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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 […]

Secret Paradise Çamlıdere

Çamlıdere Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi Ankara Türkiye BEYLER MAH. DİKİLİTAŞ KÜME EVLERİ ÇOK PROGRAMLARI ANADOLU LISESI BLOK NO: 187 ÇAMLIDERE / ANKARA, Ankara

We want to protect our natural beauties - rivers, lakes, and forests. Learn more here.

Pick Up 4 Penguins

Penguins are marine sentinels; they provide scientists with insight into ocean health. Ocean changes impact penguin populations including warming waters and bioaccumulation of mercury in the food web. Entanglement is […]

Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences

CEP Mixto Reina del Mundo Av. Rinconada del Lago 675, La Molina, Lima

The Reina del Mundo school raises awareness in the new generations about the care for the marine ecosystem. Through beach cleaning activities, conferences, sharing experiences with world-leading activists from other […]

Blue Horizons: A People’s Assembly for Ocean Conservation

The Cornish Bank 34 Church St, Falmouth, Cornwall

Join us for a deliberative discussion on ocean advocacy on a local and global level, with a focus on practical and collective action. Cornish Bank for an ocean-themed people's assembly! […]

Blue Careers: Supporting 30×30 Through Your Career

A "blue career" is a career that contributes to the sustainable use and conservation of the marine environment. Recently, world leaders made a global commitment to protect 30% of our […]

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 […]

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The 2023 Lekan Bakare Foundation World Oceans day commemoration is set to host the 2nd Saturday of Advocacy. The Advocacy Program will be hosted on Twitter spaces, the advocacy will […]

Oceans & You!

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia

In support of the United Nations World Oceans Day, we are excited to welcome you with a day of interactive and dynamic educational activities! Ocean marine experts and community will […]

Only One Earth

Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre 897F+3P7 Al Khan Area - Al Taawun St - next to Sharjah Expo Centre - Al Khan - Sharja., Sharjah

  Only One Earth     Inspired by UAE’s announcement of 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Funun Arts and […]

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 […]

Africa’s Biggest Cleanup and Symposium

Sustainable World Initiatives Selander Bridge,Sea View Street,Ilala,Dar Es Salaam, Dar es Salaam

MBRC The Ocean protects the ocean in collaboration with community based organizations, companies and NGOs like Sustainable World Initiatives in Tanzania. We expect to host Africa’s biggest cleanup, where we […]

Wai Kai Ocean Fest

Wai Kai 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., Ewa Beach, HI 96706-6250, Ewa Beach, HI

In honor of World Oceans Day, Wai Kai Ocean Fest celebrates the waterman culture and lifestyle, provides education on how to better our human impact on the environment, and protects our […]

Slide Show & Video Presentation

In this online presentation I will share my slideshow regarding World Ocean Day. I will discuss and raise awareness on what it is, the reasons we celebrate, and how the […]

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 […]

World Ocean Day, Constructive Visions, EARTHCARE Mangrove Kayak Tour

Lucayan National Park Lucayan National Park, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas

In honour of World Ocean Day, EARTHCARE is sponsoring a Mangrove Kayak Tour of Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island. Participants will learn about the importance of protecting our […]

World Oceans Day Celebration in Jeju island with Save Jeju Bada

Sagye Beach Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Jeju

To celebrate the World Ocean Day in Jeju island, South Korea, two local NGOs 'Save Jeju Bada' and 'Global Inner Peace' are co-organizing event on 4 June. Save Jeju Bada('Bada'means […]

Recurring

Water&Movies

Water&Movies Koepelplein 1E, Haarlem, Haarlem

Short films illuminating humanity’s relationship with water, from exploring the beauty of the oceans to the search for clean water. Our partners are ShortsTV, Ziggo TV, Nieuws.nl and UN Women, […]

Capitol Hill Ocean Week

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC

A complex, interconnected network of biology, chemistry, and physical forces work together to sustain life on Earth. Change to one system effects all. Impacts ripple locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.    […]

ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa

via Cameroni s.n.c. Lampedusa (AG) Italy Cameroni s.n.c. Italy, Lampedusa

The Conference room of MPA Pelagie Islands will host  the ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa- Upgrading the national Atmosphere, Ecosisteme and Ocean Observatories. The " ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa" event , […]

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 […]

Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice

Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an online symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. The need to […]

Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference

Cork City Hall City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork

On June 8th 2023 we hope to welcome you to Cork City Hall. We’ll bring ocean advocates, fishing community, government, industry and key stakeholders together to map out Ireland’s next […]

Podcast On The US Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP)

On World Oceans Day, The Capitol Beach explores the Biden Administration’s recently released Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP).  Host Derek Brockbank is joined by Scott Doney with the Office for […]

Didriksons World Ocean Day celebration

Didriksons Regnkläder AB Didriksons Regnkläder AB, Prognosgatan 8, 504 64 Borås, Sweden, Boras

Today, June 8, marks World Ocean Day. We were born by the ocean. Ever since Didriksons was founded in a Swedish fishing village 110 years ago, the life and health […]

Faðma Hafið! Embrace The Sea!

Sing out to the Ocean-from Ísafjörður, West Iceland - looking out to Ísafjardardjúp towards Drangajökull glacier, out across the Denmark Strait, and on to the melting Greenland ice sheet... Sing […]

Lekan Bakare Foundation Worlds Oceans Day Commemoration

Kids Beach Garden, Elegushi Private Beach. Opposite Oba Elegushi Beach, Oba Elegushi Beach Rd, Ikate Roundabout, Lekki,, Lagos

The 2023  Lekan Bakare Foundation World Oceans Day Commemoration is set to honor and raise awareness on the plight of the Oceans and marine Ecosystem in Nigeria. The goal of […]

Un Océano, un clima, un futuro

 Conversatorio con cuatro de nuestros asistentes pescadores que contarán de primera fuente los obstáculos a los que se enfrentan debido al cambio climático en su día a día con su […]

CIEDM Calls for 30×30 Dark Blue Actions at Dalian Ocean University

Dalian Ocean University Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, China, Dalian

Correspond with colleagues and students of Dalian Ocean University where I served as a Dark Blue Scholar and Adjunct Professor to offer the annual greeting of World Ocean Day (WOD), […]

SDG Disrupter Summit: World Ocean Day

Bermuda College 21 Stonington Ave, Bermuda

BridgingTheGap Ventures has partnered with Bermuda Asset Management to unite thought leaders, oceanographers, sustainability experts, youth activists, creators and impact investors from around the world for an inspired blue economy […]

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme are delighted to present a special ‘One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together’ Webinar to celebrate World Ocean Day 2022, in collaboration with […]

Important Ocean Inhabitants at LC. Bates Museum

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

Take a guided Ocean Life tour and participate in hands-on activities in the L C. Bates Museum Marine Biology Gallery. Learn about amazing and varied sealife species and how they […]

BEACH CLEAN at Clover Point!

Clover Point Park 1250 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1C4, Victoria

Gwaii Engineering is joining forces with Open Ocean Robotics and Pacific Seaweed Industry Association to host a BEACH CLEAN in honour of World Ocean Day! ⁠ ⁠ Join us on […]

World Ocean Day – Wildlife Institute of India

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India Wildlife Institute of India, Wildlife Institute Rd, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, Uttarakhand

The day is a celebration to raise awareness of the vast oceans connecting us. It gives us a chance to appreciate the ocean's benefits and reminds us to use its […]

World Ocean Day Artvocacy and Storytelling Workshop

St Theresa Girls Secondary School Port Reitz Rd, 92104-80100 , Mombasa, Kenya, Mombasa

Artvocacy and Storytelling Session for World Ocean Day Join our session centered around the World Ocean 30 by 30 initiative. This event will take place on the 8th of June […]

Sunflower Star Laboratory World Ocean Day Celebration

Other Brother Beer Co. 877 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA, Seaside, CA

Sunflower Star Laboratory World Oceans Day Celebration - Come celebrate with us! Learn about our local marine ecosystem and how we're creating the community and skills to restore an endangered […]

Blue Up 2024!

Esplanade Solidarnosc 60 Rue Wiertz, Bruxelles

Join us for the official disclosure and handover of the "It's Bluedy Time Europe" consultation results to the European Parliament President Ms Metsola (to be confirmed) with the presence of […]

Saving Our Seas: Protecting Our Oceans for Future Generations

University of Exeter University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE, Penryn

More than two-thirds of our planet is covered by ocean, but until recently only 1% of the high seas, which lie outside national control and make up 61% of the […]

Our Water, Our Future – Clearwater Marine Aquarium panel discussion!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL

Join Ocean Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an evening of exploration and discovery!  Join community members for a panel discussion with local advocacy, science, and policy experts on Florida’s […]

Move Like Water with Hannah Stowe

East Quay East Quay Watchet Somerset TA23 0AQ, Watchet

Join Hannah Stowe and Seven Fables on World Oceans Day at East Quay to celebrate her debut, Move Like Water, a heartfelt hymn to the sea and an unforgettable introduction […]

Special Screening World Ocean Day: AVATAR – The Way Of Water 3D/HFR

ASTOR Grand Cinema Nikolaistraße 8, 30159 Hannover, Hannover

SONDERVORSTELLUNG ZUM WELTTAG DES OZEANS Einmalige Sondervorstellung zum Welttag des Ozeans der Vereinten Nationen. "Avatar: The Way of Water" spielt mehr als ein Jahrzehnt nach den Ereignissen des ersten Films […]

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 […]

El Nido World Ocean Day

El Nido Palawan 6C58+CFQ, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines, El Nido

Ten Knots Group, resorts subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. committed to environment protection and sustainability, will celebrate World Ocean Day in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. In partnership with the ASEAN […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, FL

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, […]

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.

Reef and Beach Cleanup @ Durban Undersea Club

Durban Undersea Club 79 Signal Rd, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa, Durban

We do monthly reef and beach clean ups at our local reef. For World Ocean Day, we will be focusing on clear plastic and the importance of protecting our reefs. […]

Marine Litter Monitoring and Beach Cleanup @ Albarquel Beach

Albarquel Beach Praia de Albarquel Estrada da Rasca, Setubal

This event is promoted by APLM - the Portuguese Marine Litter Association. Our mission is to protect the environment against the impacts of litter, specially plastic, in marine and ocean […]

Marine Awareness Paddle Program

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

Paddling with marine biologist, learning about coral reef around Tanjung Aru, marine awareness talk, marine litter collection competition, recycling and upcycling

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Yacht Club de Monaco Quai Louis II

Faced with environmental and technical challenges that require an urgent response to move forward, the Yacht Club de Monaco aims to be the driving force behind a new vision for yachting and […]

World Recycling convention

Elba Madrid Alcalá Elba Madrid Alcalá Alcala, 476, San Blas, 28027 Madrid, Spain

The “World Recycling Convention” (Recycling Week 2023) meeting will take place in Madrid, SPAIN on October 23-25,2023. With participation from various enthusiastic researchers including recycling specialists, environmental engineers, recycling experts, wastewater […]

Coastal Guardians for Connewarre’s Rivers, Wetlands and Lakes

Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon, VIC, 3212 Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon, VIC

Coastal Guardians for Connewarre’s Rivers, Wetlands and Lakes We’re focusing on 10 priority wetlands around Australia, working with Traditional Owners, local communities, and other collaborators to restore the healthy balance […]

World Wetland Day: Coastal-Wetland Walk & Talk, Avalon Coastal Reserve

Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon VIC Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon, Victoria

💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧Discover the wonders of one of Victoria's vital coastal wetlands. In partnership with Parks Victoria, we invite you to a Wetland Walk and Talk where we are joined by […]

World Species Congress

The World Species Congress, hosted by Reverse the Red, will amplify our collective conservation efforts and facilitate critical connections that accelerate our impact for species. Reverse the Red is a […]

Ocean Youth Eco Film Festival

Central Star Ferry Pier No. 8 7 Man Yiu St Central, Hong Kong SAR

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) is an annual film festival for young filmmakers focusing on raising awareness about ocean protection.  Short films (no longer than 30 minutes) made […]

3rd World Conference on Climate Change & amp; Sustainability Barcelona

Carrer de Muntaner, 505 08022 Barcelona España Carrer de Muntaner 505, Barcelona, Barcelona

The 3rd World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability (Climate Week 2024), is an annual gathering that brings together scientists, business experts, government professionals, and stakeholders from various sectors. The […]

Sustainable Water Management, and Resource Adaptation (SWMRA)

aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN’s 6th Sustainable Development Goal, which calls for ensuring access to water and sanitation for all and promoting sustainable water management. By […]