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People of the Sea Global Clean Up

This World Oceans Day, join us for the 4th annual People of the Sea Global Clean Up. Wherever you may be, clean up above, beside and below the water - […]

Duke of York Island “World Ocean Day Celebrations”

Duke of York Island Duke of York LLG, KOKOPO DISTRICT

World Ocean Day event in the Duke of York Islands of Papua New Guinea, will involve the cleaning up along coastline, canoe racing, school exhibition, and presentation of prizes to […]

Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents

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

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 […]

CIEDM 30×30 Actions at Arcadia EcoHome

Arcadia EcoHome 1313 8th Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006, CA

As in past years, we grassroots at California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM) hold an annual local event to participate in and support to the global celebration of […]

Beach Collective Global Cleanup!

On World Ocean Day the Beach Collective is organising a global beach cleanup involving actions in 6 countries including Philippines, Kenya, Ghana, Lebanon, Tanzania and the Cayman Islands. Learn more […]

BEACH CLEAN-UP and Marine Debris Documentation in Kerala, India

Sanghumughom, Trivandrum, Kerala, India Dept. of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries University of Kerala,, Thiruvananthapuram

For the first time, a comprehensive BEACH CLEAN-UP and Marine Debris Documentation in Kerala is going to be launched on World Oceans Day, the 8th of June 2023, under the […]

Kids Ocean Day – Humboldt County

Mike Thompson Wildlife Area South Jetty Rd Loleta, CA

Kids Ocean Day is a state-wide marine debris education program funded by the California Coastal Commission and coordinated in Humboldt by Friends of the Dunes and the Bureau of Land […]

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Pick-Up Plastics Campaign

Sagar Nagar Beach Sagar Nagar Beach, Visakhapatnam

PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries […]

Coast 2 Coast

Eden on the Bay Beachfront Eden on the Bay Beachfront

On 20 May 2023, Save a Fishie NPC members (Zoe, mom & sister) will embark on a National clean-up campaign in South Africa to clean 100 beaches over a period […]

Our Ocean, Our Future

Sekinchan Redang Beach 25, Jalan Jpt,, Sekinchan,

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our event, "Our Ocean, Our Future," held on 4th June 2023 at the stunning Sekinchan Redang Beach in Malaysia. This remarkable […]

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Ocean Cleanup With Schools

The Animal Fund Rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice, France, Nice

Private event with 12 classes cleaning up the beaches. Learn more here. 

Lekan Bakare Foundation Worlds Oceans Day Commemoration

Kids Beach Garden, Elegushi Private Beach. Opposite Oba Elegushi Beach, Oba Elegushi Beach Rd, Ikate Roundabout, Lekki,

The 2023  Lekan Bakare Foundation World Oceans Day Commemoration is set to honor and raise awareness on the plight of the Oceans and marine Ecosystem in Nigeria. The goal of […]

Gili Trawangan World Ocean Day Clean Up!

Hula! Sunset Beach Club & Restaurant Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan,, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar.

We've moved our regular Debris Free Friday beach clean-up, to this Thursday's WORLD OCEAN DAY! Working with sponsors - Hula! Bar Gili Trawangan, we are inviting all guests, tourists, divers […]

World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup with PBC Parks

Ocean Reef Park 3860 North Ocean Drive Riviera Beach, FL

Join Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation for the Annual World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup! Hosted at Ocean Reef Park, enjoy this free and family-friendly event while giving back to […]

Rock The Ocean x Sea Turtle Adventures Beach Cleanup

Gulfstream Pack, FL 4489 N Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x SEA TURTLE ADVENTURES BEACH CLEANUP ON WORLD OCEANS DAY! FREE PARKING Sea Turtle education activities All supplies provided Wear Reef-Friendly Sunscreen! For […]

Muizenburg Beach Clean up

Muizenburg Beach Muizenburg Beach, Cape Town, Cape Town

As an ode to the ocean: together we can keep our sea plastic free.   Join us for a beach clean up and morning of connecting to all of Cape […]

Ocean Care Brazil – World Oceans Day 2023

Porto da Barra Porto da Barra, Salvador

Beach clean up organized by Ocean Care Brazil Project in June 08th, 2023. We will be cleaning Porto da Barra's beach in Bahia/ Brazil - from 09 A.M to 11:30 […]

World Ocean Day with Ocean Literacy

Garopaba central’s beach Garopaba central’s beach, State of Santa Catarina

IMMC will be with its stand - with the Mini Museum of the Sea and Marine 'Trash' - showing people the importance of not dumping trash in the streets, squares […]

World Ocean Day with the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Governor Street Beach E Governor St. Nags Head, NC 27959, Nags Head

Want to make a contribution to conserving our oceans this World Ocean Day? Join the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island for a day full of World Ocean Day themed […]

Kids and the ocean. The message of water purity

Kindergarten no. 23, Bucharest 1 Raduta Gheorghe street, Bucharest

On  8 June, World Ocean Day, the #apecurateasumate (assumed clean waters) team will meet with the children from Kindergarten no. 23, from Bucharest, Romania. Why with them? Because, for over […]

World Ocean Day Beach Clean

Macduff Marine Aquarium 11 High Shore, Macduff Scotland AB44 1SL, Macduff

Come shell-ebrate World Ocean Day by joining in the fight against plastic pollution and get FREE entry to the aquarium! The litter we see washed up on the shore represents […]

World Ocean Day Clean Up

Tybee Island Pier & Pavillion 1509 Strand Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Tybee Island

Join us at the Tybee Pier in a beach clean up on World Ocean Day. We’ll provide all equipment, including a parking pass good for the event. Bring friends and […]

Sharks Educational Institute Coastal Marine Cleanup

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

Due to human activity, global warming, overfishing and plastic pollution have put out ocean in great danger. Science taught us that sharks play a vital role in maintaining the marine […]

Ocean Cleanup dives on Koh Tao

Big Blue Diving 15/3 Moo 1, Koh Tao,Suratthani, 84360 Thailand, Ko Tao

We're calling all ocean ambassadors - join us to clean up our ocean on 8. June 2023! 🌊🌍 Big Blue Diving is organizing a clean-up dive to celebrate & protect […]

Beach Clean-Up At The Idle Rocks Hotel

The Idle Rocks Tredenham Road, St Mawes

A clean-up of the St Mawes beaches and nearby coves using only eco-friendly and biodegradable materials (bags, gloves). The local community and primary school have been invited to take part. […]

Rock The Ocean x Keep Pensacola Beautiful Beach Cleanup

Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce 15500 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, Pensacola

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x KEEP PENSACOLA BEAUTIFUL BEACH CLEANUP ON WORLD OCEANS DAY! Bring: Full Reusable Water Bottle & Reef-Friendly Sunscreen For questions, contact: Charles, 850-375-0051

Gulf of Aqaba Dive Cleanup

Deep Blue Dive Center Deep Blue Dive Center, Tala Bay Resort, South Beach,

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 […]

BEACH CLEAN at Clover Point!

Clover Point Park 1250 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1C4, Victoria

Gwaii Engineering is joining forces with Open Ocean Robotics and Pacific Seaweed Industry Association to host a BEACH CLEAN in honour of World Ocean Day! ⁠ ⁠ Join us on […]

World Ocean’s Day – Help FivePoint Clean Our River

945 General Ave NE, Calgary AB Canada 945 General Ave, NE

Join us for World Ocean Day on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 for trash collection along the Bow river. All rivers lead to the ocean and FivePoint is committed to environmental […]

Beach cleanup

iceland

Hello everyone! To celebrate World Ocean's Day we will spend some time giving back to nature, cleaning the Icelandic Coastline as we do on a regular basis. After the cleanup […]

Bellaire Bayou Cleanup

5100 Maple St, Bellaire, TX 77401 5100 Maple St, Bellaire

We will be picking up litter and recyclables from the small bayou next to Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. Learn more here