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Welcome to Moku's first annual virtual exhibition, Under the Sea. It is our privilege to present a collection of artworks that celebrate the majesty of our oceans while advocating for their protection and sustainability. Under the Sea is more than just an exhibition; it is a testament to the profound connection between art and advocacy. […]
🌊 Hackathon "Participatory Science for Ocean" WarmUp from April 1st to June 2 - Meeting from June 3-12, 2025 Turn your ideas into real-world impact for the ocean! As part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), take part in 10 days of innovation, international collaboration, and hands-on citizen science on the beautiful French […]
Join us for the 10th annual National Shark Awareness Week celebration! We're bringing the ocean to Zoo Olomouc on the weekend of May 31 – June 1, 2025, in honor of the World Ocean Day — and you’re invited! Ever wondered why sharks and other marine predators are so important to our oceans? Curious about […]
The StFX Biology Dept. in, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will host their 12th Annual World Oceans Day event on May 31st, 2025. Come celebrate with us and learn about the oceans and marine biodiversity. At this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to see and interact with live marine organisms, learn from ocean scientists and […]
Jeff Foster has worked in the marine mammal field for 45 years, and is currently the Animal Transfer and Rehabilitation Coordinator for the Whale Sanctuary Project. He played a key role in helping return Keiko, the real life “Free Willy” whale, to his home waters in Iceland. Jeff also oversaw the capture, rehabilitation, and successful […]
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 and in 2024 there were 2,573 observations of 651 species […]
Join us to celebrate Ocean Week in Victoria from June 1st-8th! With over 30 ocean-theme events focused on fun, learning and action there is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the Calendar at OceanWeekVictoria.ca for all the exciting and mostly free events running all week with festivals at Sidney, Esquimalt Gorge Park, and Fishermans Wharf […]
Join us for the second annual St Mary’s Ocean Day Celebration! Co-hosted by St Mary’s Municipality and the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) in Sherbrooke, NS, we will explore our connection to the ocean, focus on sustainability, and the importance of a healthy ocean for all, and our collective connection to it. Come together with our […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
O Dia Mundial dos Oceanos será comemorado no Instituto de Biodiversidade e Sustentabilidade - NUPEM UFRJ nos dias 5 e 6 de junho de 2025. Atividades de oficinas, exposições interativas, aquários marinhos, visita ao BioMuseu, réplicas de animais marinhos e costeiros, jogos e curiosidades sobre os oceanos e sua fantástica biodiversidade.
The European project ANERIS is developing scientific techniques for systematic and long-term measurements of marine life in European seas, also focusing on the rapid interpretation and dissemination of results. Citizen science is one of the techniques studied here, to improve and further operationalize marine observations across Europe. The pilot study ‘eDNA by citizens’ aims to […]
El Acuario Poema del Mar, en colaboración con Loro Parque Fundación, celebrará una cena benéfica con motivo del Día de los Océanos. Estas cenas tienen como objetivo sensibilizar sobre la importancia de conservar los ecosistemas marinos y respaldar la labor que desarrolla la fundación. En esta edición, el evento estará especialmente dedicado a un proyecto […]
To celebrate World Ocean Day as an artist, I’m creating two powerful original large-scale canvas paintings—one honoring majestic ocean creatures, the other capturing the beauty and importance of ocean sustainability through vibrant kelp habitats. High-quality prints of both pieces will also be available. In support of our planet’s future, 30% of all proceeds will be […]
The annual Open Day (OD) of the Piran Marine Biology Station (National Institute of Biology; MBP-NIB) is organised as part of cooperative programmes with UNESCO to celebrate the World Ocean Day and to increase ocean literacy among the general public. OD is the main promotional activity of MBP-NIB and is very popular, especially among primary […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
Dive into World Oceans Day at the St. Lucie County Aquarium on June 6th! Join us at the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit on Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate World Oceans Day! Located at the St. Lucie County Aquarium next to South Causeway Beach on South Hutchinson Island, this […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day 2025 with Galway Atlantaquaria by taking part in our Big World Ocean Day Quiz. Vote on answers to questions about different ocean habitats. Suitable for 3rd-6th class students.
Celebrate the magic of our oceans this World Ocean Day with National Geographic Kids and #NatGeoExplorer Shamier Magmoet! 🌊🦈 Get ready to encounter jaw-dropping sea creatures, uncover underwater secrets and learn simple ways we can all help protect our ocean. 🎟 Ticket Cost Only £5. FREE for subscribers! Register Here! Interested in becoming a subscriber? Now is […]
For World Ocean Day, the National Aquarium will be celebrating all weekend long! We plan to have our aquarists chat to guests, more educational carts out, a passport to get stamped as they progress through the aquarium, a pledge activity with our dolphins, and a discount at the gift shop.
Festivalmar è il festival itinerante che celebra il mare e la sua importanza per la nostra esistenza, a cura di Worldrise ETS. Dopo Milano e Golfo Aranci, Festivalmar 2025 approda in Puglia, tra l’Area Marina Protetta di Torre Guaceto e Carovigno, per celebrare al meglio la Giornata Mondiale degli Oceani. Due giorni di attività completamente […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
Join our Illustration Studio for an ocean-themed drawing day, and learn more about the marine life of Okinawa! On the menu: drawing, coloring, creative games and a Turtle Drawing Contest! We are proud to put together this event to raise awareness of the sea creatures that live in Okinawa waters, and in particular the wonderful […]
Join us for an inspiring and educational celebration of World Oceans Day! This family-friendly event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them. Enjoy a day filled with interactive activities, live science demonstrations, aquarium presentations, and so much more! Let's come together to celebrate the […]
A team of scuba divers will dive in Pereybere Beach lagoon cleaning waste and staff members will be cleaning waste from the beach. We will encourage other divers to join us and locals to assist with beach cleanup.
A theatre and musical project by Monica Conversano about plastic pollucion on ocean. Organic: Little ensemble, elettronics, choir, solists, dancers, mimes.
Come out and help us restore mangroves through a clean up on Miami Beach at 17th and Collins.
Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo for the Ocean! Celebrate World Ocean Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet. Enjoy hands-on education stations, keeper talks, and learn from local organizations and community friends how you can make a difference. (World Ocean Day activities are […]
Help us celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 by cleaning up at Sunnyside Park, on the lake’s edge, near the mouth of the Humber River. We’ll meet on the west side of the park, near the parking lot. This volunteer event takes place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The aquarium will be providing […]
Please join us for a special sail on San Francisco Bay, an event dedicated to the ocean and all its creatures. There will be marine mammal observations, sustainability programming, and the opportunity to participate in raising the sail and helping steer the ship. Brigantine Matthew Turner is a 132' wooden sailing ship, built in Sausalito […]
Desde 2016, Asociación AVANFUER realiza formaciones específicas para redes de voluntariado que se encuentren englobadas en la Red de Varamiento de Cetáceos de Canarias. En colaboración con el Instituto de Sanidad Animal de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (IUSA-ULPG), y personal veterinario capacitado, se realiza un simulacro anual para dar nociones de […]
A fun and interactive in person event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with live animal presentations that focus on impacts of plastic pollution and climate change, informational tables with hands-on biofacts ranging from sea turtle and manatee conservation to coral research and restoration, and even a reusable coloring table for kids and grownups alike […]
Join us for a fin-tastic day of ocean-themed fun on World Ocean Day, where discovery meets adventure! Dive into hands-on activities, explore educational tables, and connect with our informal educators to learn how we can all protect our blue planet. From interactive exhibits to family-friendly games, there's something for ocean lovers of all ages. Come […]
Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of our oceans on World Ocean Day! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role oceans play in supporting life on Earth. Dive into hands-on activities, engaging exhibits, and expert talks focused on marine ecosystems, ocean conservation, and the diverse creatures that inhabit […]
Join our Illustration Studio for an ocean-themed drawing day, and learn more about the marine life of Okinawa! On the menu: drawing, coloring, creative games and a Turtle Drawing Contest! We are proud to put together this event to raise awareness of the sea creatures that live in Okinawa waters, and in particular the wonderful […]
Take a deep breath and join us on World Ocean Day for a fantastic family fun event exploring life beneath the sea both past and present! 🌊 Fossil hunter, folklorist, man of faith, stonemason, geologist, editor, writer and social justice campaigner – Hugh Miller was one of the great Scots of the 19th century. Although […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
On International Oceans Day, everything at the Zolli Zoo is about marine life. In and around the vivarium, visitors can enjoy a special program titled " Reproduction Underwater – Amazing Ways to Produce Offspring ." Marine creatures reproduce in a variety of ways. Cardinalfish, for example, incubate their young in their mouths, and male seahorses carry their […]
Take a deep breath and dive into the amazing marine world on this family fun adventure and explore life beneath the waves: all without getting your feet wet on this fabulous walking tour of Cromarty beach! Packed with fun activities and stories to share, get ready to see Scotland's seas in a whole new light […]
The European project ANERIS is developing scientific techniques for systematic and long-term measurements of marine life in European seas, also focusing on the rapid interpretation and dissemination of results. Citizen science is one of the techniques studied here, to improve and further operationalize marine observations across Europe. The pilot study ‘eDNA by citizens’ aims to […]
The European project ANERIS is developing scientific techniques for systematic and long-term measurements of marine life in European seas, also focusing on the rapid interpretation and dissemination of results. Citizen science is one of the techniques studied here, to improve and further operationalize marine observations across Europe. The pilot study ‘eDNA by citizens’ aims to […]
Join the Oceanarium in Bar Harbor, Maine for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers and presenters discussing relevant ideas and issues affecting the Gulf of Maine today. High tide, low tide, or somewhere in between, you’ll love it. Bring the whole family and wear blue for the ocean!
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