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UNOC 3 Hackathon “Participatory Science for Ocean-SciencesParticipatives pour l’ Océan”

Port de Nice 4 Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France, Nice, France

🌊 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 […]

Vargas Island Marine Debris Removal

Vargas Island Vargas Island, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Since 2022, BC Marine Trails has partnered with the Ahousaht Nation, Surfrider Pacific Rim, and Western Canada Response Corporation (WCMRC) in an annual marine debris cleanup of Vargas Island. BCMT volunteers circumnavigate the island by kayak over a five day period, stopping to clean beaches along the way, removing debris that threatens the coastal ecosystem. […]

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

Ocean Cleanup Day- Kuwait

A relaxed, purposeful clean-up on the water — using kayaks and paddleboards — where participants head out in small groups to collect any plastic waste or debris they find in the sea. Each person will have 15 minutes on the water to paddle out, collect what they can, and return. The full activity will run […]

Ocean Week Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Eco Dive – Cleanup Dive & Snorkel | Celebrating World Oceans Day 2025- Grenada

Eco Dive, Grand Anse Beach, Grenada Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day 2025 for a special Monthly Cleanup Dive & Snorkel on our #favourite Grand Anse Beach! This year’s theme: "SUSTAINING WHAT SUSTAINS US” Bring a friend and Help us keep our beaches clean and protect the #marinelife that inhabits our beautiful island #paradise! ECO DIVE in collaboration with #Paditv #AWAREFoundation, #DiveAgainstDebris, and #AdopttheBlue #WorldOceansDay, will be hosting its Monthly […]

Event Series World Ocean Day 2025

World Ocean Day 2025@Lekan Bakare Foundation, Lagos

LBF Turtle Sanctuary, Turtle Bae, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State.

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 […]

Free

Ocean Festival, Scottburgh, South Africa

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Scottburgh Main Beach, Scottburgh, KZN, South Africa

The Ocean Festival is a series of impactful global events to celebrate World Ocean Day (08 June). The Ocean Festival events aim to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take action to protect the world’s oceans and stimulate economic tourism for coastal communities.

Event Series World Ocean Day 2025

World Ocean Day 2025@Lekan Bakare Foundation, Lagos

LBF Turtle Sanctuary, Turtle Bae, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State.

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 […]

Free

Bang Saen Beach Clean-Up – lebua Hotels & Resorts for World Ocean Day 2025

Bang saen 223 M.1 Nong-mai-dang, Muang, Chonburi, Thailand

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2025, lebua Hotels & Resorts is organizing a beach clean-up initiative at Bang Saen Beach, Thailand, under the theme “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate.” This event will bring together our hotel team members in a collective effort to remove litter from the beach, raise awareness about marine pollution, […]

Free
Event Series World Ocean Day 2025

World Ocean Day 2025@Lekan Bakare Foundation, Lagos

LBF Turtle Sanctuary, Turtle Bae, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State.

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 […]

Free
Event Series 3rd Annual WOD Beach Clean

3rd Annual WOD Beach Clean- New Jersey

New Jersey NJ, United States

If you’re in NJ you simply must save the date for our 3rd annual World Ocean Day Beach Clean Details:  We see clients all over the garden state, so there’s no meet up place for our event - instead, we invite you to tune into our curated playlist, and head to your local beach (or […]

Free

World Ocean Day @ St. Lucie County Aquarium

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 […]

$4.00 – $5.00

Crest Community Coast Care: Tritrang Beach Clean-Up

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2025, Crest Resort & Pool Villas, Phuket, is proud to organize Crest Community Coast Care: Tritrang Beach Clean-Up at Tritrang Beach, Thailand, under the theme: Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate, Together. This event will bring together our resort team members, volunteer guests, and the local community in a collective […]

World Ocean Day at the National Aquarium

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.

$50

WORLD OCEAN DAY:CROWN OF THORNS CLEARING OPERATION ALONG WITH COASTAL AND UNDERWATER CLEANUP

ZAMBOANGA CITY Once Islas, Panubigan, Zamboanga City, ZAMBOANGA CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines

In celebration of World Ocean Day 2025 on June 8, 2025, the Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ), through the External Affairs and Institutional Development Centre (EAIDC) and the Safety, Health, and Environment Department (SHED), in collaboration with the Philippine Coast Guard - Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group Southwestern Mindanao (MEPERG SWM), will conduct the […]

Mayekoo Beach World Ocean Day

Polo Beach Club No. 1 La Bypass, Accra, Ghana, Accra, NA, Ghana

At Mayekoo, we believe in taking real action to tackle beach and ocean pollution while supporting the communities that rely on Ghana’s coastline. On June 7, 2025, to mark World Ocean Day, we’re organising a beach cleanup along the Labadi Beach stretch. This year’s theme, Catalyzing Action for our Ocean and Climate, is a call […]

Free

World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup- Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach FL, United States

Keep Pensacola Beautiful will hold a beach cleanup at Pensacola Beach. Primary location will be Casino Beach, but additional locations are possible based on number of volunteers and participation of other organizations.

Free
Event Series World Ocean Day 2025

World Ocean Day 2025@Lekan Bakare Foundation, Lagos

LBF Turtle Sanctuary, Turtle Bae, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State.

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 […]

Free

World Ocean Day Plogga / Rubbish Clean Up

New Brighton Beach Pier Brighton Mall, New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand

We're teaming up with Forest & Bird Youth and Without Waste to celebrate World Oceans Day (a bit early) with a rubbish clean up / plogga! Meet by the New Brighton Pier, Christchurch 9 AM | Saturday 7th June Bring a rubbish bag & gloves Celebrate your efforts and stay for a hot drink at the Saturdays Cafe […]

Beach Clean-up – Palm Beach, FL, USA

R.G.Kreuler park 2882 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL, United States

Join us in Protecting Our Oceans! Venue: R.G.Kreuler park Location: 2882 South Ocean Blvd Palm Beach Fl 33480 Date: June 7, 2025 Time: 9:30am to 10:30am Registration Link: https://ecoheallthenvironment.org/calendar

World Ocean Day CPT

🌍🌊 You're Invited: A Two-Part Environmental Action Event at Sunset Beach! In honor of two globally significant dates, World Environment Day (June 5) and World Ocean Day (June 7), we’re hosting a two-part beach cleanup event at Sunset Beach, Cape Town. This is your chance to take meaningful action for the planet — on land and at sea — by […]

Free

World Ocean Day Beach cleanup- Niantic, CT, USA

Hole in the wall beach, 4 Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT 4 Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT, United States

Local beach cleanup of McCook's, Hole in the Wall and Cini beaches, Niantic, CT

Free

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

World Ocean Day Clean UP North Wollongong

1 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong NSW 2500 1 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Join Diggies Wollongong for World Ocean Day beach cleanup. Meet 7am in front of the Kiosk with your own gloves and bags to collect rubbish. Post clean up appreciate the ocean with a winter morning dip, then warm up with a complimentary coffee from North Beach Kiosk for your efforts. Bring the whole family.

Free

JBV Beach Cleanup WOD2025

Tanjung Harapan, Klang Lebuh Beringin, Kawasan Perindustrian Selat Klang Utara, Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Come & join us to celebrate the world ocean day. This is the 5th year we have been organizing the clean up.

Free

World Ocean Day with Indy Dive Center

Indy Dive Center - France Park 4505 W. US-24, Logansport, IN, United States

Come help us celebrate the global phenomenon known as World Ocean Day! There will be funky, beach-themed music (family friendly), an underwater trash cleanup, an all youth dive, a free presentation on “Marine Conservation and The State of Things”, and Mermaids!

$25

Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving Center Mauritius, Pereybere Beach and Lagoon Cleanup

Pereybere Beach and Lagoon Ocean Spirit, Pereybere, Riviere Du Rampart, Mauritius

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.

Free

World Ocean Day 2025 River Clean-up

Celebrate World Ocean Day with Reef Healers by taking action right here in our own watershed. Join us for a community river cleanup to help protect local waterways and highlight how inland actions impact ocean health. We’ll be removing trash and debris along the river, stopping it from traveling downstream and harming marine ecosystems. All […]

World Ocean Day Litter Clean Up- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

2001 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4 2001 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

LIMPEZA COSTEIRA DIA DO OCEANO 2025

Praia do Magoito Beach Praia do Magoito, São João das Lampas, Portugal

Se não existisse tinha de ser inventado! O Dia Mundial do Oceano celebra o maior habitat do nosso planeta e a origem de toda a vida que hoje conhecemos. Infelizmente a ação humana tem vindo a poluir de plásticos este grande habitat e pulmão do planeta. No dia 8 de junho, todos os anos, fazemos […]

Free

Dunedin Game Dev: World Ocean Day Clean Up

Join Us for a World Ocean Day Clean-Up! To celebrate World Ocean Day, we’re hosting a community clean-up and would love to get a few more studios, developers and the public involved! 🗓 Date: Sunday, June 8th 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or stay as long as you’re able) 📍 Meeting Point: Bayfield […]

Free
Event Series World Ocean Day 2025

World Ocean Day 2025@Lekan Bakare Foundation, Lagos

LBF Turtle Sanctuary, Turtle Bae, Elegushi Beach, Lagos State.

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 […]

Free

Ocean Festival Malaysia

The Ocean Festival is a series of impactful global events to celebrate World Ocean Day (08 June). The Ocean Festival events aim to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take action to protect the world’s oceans and stimulate economic tourism for coastal communities.

Free

Suma’t a l’acció per conservar el mar i les platges!- Barcelona Cleanup

Centre de la Platja Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 25, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Acció de voluntariat de recollida de residus a les platges de Barcelona, per conscienciar sobre el consum responsable i compartir l’amor pel mar en un ambient festiu. T’hi esperem! Activitat emmarcada en el Pla Endreça de l’Ajuntament de Barcelona, en col·laboració amb les entitats de voluntariat ambiental del territori.

Free

Island free from plastics- Mbudya Beach Cleanup!

Mbudya Island , Tanzania, United Republic of

Mbudya island is one of the best island in Tanzania. It is protected under Marine parks and reserves unit. This event is aiming at collecting all plastics from the second beach called beach two which normally the clean up is not in such. It's most pollutants are plastics so this event will be aiming at […]