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The Canadian Museum of Nature has some new aquatic residents: live anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, sea stars and more are now on view in a newly-unveiled interactive feature in the Water Gallery. The Pacific Discovery Tank is 14.6-feet (almost five metres) long and reveals the interesting creatures that inhabit tide pools (shallow pools of water […]
Will you be an environmentalist this year? 3.8 billion years ago, the origin of life is from ocean, and ocean covers 71% of the surface of earth. @ilab101 supports marine conservation and coral protection with 1% of sales every year. Let's return 1% to the ocean together, whatever your 1% resources, 1% enthusiasm, or 1% time. […]
Get near, in, on or under water daily from May 30th through September 6th and share your stories using the #bluemind hashtag. We'll celebrate Day 100 together online on September 6th! Learn more here.
Join the largest group of naturalists in the world and share knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef. We are encouraging all people to connect with the ocean between 1 and 8 June, 2022 and share photographs about marine life. If you are a beach walker, citizen scientist, snorkelers, SCUBA diver, fisher, tourist, Master Reef Guide, […]
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 a major factor when it comes to seabird populations and penguins are no strangers to marine debris. Penguins International is calling penguin lovers to take […]
Interactive Summer Reading Program. We have stem activities, story times, crafts, take home crafts, education on ocean environment, paid performers, ocean trivia parties and more! Check out our Facebook for more details. Take a look at our online prize catalog. We have almost 5k in prizes to give away. Come in and find Wally the walrus […]
FASCINATING MARINE CREATURES📣 Prompt 1 is nearly here - 1st June Save The Date! The first year of the #ForPlanetOcean art challenge is here, and I am very excited to be hosting along with some other incredible like minded artists! This year we are partnering with @cleanmiamibeach who are pledging to collect 1500lbs of trash to coincide with this […]
The Oklahoma City Zoo and Bob Moore Subaru invite you to dive in to ocean conservation during this year’s World Oceans Day event. This global celebration provides a unique opportunity to learn about, help protect and conserve our blue planet. Join the fun on Thursday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to learn […]
On June 3rd the OdySea Aquarium team will be conducting our second apple snail survey of 2022 on the Lower Salt River. Team members will be contributing to important data of the invasive apple snail species, while assisting in the eradication of them along our Arizona waterways. These snails outcompete native animals with their large […]
OceanBiome would conduct a Magroves Education program for Kalkuda zone students in coordination with the MJF Foundation to represent World Ocean Day. We'll be educating the importance of mangroves and their relevance to marine ecology to the students with some interactive sessions. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in situations that most wood couldn't stand […]
Everyone is invited to celebrate Pacific Islander cultures at the Aquarium of the Pacific during its nineteenth annual Pacific Islander Festival on June 4 and 5, 2022. Experience the cultures of Pacific islands, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, Māori, and Fijian. This weekend festival will feature cultural displays, artisanal craft demonstrations, live music […]
With World Oceans Day just around the corner our global teams have been busy prepping an unprecedented series of actions – ranging from coastal habitat restoration in Hawai'i to nurdle hunting in Seychelles Find an event near you and join the crew today here.
Join Kirkcudbright Bay Bioblitz, Search for a Queen! A Nature Hunt for Everyone at Doon Bay, Kirkcudbright 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 4th June While many will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we will be searching for natures queen bees (as well as worker and male bumble bees). Drop in to join wildlife experts in a […]
We want to takeover social media from the 5-8 June to mark world environment day and world oceans day. Get creative! Send an email to ziyanda@trees.org.za with your poem, photograph(s), drawing(s) and/or blog about why it's important to protect our forests, soil, land, or oceans! Learn more here
(scroll down for English) Auf firmm.education haben wir eine kleine Online-Lektion zum Welttag der Ozeane vorbereitet und wollen damit zeigen, welch große Bedeutung die Meere für das Leben auf unserem Planeten haben. Mit Texten, Videos und interaktiven Grafiken erfährst du: wie sich das Leben im Meer entwickelt hat was das Gleichgewicht im Ökosystem Meer gefährdet warum […]
I am Mr Güntürk Üstün, a medical doctor and an unknown poet-writer (who published 10 books of poetry so far plus thousands of comments written in Turkish-French-English on the web about the maritime and railroad transport). I have just written (in French) and published a short article on the Paris-France based renowned "Lettre Du Cheminot" […]
Help us shell-ebrate World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 5! Dive into Frost Science and our partner’s work to save the reefs, protect the coastlines and teach the world about oceans and marine life. You’ll hear from some amazing conservationists working with marine plants and animals at the museum, then tackle the challenge of testing […]
Este Día Mundial del Océano tenemos un evento comunitario GRATIS en Quepos. ¡Ven y sé parte de la restauración coralina en Quepos / Manuel Antonio! - Demostraciones en vivo de fragmentación de corales. - Conozca nuestro proyecto de restauración de coral - hable con nuestros biólogos y voluntarios. - Cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de […]
Ensemble, pour des océans vivants - COCO STUDIO is an online movement launched by Chinese influencer Coco Studio. The event aims to encourage everyone to start from the small things around them, so that more people can understand the importance of the ocean, in order to love and protect the ocean. The participation of this […]
Dive into the science of seaweed biodiversity with RCIScience's next Instagram takeover host, Josie Crichton! Josie is a second year Master's student examining seaweed biodiversity in New Brunswick. She first fell in love with seaweed a few years ago during a field course on Vancouver Island, and now believes the opportunities in seaweed science are […]
On Tuesday the 7th June we will be celebrating World Oceans Day by holding a family-fun craft day at The PROSPECTS Foundation at 1:30pm! Come and make sea creatures from single-use plastics and display your creations in the PROSPECTS window! Learn more here
Discover an ocean of opportunities to protect the water that connects us all. From rivers and streams to the Great Lakes, our daily actions have an impact on the aquatic wildlife that call these places home. Explore the Washed Ashore sculptures and hear the stories behind the marine debris used to construct each piece. Learn […]
This year we are having a celebration for World Ocean Day at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium located in Springfield, MO. There will be crafts, pledges, and scavenger hunts here at our aquarium. Enjoy the tour as you participate in ocean craft tables and visit our wildlife galleries as well! Our mission is […]
The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting our ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect special places in our ocean. Outside the Aquarium on Central […]
Beginning on World Oceans Day on June 8, we start our annual Manta Trawls on our traditional sailing vessel Albin Köbis. Our berth is Flensburg and we will sail the Flensburg Fjord, the Schlei and the Danish South Sea. The aim is to take as many samples as possible from the sea and to pull […]
Searious Business has teamed up with its Youth Advisory Board in making an inspirational video for World Oceans Day. We want to celebrate the ocean and the things we can do to protect it from plastic pollution. The children from the board asked tough questions to representatives from major supermarkets about what the ocean means to them and what their […]
In connection with World Oceans Day 2022 (June 8) Celebrations, the Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is conducting a Photography Competition on two categories (1) Seascapes, life and human Interaction (for graduate, post graduates and research scholars) (2) Youth Category: any image of the ocean (above or below the surface) (for School students) (Youth […]
Even when at home you can still celebrate the ocean and help ocean animals have a safe home! Get ready for #WorldOceanDay by joining with @AdelaideScuba to protect at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030. Wear Blue on June the 8th in support of World Ocean Day and Sign in support […]
World Ocean Day - 8 June Let's celebrate together! The e-books of Pesho and Popoto are free on 8-9-10 June! The Fish who Wanted to Dance With the Stars by Barbara Pinke: http://mybook.to/peshobook Popoto by Noemi Knight: https://lnkd.in/eHhSGU7X
WaterBear is a ground-breaking streaming platform showcasing award-winning documentaries as well as original content - spanning biodiversity, community, climate action and sustainable fashion. WaterBear members can stream video at any time, and on any device, all for free, as well as take direct instant action to support NGOs around the world and shape a better future […]
Sending out press releases on World Oceans Day and conservation marine research by the Conservation Biology Research Group, University of Malta Learn more here
Are you ready for #DiveoftheYear Awards 2022? On June 8th, #WorldOceanDay, our ambassador Fabien Cousteau will present this year’s winner and runner-ups! Learn more and view the winners here!
// CONTEST // On the 08th of June, let’s take part in the World Ocean Day! Let’s gather and clean the beaches, the river and lake banks. Share your nice actions with #NatureProtectP4N and we’ll share it in our story. TO WIN: 4 yearly park4night+ subscriptions! TO PARTICIPATE: - Follow the account @park4night […]
Catch UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, in conversation with Blue Marine executive director, Charles Clover, about the upcoming publication of Charles’s book, Rewilding the Sea on June 8. More details to come Don't forget you can pre-order Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans today: link in bio.
Ocean Missions in collaboration with the Húsavík Whale Museum is organising different events next week to celebrate world ocean day and gather like minded people to help and protect the oceans. Learn more here
Dans le cadre de notre club "les voiles francophones" au Lycée Privé Français Saint-Joseph Istanbul, nous allons organiser, le 8 juin 2022, à l'occasion de la Journée Mondiale des Océans, une sortie en Mer de Marmara et dans le Bosphore afin d'observer les oiseaux marins d'Istanbul. Cette sortie se fera avec notre élève Çağan Abbasoğlu, […]
Hawaii is regarded as one of the most beautiful places on Earth for its brilliant marine ecosystems and rich cultural history, and local conservationists are hard at work to protect it for future generations. In a moderated discussion between Hope Spot Champions and conservationists, the audience will learn of the current victories and challenges in […]
Celebrate World Oceans Day with a water cleanup in Senggigi! Bring your snorkeling gear and a broomstick, mashbags will be provided. You can park in front of Senggigi Art Market and walk down to the beach next to the police station. On the beach turn right and meet us in front of Sheraton Resort. Info: […]
Mi Moana will be celebrating WOD on the 10th of June in Fuengirola, Spain with several other NGOs and companies that fight against pollution. There will be talks, live music and even a raffle. It will be so much fun, even Poseidon has come from Atlantis! The event will be from 6pm to 11pm. Learn […]
In honor of World Ocean Day on June 8, Sea Life Park Hawai‘i will hold a weekend-long event from June 11-12 to celebrate a World of Sharks, highlighting an animal that is essential to the natural order of our marine ecosystems. Guests can dive into family fun throughout the entire weekend, including fin-tastic educational presentations, […]
Join us to celebrate world oceans day! Play ocean corn hole, watch scuba divers, see enchanting mermaids, listen to keeper chats, learn about corals, and you can even win a free Behind the Scenes Tour! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Learn more here
Swim on over to the Kansas City Zoo on June 11-12 to celebrate World Oceans Weekend! Visit our displays near the aquarium construction site to learn how all water is connected and watch our animals throughout the Zoo receive special ocean-themed enrichment. Stop by the lobby to sign the 30x30 pledge to show your commitment to […]
Join us at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange NJ 07052 to meet our educators and discover how we can spring into action for Earth's Oceans (June 11 - 12th, 11am - 2pm, included with admission)! Our educators will also lead a Facebook live, featuring many of our residents […]
Celebrate World Ocean Month by helping clean up Sherwood Beach Park! World Ocean Month calls for people around world to celebrate and honor our one shared ocean that connects us all! Join us in helping protect at least 30% of our blue planet by 2030. Check in any time between 9AM - 11:30PM. Take the […]
Come to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to celebrate our planet's beautiful oceans and be inspired to take action to protect marine life and their ocean habitats through interactive games, activities, crafts, and more. This event is included in general Zoo admission; additional fees may apply for certain activities. Please call 407.323.4450 ext. […]
We’re excited to host an Oceans Day event in collaboration with @fisheriesmuseum on the Lunenburg waterfront! Join us for activities fun for the whole family and learn how you can get involved in protecting our oceans 🐳🌊. Questions? Contact ariel@coastalaction.org 📲. Learn more here
Swim on over to the Kansas City Zoo on June 11-12 to celebrate World Oceans Weekend! Visit our displays near the aquarium construction site to learn how all water is connected and watch our animals throughout the Zoo receive special ocean-themed enrichment. Stop by the lobby to sign the 30x30 pledge to show your commitment to […]
Coral reefs, fish populations, a quarter of the world's mangroves, seagrass beds, large marine wildlife, shorebirds, and seabirds all thrive in the Arafura and Timor Seas (ATS) area. As a result, this region offers essential ecosystem services to communities surrounding the ATS, while also contributing to global economic and ecological well-being. The theme of this […]
In 2017, the ROM shared the incredible journey of Blue, ROM’s beloved blue whale, in Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story. The highly successful ROM-original exhibition told the story of nine blue whales that died tragically in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2014, and the unprecedented opportunity for research and conservation it presented. […]
As part of the “Ocean of Possibilities” summer theme at public libraries across the USA, you’re invited to join your local library in a variety of activities – from movies, games, music, books, or just hanging out with friends (online opportunities available as well!). Check out your local library to learn more - and here’s an […]
El 25 y 26 de junio estaremos en el Water Fest, de Tuawa, en la Marina de Valencia. El WaterFest es un evento pensado para que todos los miembros de la familia disfruten de actividades medioambientales, conciertos, zonas didácticas y lúdicas, especialmente diseñadas para ellos. En la Zona Planeta Azul nos podréis encontrar de 11:00 […]
The Scientific Society Swakopmund invites you to a public screening of the film “Chasing Coral”. The event will take place on 28 June at 18:00 in the Swakopmund Museum. The entrance is free, donations welcome. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why corals are vanishing […]
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