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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, Malaysia

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 […]

Water People Exhibition

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

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, Australia

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 […]

Ocean Week Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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, Hong Kong

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 […]

Ocean-HeartBalance

Ocean HeartBalance Old Sheraton Pier, Hurghada, Egypt

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 […]

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Sunshine Coast World Ocean Day Festival

Sunshine Coast, Australia Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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 […]

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 […]

Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents

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

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 […]

World Ocean Day At The Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

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 exhibition – Esperance

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

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 […]

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 […]

Around Seychelles in 18 bays

Seychelles 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 […]

Всемирный день океанов

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

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 […]

World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf

Praia do Porto Canto Norte, Imbituba, Brazil Vila Alvorada, Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

World Ocean Day - Action for Biodiversity and Climate June 10th 9:00am to 12:00pm 5:30pm to 8:00pm In celebration of Environment Week and World Oceans Day, the Ecosurf Institute and […]

Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration

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

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!

Tour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery

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

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 […]

World Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center

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

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 […]

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum Romney Road, London, England, United Kingdom

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, United Kingdom

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, Bangkok, Thailand

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 […]

Día Mundial de los Oceanos CIMAS

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

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, Cyprus

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 […]

Journée Mondiale des Océans @ Saint-Tropez

Golfe de Saint-Tropez Golfe de Saint-Tropez, Saint-Tropez, France

Organisation d'un nettoyage de plages sur 7 communes du golfe de Saint-Tropez couvrant environ 42 kms, avec des animations sur toutes les plages, une méditation en simultanée et de nombreuses […]

World Ocean Day at the Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Staten Island, NY, Staten Island, NY, United States

The Staten Island Zoo will host their World Ocean Day event on Sunday, June 11 as part of AZA's Party for the Planet campaign!  The Zoo hosts conservation organizations from […]

World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Join us to for our 9th annual World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman's Wharf! This fun, free, family-friendly event brings together a variety of conservation organizations from around the Salish […]

Mission: Blue

Brilliant Labs 1 Germain Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

We would like to invite high school students to participate in our upcoming Mission: Blue STEM competition. So far we have more than 20 countries that have expressed interest in […]

Rewilding the Sea: Book talk from Charles Clover of Blue Marine Foundation

NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Rd,, Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom

The world’s ocean have never faced more challenges – from ruthless overfishing, plastic pollution and acidification. But change is achievable, and change is happening. Rewilding the Sea celebrates what happens […]

Reef and Beach Cleanup @ Durban Undersea Club

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

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. […]

Tartarugada Capixaba – Clean Up & Other activities

Praia do Canto Praia da Praça do Iate, Praia do Canto, Vitória city, Espírito Santo state, Brazil

8h – Event opening 8:30  –  Exhibition: To Know to Preserve - 5 Ways to Protect Sea Turtles 9h – Beach clean-up 10:20 – Waste separation and counting 11h – […]

Marine Litter Monitoring and Beach Cleanup @ Albarquel Beach

Albarquel Beach Praia de Albarquel Estrada da Rasca, Setubal, Portugal

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, Malaysia

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

Celebrate World Ocean Day

7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park

Free, family-friendly World Oceans Day event hosted by Neptune Memorial Reef. Reef displays and information, marine-biologist-led volunteer activity, touch tanks, beach vibe music, and a raffle benefitting an estuary oyster […]

Reading and Bonding with Stingrays

Little Ray nature-based stories turn fear to respect and fascination. Children ages 3-8 and special needs individuals of any age identify with the stingray that brought our organization to life. […]

Everyday Ocean: Surfing, Swimming and Gardening

The Capitol 133 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Celebrate, feel, advocate, educate. Everyday Oceans explores the intimate and intertwined relationships we hold with the ocean. To mark World Ocean Day join ORCA members, Rebecca Olive and Fiona Hillary at The […]

Planet Ocean

Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 150, Playa Arenos, 83550 Puerto Peñasco, Son Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 150, Playa Arenos, 83550 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico

This summer for the first time in Peñasco, Las Palomas Beach Resort, plastic artist Memuco and CEDO the Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans, present the “Planet […]

World Recycling convention

Elba Madrid Alcalá Elba Madrid Alcalá Alcala, 476, San Blas, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 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 […]

AQUACULTURE-2023

Dubai Dubai

Aquaculture 2023 invites all participants from around the world to attend the 13th Global Summit on Aquaculture and Fisheries (GSAF-2023) from December 06-07, 2023 Dubai, UAE. This global conference features quick presentations, oral lectures, poster presentations […]

Protect Perth’s Wetlands this Summer

184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake, WA, Australia

Protect Perth’s Wetlands throughout Summer There is no doubt that this summer is a hot one with increased heat stress on our ocean, wetlands, and rivers. Naturally we want to […]

Waves of Change in Rockdale – World Ocean Day Down Under

corner of Florence St and Hawthorne St, Rockdale, NSW, 2216 Florence St, Rockdale,, NSW, Australia

Waves of Change in Rockdale CVA is seeking your help to take action for Ocean, Rivers and Wetlands! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, lend a hand to nature […]

Healthy Derwent, healthy communities, thriving marine life.

1 Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, TAS, 7000 1 Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, TAS, Australia

Healthy Derwent, healthy communities, thriving marine life Join us in looking after the natural areas along the Derwent, ensuring we retain its all-important filter function keeping litter out of our […]

Caring for our Coast

Oaks Road, Tannum Sands, QLD, 4680 Oaks Road,, Tannum Sands,, QLD,, Australia

Caring for our Coast in Gladstone ‘Sea the change’ we can make to our ocean, wetlands and rivers right here in Gladstone! As a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef […]

Wetlands and Waterways of Moreton Bay

Oxbow Wetlands 1115 Lytton Rd, Murrarie, QLD, Australia

Wetlands and Waterways of Moreton Bay Moreton Bay is the gateway to our local ocean, wetlands and waterways so come along and help contribute to the health of this amazing […]

Clean and Green – Reviving the Port’s Wetlands

Whicker Road, Gillman, SA, 5013 Whicker Road, Gillman, SA, Australia

Clean and Green – Reviving the Port’s Wetlands The waters in and around the Port River and Barker Inlet estuaries are like nowhere else. Within the estuaries you’ll find mangroves, […]

World Ocean Day Down Under, Avalon Coastal Reserve

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

💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧 Join us to launch off World Ocean Day Down Under! We are collaborating with Parks Victoria for a unique coastal clean-up at Avalon Coastal Reserve, known for its […]

Coastal Guardians for Connewarre’s Rivers, Wetlands and Lakes

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

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, Australia

💧🌊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 […]

Coastal-Woodlands: Community Restoration, Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve

Dune St, Saint Leonards Dune St, St Leonards, VIC, Australia

💧🌳Coastal-Woodlands Series🌳💧 Unite with the Friends of Edwards Point and Parks Victoria at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve. Contribute to restoration of the last remaining coastal-woodlands on the Bellarine through a […]

Reef actions for improved water quality

Bowlin Road, Rockhampton, QLD 4700 Bowlin Road, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Reef Actions for Water Quality Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and provide much needed support to our farmers and The Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef Water […]

Coastal Wetlands: Shorebird Sanctuary Sweep, Avalon Coastal Reserve

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

💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧 We're partnering with Beach Patrol for a special plastic reduction day! Join us for a unique coastal clean-up at Avalon Coastal Reserve, known for its incredible birdwatching and […]

Port Botany Foreshore Restoration

Tupia Street, Botany, NSW, 2019 Tupia Street, Botany, NSW, Australia

Port Botany Foreshore Restoration In conjunction with Bayside Council and NSW Ports, we are undertaking the restoration of Sir Joseph Banks Park, a haven for nature enthusiasts along the Botany […]

ArtSea

🌊 Join us at ArtSea! 🎨 An event at an art venue in New Delhi showcasing ocean art and poetry performances advocating for climate action and ocean conservation. Learn about […]

Beach clean up with Ocean Care Brazil

In this month of world water day the Ocean Care Brazil project is promoting a beach clean up on Zero waste international day, March 30th, at 08:30 A.M. Venue: Boa […]

Kiwi Clean-up for World Oceans Day 2024

Muriwai Beach Muriwai Beach, New Zealand

Beach cleanup at Muriwai. Bring a bag & gloves (we will have spares on hand) and help clear the beach of plastic and rubbish. Learn more here 

Pre – Earth Day Beach Clean Up

Lilliput Little River St James Jamaica Lilliput Little River, St James, Jamaica

Volunteer and support girls and young women cleaning up Jamaica’s beaches. Learn more here  

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 […]

Reef Blitz 2024

Great Barrier Reef 14 Cleveland Terrace, Townsville, Queenslands, Australia

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 […]

Sea Camp – Texas A&M University at Galveston

1001 Texas Clipper Rd., Galveston, TX 77554 1001 Texas Clipper Rd., Galveston, Texas, United States

Sea Camp is a week-long marine adventure for ages 10-18. Throughout the summer, Sea Campers will explore marine environments while learning about the ocean's inhabitants and ecosystems. Sea Campers will […]

Atlântico: Mar e Terra

A exposição Atlântico: Mar e Terra é o culminar dum projeto apoiado pelo Erasmus+, que visa apoiar a implementação de práticas e estratégias pedagógicas sustentáveis. Este projeto foi desenvolvido com […]

Marine Fest 2024

Scottish Seabird Center The Harbour, Harbour Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4SS, United Kingdom, North Berwick, www.seabird.org, United Kingdom

Scottish Seabird Centre invites you to dive into Marine Fest, a five day programme of events from 6th – 10th June, celebrating our seas and marking World Ocean Day - […]

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World Ocean Day Celebration

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ, United States

Come join us at Reid Park Zoo in a celebration for World Ocean Day! Our  volunteers will be hosting activities throughout the Zoo including: Storytime Ocean themed chalk art activity […]

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Rocky Shore Ramble

GeckoEnvironmentCouncil 139 Durigan Street, Currumbin, Qld, Australia

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Gecko Environment Council's Rocky Shore Ramble! Join us for an informative and enjoyable outing along the Currumbin estuary and local foreshore. Led by knowledgeable guides, […]

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Maine Ocean Festival

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

The Maine Ocean Festival came into existence when the staff at the Oceanarium brainstormed about creating our first annual fundraiser to support our mission of providing educational exhibits and programs […]

Cameron Park Zoo World Ocean Day Celebration

Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707, United States, TX, United States

Cameron park zoo World Ocean Day celebration will be taking place from 10 am to 3 pm on Sat. June 8th, 2024. The celebrations will include mermaids, scuba divers, keeper […]

Ocean Youth Eco Film Festival

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

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 […]