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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
Ongoing
Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences
CEP Mixto Reina del Mundo Av. Rinconada del Lago 675, La Molina
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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, SabahSupporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen Wang
Ongoing
Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences
CEP Mixto Reina del Mundo Av. Rinconada del Lago 675, La MolinaExploring the Majesty of Sharks: Virtual Conferences for World Ocean Day
Loro Parque Av. Loro Parque,, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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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, SabahSupporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen Wang
Ongoing
Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences
CEP Mixto Reina del Mundo Av. Rinconada del Lago 675, La Molina
All Day
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, SabahSupporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen WangWorld Ocean Day – Seashore Safari, and Meet & Greet
PO Box 9, Cecil Street Cecil Street Viking Bay, BroadstairsCley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the SeaSave the Gulf!
Sailing in the Gulf of Catania, departing from the harbour of Aci Castello Lungomare Scardamiano 1, Aci Castello
Ongoing
World Ocean Day Celebration
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd,, Pine Knoll ShoresCelebrating World Oceans Day
Education Room, The Wetlands Centre Cockburn 184 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake WA 6163, Bibra LakePerdido Key World Ocean Day Open House 2023
Perdido Key Community Center 15500 Perdido Key Drive, PensacolaWorld Ocean Day Hike at the Gibson Woods!
6201 Parrish Avenue Hammond IN 46324 6201 Parrish Avenue, HammondHidden Treasures of Norfolk’s Secret Sea (Cley Calling)
NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the SeaFrom corals to sea cucumbers – remarkable records of invertebrates, Basel ZOO
Zoo Basel Binningerstrasse 40, BaselGulf of Aqaba Dive Cleanup
Deep Blue Dive Center Deep Blue Dive Center, Tala Bay Resort, South Beach,Saving Our Seas: Protecting Our Oceans for Future Generations
University of Exeter University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE, PenrynWorld Ocean Day Celebration
Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre 1045 Beach Road, Torbay
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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, SabahSupporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen WangCley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea
Ongoing
Marine Life Lino Cut Workshop with Celia Ward
Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Coast Rd, Cley next the Sea, Cley next the SeaThe Swimmer – Roger Deakin’s Wild Life, with Patrick Barkham
Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Coast Rd, Cley next the Sea, Cley next the Sea
All Day
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, SabahSupporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen WangCley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea10th Annual World Oceans Day Event – St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish
St. Francis Xavier University 2320 Notre Dame Avenue, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, AntigonishВсемирный день океанов
ул. Пальчевского, 17, Владивосток, Приморский край, 690041 ул. Пальчевского,, 17, Владивосток,World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf
Praia do Porto Canto Norte, Imbituba, Brazil Vila Alvorada, Imbituba
Ongoing
Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, Santa BarbaraANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of the marine educational video “Life and Times of Jenah”
Subang Jaya Subang Jaya, SelangorTour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery
L.C. Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME, HinckleyWorld Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center
Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455-1899, GreensboroOcean Week & Mini Marine Biologist Workshop
Kensington Learning Space 88/9 Bang Phrom 16 Alley, Bang Phrom, Taling Chan
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Supporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Cube O Discovery Park 8/F, Plaza 88, No.88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong., Tsuen WangCley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
NWT Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the SeaJournée Mondiale des Océans @ Saint-Tropez
Golfe de Saint-Tropez Golfe de Saint-Tropez, Saint-Tropez
Ongoing
Marine Biology Gallery Tour-Animals In the Ocean
L.C. Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME, HinckleyWorld Ocean Day at the Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Staten Island, NY, Staten IslandWeek of Events
Marine Sustainability Awareness Program – Recycle For A Better Tomorrow
Marine Sustainability Awareness Program – Recycle For A Better Tomorrow
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 recycling and upcycling, compositing and sustainable food, which not only help mitigate climate, as well to protect and preserve marine habitats and biodiversity from pollution. […]
Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences
Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences
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 countries, workshops and musical festivals. Learn more here
ANNOUNCEMENT: Eyesea: Pollution Mapping App – World Ocean Day Campaign
ANNOUNCEMENT: Eyesea: Pollution Mapping App – World Ocean Day Campaign
Our organization, Eyesea, seeks to emphasize the scale and nature of marine pollution and to create a unified strategy on how to solve it by mapping and analyzing marine pollution through crowdsourced geotagged images through the use of our app, Eyesea. We’re on the early stages of the development of the app and we seek […]
ReefBLITZ 2023
ReefBLITZ 2023
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. When: Key dates are 1-8 June Where: Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, Australia How: Take observations of marine life and […]
Ocean Week Victoria
Ocean Week Victoria
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 explore and interact with our oceans. Learn more here
Supporting Activities for World Ocean Day
Supporting Activities for World Ocean Day
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 into a limited cubic space that brings the ocean close to hand and connects visitors to nature in new and entertaining ways. In order […]
Ocean-HeartBalance
Ocean-HeartBalance
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 to celebrate World Ocean Day 2023? Do you feel like spending the whole World Ocean Day week on a boat in Red Sea being close […]
Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference
Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference
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 steps for designating and managing a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Learn from best practices across the world, be part of the conversation and develop […]
World Ocean Day – Seashore Safari, and Meet & Greet
World Ocean Day – Seashore Safari, and Meet & Greet
Seashore Safari, & Meet & Greet – Thur 8 June 2023 Join the Thanet Coast Project to celebrate World Ocean Day with the chance to meet volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help around the NE Kent Marine Protected Area. 9am (2hrs) Seashore Safari for adults! Stone Bay, Broadstairs: Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for […]
Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents
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 restore and rejuvenate marine habitats in the face of intensifying threats. Experience our local cetaceans and coastal birdlife, or enjoy art and literature events celebrating […]
Save the Gulf!
Save the Gulf!
Marine scientific survey and awareness campaign carried out by the Marecamp association, sailing in eastern Sicily, south Italy, with marine biologists and schools. Shedding light on the importance of the Gulf of Catania ecosystem in Sicily, Ionian Sea, involving youths and generating a new wave of excitement towards protecting the local waters and their marine […]
Around Seychelles in 18 bays
Around Seychelles in 18 bays
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 a charity event, the project will be raising awareness on the versatility of Sseychellois women, the oceans and Liam’s Rainbow Foundation. The event will be […]
10th Annual World Oceans Day Event – St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish
10th Annual World Oceans Day Event – St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish
The Biology Dept. of St. Francis Xavier University will be hosting their 10th Annual World Oceans Day event this summer. This event promotes ocean education and marine biodiversity. The public can interact with many presenters showcasing their important work on ocean preservation and research. There will be live marine organisms to observe, hold and learn […]
Всемирный день океанов
Всемирный день океанов
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 через науку и искусство. Узнайте больше здесь English translation: World Oceans Day is a holiday that reminds us of the key role of the oceans […]
World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf
World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf
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 partners came together to carry out a collective action in the municipality of Imbituba/ Santa Catarina/ Brazil. The event will be divided into two different […]
Journée Mondiale des Océans @ Saint-Tropez
Journée Mondiale des Océans @ Saint-Tropez
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 activités proposées par les clubs de plongée. Pour en savoir plus, clique-ici. Organization of a beach cleanup in 7 golf towns in Saint-Tropez spanning […]
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Exploring the Majesty of Sharks: Virtual Conferences for World Ocean Day
Exploring the Majesty of Sharks: Virtual Conferences for World Ocean Day
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]
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World Ocean Day Celebration
World Ocean Day Celebration
No matter where you live, you can help protect the ocean by protecting more nature right in your own community! Whether you live on the coast or far inland, we all need a healthy ocean to survive and thrive. The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, helps feed us, cleans the water we […]
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Observatorio Costeiro Xutna de Galicia: Os sons do noso mar
Observatorio Costeiro Xutna de Galicia: Os sons do noso mar
This action will visit several High Schools in the Rías Baixas area in Galicia (ages 12-17) to show the Costeiro Xunta de Galicia observatory and how society and the marine environment benefit from its existence. It addresses the need to have an operational oceanography to improve resilience in the face of climate change, the Observatory's […]
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Exploring the World of Manta & Devil Rays with the Manta Trust- Secondary
Exploring the World of Manta & Devil Rays with the Manta Trust- Secondary
Celebrate World Ocean Day and join Jen, Education Manager at The Manta Trust for an exciting and informative live talk about manta and devil rays (collectively known as mobulids). Manta and devil rays are beautiful, gentle, and charismatic creatures that are greatly threatened by overfishing, irresponsible tourism, and the impacts of the climate crisis. This […]
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Ask a Marine Biologist – Professor at James Cook University
Ask a Marine Biologist – Professor at James Cook University
Dr Chris Gillies, Founder of Seafood Positive will be available for free 1:1 Zoom consultations with chefs, restaurant owners and members of the food service industry across Australia. This is a chance to ask anything! Go wild, let loose! Chris is an Associate Professor at James Cook University, has published over 50 scientific papers and […]
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SDG Disrupter Summit: World Ocean Day
SDG Disrupter Summit: World Ocean Day
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 experience. With a mission rooted in access and inclusion, BridgingTheGap’s programming at SDG Disrupter Summit: World Ocean Day Edition will focus on meaningful discussions and […]
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World Ocean Day Celebration
World Ocean Day Celebration
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is celebrating World Ocean Day! This event is free to the public with purchase of an admission ticket. The event will showcase diverse ocean habitats, introduce visitors to various conservation issues, and empower them to participate in protecting the environment. Throughout the day, there will be live […]
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Celebrating World Oceans Day
Celebrating World Oceans Day
You are invited to our World Oceans Day event! This day is about celebrating our beautiful oceans and waterways, and aims to unite us to protect and conserve these precious ecosystems. We will be joined by guest speakers for presentations on their current work in their specialist fields around Western Australia. Guest presenters include: - […]
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Perdido Key World Ocean Day Open House 2023
Perdido Key World Ocean Day Open House 2023
Thursday, June 8, 2023, will be a day of environmentally focused games, activities, and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center. The Chamber along with multiple partner agencies will be presenting information on protecting our beaches and marine habitat in conjunction with World Ocean Day. The open house will […]
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World Ocean Wonders
World Ocean Wonders
Join us from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Town Center Park for a recycled ocean craft and activities about ocean gyres. Ocean focused activities will be available all day in every gallery, Shark Smarts will start at 11:00 am in the Learning Center, a Sea Turtle Virtual Reality program will be offered at 1:00 […]
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World Ocean Day Hike at the Gibson Woods!
World Ocean Day Hike at the Gibson Woods!
All ages It’s World Oceans Day! If you are wondering why oceans are relevant to living in a landlocked state, come out for this walk and talk hike to learn why oceans are important to us even out in Gibson Woods. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; call 219-844-3188. Learn more here
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Hidden Treasures of Norfolk’s Secret Sea (Cley Calling)
Hidden Treasures of Norfolk’s Secret Sea (Cley Calling)
Norfolk is often thought of as a haven for wildlife but it doesn't stop at the coast. It's easy to assume that the North Sea is inhospitable. It is in fact a huge and complex wilderness under constant human pressure. Beneath its surface, thousands of amazing species live lives very different from our own. Rob […]
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From corals to sea cucumbers – remarkable records of invertebrates, Basel ZOO
From corals to sea cucumbers – remarkable records of invertebrates, Basel ZOO
Special program with information about remarkable records of invertebrates in front of and in the aquarium of zoo Basel. Learn more here
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World Ocean Day: Octopuses
World Ocean Day: Octopuses
Join us for Dacula’s sixth annual World Ocean Day program! This year we will be focused on Cephalopods: Octopuses and squid. Learn Ocean based Sustainability facts and have fun for the afternoon! Participants will get a passport to encourage visiting and participating with each educational station. Learn more here
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Gulf of Aqaba Dive Cleanup
Gulf of Aqaba Dive Cleanup
Deep Blue Dive Center will be hosting a dive cleanup on the house reef and Yellowstone Reef to commemorate World Ocean Day 2023. Advanced divers only. Must register in advance on our website. Learn more here
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Saving Our Seas: Protecting Our Oceans for Future Generations
Saving Our Seas: Protecting Our Oceans for Future Generations
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 ocean's area, were protected. In March 2023, after more than a decade of negotiations, the United Nations High Seas Treaty was agreed to protect areas […]
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World Ocean Day Celebration
World Ocean Day Celebration
Join us for an engaging evening celebration of World Ocean Day! This event is about connecting with our community, listening to one another and learning about fascinating research & restoration efforts taking place in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Everyone that is interested in learning more about their big blue backyard is invited. Join us […]
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Community-Supported Conservation Goals for Scalloped Hammerhead
Community-Supported Conservation Goals for Scalloped Hammerhead
The Museum of Science and Discovery in Ft. Lauderdale, USA, will be hosting the FREE 2023 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Save Our Seas Foundation. This features scientists, conservationists, researchers and educators who will share their passion for our oceans in programs designed for Museum guests of all ages. Dr. Kelly Kingon […]
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Community-Supported Conservation Goals for Scalloped Hammerhead
Community-Supported Conservation Goals for Scalloped Hammerhead
The Museum of Science and Discovery in Ft. Lauderdale, USA, will be hosting the FREE 2023 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Save Our Seas Foundation. This features scientists, conservationists, researchers and educators who will share their passion for our oceans in programs designed for Museum guests of all ages. Dr. Kelly […]
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World Ocean Day Event
World Ocean Day Event
Free, family-friendly World Ocean Day event sponsored by Neptune Memorial Reef. Learn about the reef ecology and planning, participate in a volunteer project building oyster mats for the oyster reef restoration project, enjoy touch tanks, and more. Beach vibe music by MissingLink Entertainment. Learn more here!
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Move Like Water with Hannah Stowe
Move Like Water with Hannah Stowe
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 to one of the most gifted nature writers of the new generation. The seas cover over two thirds of our planet and yet most of […]
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Ask a Marine Biologist – Professor at James Cook University
Ask a Marine Biologist – Professor at James Cook University
Dr Chris Gillies, Founder of Seafood Positive will be available for free 1:1 Zoom consultations with chefs, restaurant owners and members of the food service industry across Australia. This is a chance to ask anything! Go wild, let loose! Chris is an Associate Professor at James Cook University, has published over 50 scientific papers and […]
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Marine Life Lino Cut Workshop with Celia Ward
Marine Life Lino Cut Workshop with Celia Ward
Learn to make Lino Cut Textile designs on our marine life theme ! Draw and cut your own designs with lino to make designs on fabric. A great way to make your own curtains and table cloths – or even decorate your clothes! Bring your own fabric, cotton is best. If you already have drawings […]
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The Swimmer – Roger Deakin’s Wild Life, with Patrick Barkham
The Swimmer – Roger Deakin’s Wild Life, with Patrick Barkham
Roger Deakin was author of the nature writing classics, Waterlog and Wildwood. But he was also a maverick ad-man, seller of stripped pine furniture, teacher, filmmaker, music promoter and eco-warrior. Today, he lives on as the patron saint of wild swimming. In this illustrated talk, Patrick will bring this great romantic alive, and tell stories […]
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Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration
Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 10th with a day of free admission! Learn more here!
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of the marine educational video “Life and Times of Jenah”
ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of the marine educational video “Life and Times of Jenah”
The Life and Times of Jenah is a 2D illustrated animation video aimed at placing the viewer in the shoes, or rather the fins, of a fish that uses all three tropical marine ecosystems within its life cycle. Growing up, she encounters new ecosystems, meets new friends and faces human-induced threats. This video was funded […]
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Tour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery
Tour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery
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 such as marlin and tuna and many examples of seashells. Be amazed by the diversity of ocean life. Learn more here!
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World Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center
World Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center
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 celebrate the wonders of the ocean, our connectedness with the ocean, and how we can all help protect the ocean. To create a healthy ocean, […]
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World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum
World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum
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 Oceans Day is a family-friendly celebration of our blue planet. All activities are FREE. Learn more here
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