arctic Tipping Points. The Arctic is home to 6 of the 16 Global Tipping Points - critical thresholds that represent the limit of Planetary Boundaries. When crossed, large-scale abrupt and irreversible changes occur, with resulting impacts on both people and nature. Through this expedition, we […]
Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development, carries a financial reward of US$ 1,000,000, awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development. The theme for the year 2024 is "Life Below Water" SDG 14
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CLEAN TURTLE NESTING BEACH Plastic Punch, @af_accra is organizing a beach cleanup in the Regional Maritime University/ Mighty beach (Nungua) to raise awareness on the dangers of plastics for the environment and marine life as part of @oceanic.society #GlobalOceanCleanup This area is home to endangered species of turtles that come […]
World Ocean Day is here again! Saturday, June 8th, 2024, will be an unforgettable day of fitness, family-friendly activities, beach vendors and fun! Imagine starting off your morning with a FREE Beach Yoga session courtesy of Bliss Yoga at beautiful Perdido Key Beach Access #4. There will also be story-time for the kids. Then you […]
Plastic Punch is organising a beach cleanup in the Regional Maritime University/ Mighty beach (Nungua, Accra) to raise awareness on the dangers of plastics for the environment and marine life by involving the youth. This area is home to endangered species of turtles that come to nest on a plastic infested beach. Plastic Punch will […]
Celebrate Environment Week and Ocean Week by helping the Friends of McNabs Island Society clean up McNabs Island Provincial Park on Sunday June 9th, 2024 (rain date June 16th). Over the past 34 years, volunteers have collected more than 16,750 bags of garbage and recyclables from the beaches of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park. […]
A community beach clean in Cellardyke Harbour Scotland - recording what we find and followed by creative crafting with seaweed led by eco artist Cally Nurse. Learn more here
This year, on the occasion of World Ocean Day, a representative of the A.I.P.U. Association (Association for Sustainable Development) will be in the Arctic with the Micromar project (micromar.org) to search for microfibres and microplastics in the sea and to acquire skills as future ambassadors of the Arctic Ocean, guests of the Gate to the […]
The World Ocean Day 2024 sees a partnership between Lekan Bakare Foundation and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation organize a symposium where experts, strategic leaders, stakeholders from various sectors, Blue Economy, Circular Economy, Climate Sector, Marine and Coastal Development come together to address, discuss, highlight and proffer solutions to ensuring a healthier ocean and climate, aiming […]
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