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Sea of Connections is a collaboration launched by Canvas of the Wild and Oceanic Preservation Society. Our goal is to inspire awareness and connection to our oceans and the amazing life within them through art and technology. These vibrant and realistic murals connect viewers to digital, science-based learning modules through embedded technology that brings the mural to life. […]
Reef Dwellers art show by artist Selva Ozelli, a member of Climate Heritage Network, celebrates the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspires action to protect reefs which occupy only 0.1 per cent of the global sea surfaces. But more than 25 per cent of marine biodiversity is supported by them. The […]
Coral Passion / Koraaldrift is a sculpture group in public area 20 km from the centre of Amsterdam , the Netherlands, in Haarlem. The 6 large white sculptures represent different corals Margot Berkman found while diving in the oceans. it measures 6 x 6 m and 3,5 m high During the day the sculptures are […]
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 Arts South Australia. In celebration of the ocean this World Ocean Day 20223 and to raise awareness of the Endangered Australian sea lion, Sydney artists […]
THE OCEAN BREATHES - SEALIGHT Measurements: 15 m x 3 m x 3 m. Interactive light artwork in the Oncology Centre of the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp A hanging sculpture with the name ‘The Ocean Breathes – Sealight’ is placed in the entrance. Visitors of the Oncology Centre are free […]
#ForPlanetOcean is the Instagram creative challenge with the purpose of sparking a creative movement for planet ocean! The concept is simple, there will be 5 ocean-themed prompts throughout June that anyone can respond to, with an artwork or even a story, poem or song. We aim to reach more and more people each year, using […]
Marine conversation and campaigning charity, Surfers Against Sewage, have launched a brand-new scene at Digital Ocean School, that investigates the quality of UK waterways. Digital Ocean School is an immersive 360-online resource that reimagines the future of ocean education. Whether you live 5 minutes from the coast or 5 hours away, Digital Ocean School will […]
Celebrating World Oceans Day with Orcas & Reefs Art Show BY SELVA OZELLI · 06·08·23 · LAST UPDATED: 06·08·23 The theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing" to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and the need to protect it. Biodiversity is essential to the existence and proper […]
On World Ocean Day, I am grateful for the seas and oceans I have seen. I am grateful for how they gave me a sense of calm when the world was chaotic. Check out my blog on 10 Things About Oceans that Make Me Grateful.
We are delighted to invite you to an extraordinary exhibition that merges the wonders of the ocean with the cutting-edge research of the INDEPTH project. As we celebrate World Ocean Day, join us on a captivating journey into the unexplored depths of our planet's most mysterious and vital biosphere. This exhibition will bring you face-to-face […]
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 activities, and more! Learn more here
Diving since 1977 I've seen pristine reefs disappear. The plight of coral reefs has become devastating. Their survival is on a knife edge.The photos show what we still have. Articles underline the multibillion worldwide value of coral reefs to mankind. Plankton, the basic food of everything in the sea is much less dense today. Their […]
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 […]
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 […]
For the month of June, our presenters for 1 Million Cups will be businesses and organizations related to the Blue Economy. June 7 - Local Catch June 14 - Sea Grant June 21 - Falling Tide June 28 - Sand Bar Oyster Company Learn more here
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 Capitol, for an immersive festival of short films highlighting the ordinary and profound impacts that everyday interactions with the ocean can have on our lives, […]
With endless stories and photos of fish kills, harmful algal blooms, oil spills, beach closures, etc. filling our daily news feeds, it appears that our environment is in a horrific state of “Doom and Gloom”. Although we do face many environmental challenges, this constant bombardment of negativity creates a lack of enthusiasm among local communities […]
With endless stories and photos of fish kills, harmful algal blooms, oil spills, beach closures, etc. filling our daily news feeds, it appears that our environment is in a horrific state of “Doom and Gloom”. Although we do face many environmental challenges, this constant bombardment of negativity creates a lack of enthusiasm among local communities […]