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Water Day – The St. Lawrence: Protecting its Lives

Esplanade Tranquille Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Z7, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  This event brings together artists, activists, and academics to  discuss protecting the St. Lawrence River and its ecosystems. How would recognizing the river as a legal person favour  better management of its waters? Brazil’s Raimunda Gomes  da Silva, a leader in the fight for workers’ rights and environ mental conversation in the Amazon rainforest, will […]

World Ocean Day ReefBlitz information and training

Online zoom meeting for networking, discussion and basic training for World Ocean Day Reef Blitz between 1 and 8 June using iNaturalist. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82300677552?pwd=NWVHb05LSk9YQStXeGVmekhYQW4xZz09 Learn more here

Citizen Science ReefBlitz

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

Join the largest group of naturalists in the world and share knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef. We are encouraging all people to connect with the ocean between 1 and 8 June, 2022 and share photographs about marine life. If you are a beach walker, citizen scientist, snorkelers, SCUBA diver, fisher, tourist, Master Reef Guide, […]

CinĂ©-marin: La VirĂ©e du Saint-Laurent – websĂ©rie en 3 Ă©pisodes

  As of June 1, we will share the web series with you, right here on Facebook, in the “videos” section of Ocean Week. In addition to and as a premise to the web series, don’t miss the discussion with France Basilic and Marie-France l’Écuyer, on June 2 at 7:00 p.m. A good way to […]

I AM WATER: How deep is your love?

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa

JOIN THE I AM WATER TEAM FOR WORLD OCEANS WEEK Here's what we will be up to... 01 - 08 JUNE 2022 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? Calling all Ocean Heroes! PLEDGE towards I AM WATER's Ocean Conservation programmes: From 01 - 08 June, become an I AM WATER Ocean Hero - Pledge your monthly contribution […]

LIVE IT: OCEAN MONTH

Live It Earth’s hybrid learning resources connect kids with people working in different fields and real-world subject matter experts—no matter where they live! Live It Earth has created 8 ocean programs over the past two years, and is generously making them available for free to schools across Canada for the month of June! They are […]

Healthy Reefs Virtual Art Exhibition

Each year, students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) are tasked with designing a poster in support of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute's (CCMI) Healthy Reefs awareness campaign. This project is an assignment where students develop artistic techniques while also working with a client, helping the students to develop transferrable life skills in […]

June – Ocean Month in the Swakopmund Museum

Swakopmund Museum 8GFF+M8R, Strand St, Swakopmund, Namibia, Namibia

The French research schooner Tara stops in Walvis Bay from 1st – 6th June for an outreach stopover about the Ocean. The Tara Ocean Foundation is a French scientific foundation that works for the preservation of the ocean. The laboratory ship left South Africa to carry out a study of the Benguela current. During its […]

Canadian Water Summit

Fallsview Casino and Resort Fallsview Casino 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 7X5 Canada, Ontario, Canada

Now in our 13th year, the Canadian Water Summit (CWS) facilitates cooperation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among the many diverse groups that make up our Canadian water landscape as we advance our mission to build Canada’s ‘Blue Economy’. We cover a range of topics related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater at each of our events. […]

Summer Reading 2022 “Oceans of Possibilities” at Coffee County Manchester Public Library

Coffee County Manchester Public Library 1005 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355, United States, TN, United States

Interactive Summer Reading Program. We have stem activities,  story times, crafts, take home crafts, education on ocean environment, paid performers, ocean trivia parties and more! Check out our Facebook for more details. Take a look at our online prize catalog. We have almost 5k in prizes to give away. Come in and find Wally the walrus […]

Join your local library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program!

Summer is the best! There’s so many great things to dive into. If you’re looking for something to do, there’s an Ocean of Possibilities at your local library! Whether you like movies, games, music, books, or just hanging out with friends, the library has it all. There are so many amazing stories with mystery, adventure, […]

Conservation Crafts at OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium 9500 East Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Ventura, AZ, United States

Celebrate Endangered Species Day and World Ocean Day at OdySea Aquarium by partaking in Conservation Crafts!  Guests 12 and under are encouraged to get creative and make an art project that represents an endangered species from a recycled material.  Turn in your art piece alongside the submission form (can be accessed online via the link […]

Library Event Series: Océan21

BibliothÚque Raoul Mille 33, av Malausséna, 06200 Nice, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes département, France

OcĂ©an21 pour faire dĂ©couvrir Ă  travers animations pour le jeune public, confĂ©rences, confĂ©rences, dĂ©bats, projections, expositions de photos 
  le patrimoine naturel et culturel marin et sensibiliser le public aux enjeux de la biodiversitĂ© marine et Ă  la prĂ©servation de ce patrimoine invisible. OrganisĂ© par la bibliothĂšque municipale de Nice avec les services ArchĂ©ologie et […]

Seaweed Around The Clock

Seaweed Around the Clock is the second edition of the largest global seaweed event uniting people and businesses of all backgrounds in order to talk about the growing seaweed industry. It will be all about raising awareness, showcasing innovations and funding organic seaweed farming. Our objective: with the support of the non-profit Seaweed First, we aim […]

Taking care of the ocean and the planet: intervention with children

Escola Municipal Lilian Aparecida Borges Prado R. Jaime Lino dos Santos, 320 - Savoy, Itanhaém, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The event will take place in two days in a municipal school, in SĂŁo Paulo - Brazil, the first day will be on June 2nd and the second day on June 24th. The event will serve 100 children from 3 to 5 years of age and will bring to school students interaction and awareness activities […]

OKC Zoo Hosts World Oceans Day Celebration

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Bob Moore Subaru invite you to dive in to ocean conservation during this year’s World Oceans Day event. This global celebration provides a unique opportunity to learn about, help protect and conserve our blue planet. Join the fun on Thursday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to learn […]

Seaweed Days Presented by Cascadia Seaweed

The thought of slowing climate change is often overwhelming, so much so that it leads to fear and inaction for individuals. But there is light where most people may not expect it! Register Today  Living in our oceans, capturing carbon, providing habitat, and producing oxygen are brown, green and red seaweeds with so many potential […]

Oceans Week Victoria

Oceans Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Oceans Week events include educational and recreational activities that explore and interact with our oceans. We are excited to celebrate a hybrid Oceans Week this year. Our Activity Calendar has in-person and virtual events, […]

Istanbul Underwater Cleanup for Wold Ocean Day

Ortaköy Ortaköy, İstanbul, Turkey

With the support of the ÇEVKO Foundation and with the participation of Istanbul University Institute of Marine Sciences and Management (IU-DEBÄ°EN), Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) and Search and Rescue at Sea (DAKSAR), we will organize the diving event as Respect to Depth Dive Group and Turkish Diver Club.  With the diving event we will […]

Grassroots Actions for Ecological Restoration of Rivers & Oceans

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

California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM) as grassroots has being doing our part to take local-based actions, as in past years, for supporting and participating in two large-scale yet closely related awareness campaigns simultaneously: National Rivers Month 2022 in the U.S. through June at national level and World Oceans Day 2022 on June […]

Mangroves Education Program

MJF Centre for Sustainable Development & Dignified Empowerment MJF Centre for Sustainable Development & Dignified Empowerment - East, RDS Road, Kumburumulai, Vembu,, Kalkudah, Sri Lanka

OceanBiome would conduct a Magroves Education program for Kalkuda zone students in coordination with the MJF Foundation to represent World Ocean Day. We'll be educating the importance of mangroves and their relevance to marine ecology to the students with some interactive sessions. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in situations that most wood couldn't stand […]

GalĂĄpagos Girl: Biologist Valentina Cruz at Orange County Libraries

Southeast Branch 5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32822, Orlando, FL, United States

As part of the “Ocean of Possibilities” summer theme at public libraries across the US, you’re invited to join your local library in a variety of activities – from movies, games, music, books, or just hanging out with friends (online opportunities available as well!). Check out your local library to learn more - and here’s an […]

Consol Breathe World Oceans day swim

Point Yacht Club Durban Beach front Browns Road, Point, Durban, South Africa

The 2022 edition of the Breathe World Oceans Day Swim on 4 June has received a boost with Consol Glass coming on board as the event’s official title sponsor. Africa’s largest glass packaging producer is joining forces with Breathe Conservation to raise awareness around the need to eliminate single use plastics. Breathe Conservation’s work has […]

Beach Clean and YOGA

Gratton Beach 3 Grattan Rd, Beach Ct, Galway, Ireland

Galway Atlantaquaria and Move & Breathe invite you to join us for a beach clean up with Clean Coasts and Yoga session on Grattan Beach, Salthill. 11am Talk and Intro & Beach Clean with Garry from Galway Atlantaquaria LTD. 11.30am Yoga & Breathwork with SinĂ©ad from Move&Breathe.ie ( Bring your own mat/towel ) 12pm * […]

World Ocean Day at Kukui Grove Center & Kauai Ocean Discovery

Kukui Grove Center 3-2600 Kaumualii Highway, Suite 1710, Lihue, HI, United States

Celebrate at Kauai Ocean Discovery this Saturday, June 4th 11am-2pm with a Special Make & Take activity for kids. Plus Showtime Characters and sea life selfies! Learn more here.

The Ocean Station: Ocean School x MAPP_MTL collaboration

Parc La Fontaine 3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7, Canada, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

As part of Ocean Week Canada, Ocean School is collaborating with MAPP_MTL to present The Ocean Station! During the day, people of all ages are invited to create their own marine creature that will be projected into a giant virtual Ocean after sunset. In the evening, test your knowledge of the Ocean and discover this […]

Event Series World Ocean Month @TAME June 2022

World Ocean Month @TAME June 2022

Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia

Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/

Round Table Summit: A World Ocean Day Discussion

Meet a community of like minded youth and learn from 8+ organizations (from Fridays for Future to Women in Ocean Science) through panels, Q&As, and trainings over the course of three hours! Who's Invited: Any youth looking to help shape a better, greener world—no activity experience necessary! Where: A zoom link will be sent to […]

World Oceans Week with The Explorers Club

This year, we will be returning to The Explorers Club for a week of unforgettable, in-person programming. Mark your calendars and get ready to sail the five C’s of our world’s oceans: Creativity, Conservation, Collaboration, Community, and Celebration.  Speaker announcements, a detailed schedule, and more surprises are coming soon! June 5th to 11th, 2022– Save the […]

Online Lesson – World Ocean Day

(scroll down for English) Auf firmm.education haben wir eine kleine Online-Lektion zum Welttag der Ozeane vorbereitet und wollen damit zeigen, welch große Bedeutung die Meere fĂŒr das Leben auf unserem Planeten haben. Mit Texten, Videos und interaktiven Grafiken erfĂ€hrst du: wie sich das Leben im Meer entwickelt hat was das Gleichgewicht im Ökosystem Meer gefĂ€hrdet warum […]

Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre World Ocean Day Clean Up

Boondall Wetlands Sinbad Street boat ramp, Shorncliffe, Australia

Want to help clean up, fix up, and preserve biodiversity in the coastal wetlands and waterways of Moreton Bay? One of the best ways to help the environment is to take action! For World Environment Day and World Oceans Day we invite you to help clean up Dinah Island. Join the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre […]

Frost Science – World Ocean Day

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132, Miami, FL, United States

Help us shell-ebrate World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 5! Dive into Frost Science and our partner’s work to save the reefs, protect the coastlines and teach the world about oceans and marine life. You’ll hear from some amazing conservationists working with marine plants and animals at the museum, then tackle the challenge of testing […]

Event Series World Ocean Month @TAME June 2022

World Ocean Month @TAME June 2022

Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia

Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/

Marine Spatial Planning Workshop

University of Victoria University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

MEOPAR is providing Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) training scheduled for June 6-9, 2022 at the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, Canada. This 4-day workshop will be conducted using an adaptation of the Blue Planning in Practice (BPIP) course to strengthen practical planning and implementation for practitioners responsible for coastal and marine planning and management from different […]

Explorers Club’s World Ocean Week Virtual Classroom Events

The Explorers Club has brought together nearly 20 virtual events for students to meet up with and learn from those on the frontlines of exploring, documenting, understanding, and protecting the global ocean. We live on a blue planet, come explore it with Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants! Learn more here

Ocean Challenge

STEM Education Portal Grange Road BH23 4JE Christchurch, United Kingdom

We have designed a week-long activity for 11-year-old students to consider how we can save our seas. Teams of four students discuss ocean pollution, sustainability, climate change, and the local coastal environment and mariculture industry to agree upon a problem they wish to address. This may range from harvesting plastics, water sensing and filtering, or […]

“A week to celebrate the World Ocean Day, what could you do to save our Ocean?”

SEK AtlĂĄntico School Urb. A Caeira Illa de Arousa, 4 Boa Vista,, Pontevedra, Poio, Spain

The aim of my event is to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of the Ocean among the students of my school. It will also provide information about how we can make a more sustainable ocean by changing habits and little actions in our daily routines. To elaborate on this activity I will use big […]

Les Océanographes dans vos classes

Vous ĂȘtes une classe au primaire de la francophonie? Venez dĂ©couvrir les facettes de l’ocĂ©anographie grĂące Ă  16 webinaires scientifiques adaptĂ©s autour de la journĂ©e mondiale des OcĂ©ans et la dĂ©cennie des Nations Unies pour les sciences ocĂ©aniques au service du dĂ©veloppement durable (2021-2030). Au total,18 jeunes chercheurEs en ocĂ©anographie animeront ces webinaires et  partageront […]

Divers for Climate World Oceans Week Webinar Series

With World Oceans Day just around the corner, we are excited to announce our World Oceans Week Webinar Series! We had such an amazing response last year – so we’ve decided to do it again. Our team has been working hard over the last few weeks to put together an incredible series of ocean-climate talks […]

Ocean plastic pollution awareness-raising and presentation of TheSeaCleaners

British School of Valencia BSV, Calle Filipinas, Valencia, Spain

Ocean plastic pollution awareness-raising and presentation of TheSeaCleaners to Years 3 to 6 and Years 11 to 13 on June 6 and to Years 10 to 11 on June 8 at the British School of Valencia, Spain. Learn more here

University of Miami Rescue a Reef Virtual Lab Tour

In celebration of World Ocean Day, Rescue a Reef is hosting a tour of our University of Miami lab facility on Instagram Live. This Lab tour will feature a presentation from our coral scientists along with a Q & A. Learn more here.

World Ocean Discovery Activities

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

Come to the L.C.Bates Museum to learn about sea shells and make shell crafts.   Learn more here

Semana OceĂąnica PB

Espaço Oceano Rua dos Pescadores 501. Cond. Enseada dos Corais, C1. Praia do Seixas. Praia do Seixas, João Pessoa, Paraíba. CEP: 58.045-600, Brazil

O InPact – Instituto de Pesquisa e Ação, coordenando com a Associação Guajiru, em conjunto com diversas parcerias, como: Seirhma, a prĂłpria Sudema, Prefeituras Municipais, alĂ©m de diversos parceiros como: Capitania dos Portos da ParaĂ­ba (CPPB), Iate Clube, Corpo de Bombeiros, Clube do Mergulho, Primeiro Sol e Circuito do Matuto, estaremos realizando a II Semana […]

Webinar: Collective Action for the Ocean

The Ocean is dead – Long live the Ocean? The truth is there is no new ocean. It can not be replaced. That is why we must change our human behaviour and respect our only existing ocean. Our whole existence depends on it. Only global collective action can revitalize our Oceans and guarantee human health […]

THALASSA 2022 Marine Research Conference

Radisson Blu Atlantidon 2, Larnaca, Cyprus

The first THALASSA 2022 Conference represents an effort to establish a regional conference on marine research and it will take place between 6th and 8th of June in Larnaca, Cyprus. Fully aligned with the â€œOcean Decade” initiative by the United Nations, this event aims to address the most critical issues the marine and coastal environments face. For the first year, the […]

You Can Build A Wood Boat! at Grand Ledge Area District Library

Grand Ledge Area District Library 201 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI, United States

Find out what it takes to build your own wood boat as we celebrate all things water during Oceans of Possibilities! In this one hour multi-media seminar you’ll learn what is involved in building the two most popular types of home built wooden boats. Award-winning boat builder Allen Deming of Mackinaw Watercraft will share his […]

Capitol Hill Ocean Week

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

In 1972, the United States enacted a wave of landmark legislation to protect and sustain the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes, including the amendments to the Clean Water Act, the Marine Mammal Act Protection Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. These Acts fundamentally changed how the United […]

Pacific Ocean Alliance Meeting

Accelerating the Blue Pacific Action for 2030 and beyond: Pathway to Lisbon 2nd UN Ocean Conference 2022. Learn more here  

RCIScience Instagram Takeover with Seaweed Researcher Josie Crichton

Dive into the science of seaweed biodiversity with RCIScience's next Instagram takeover host, Josie Crichton! Josie is a second year Master's student examining seaweed biodiversity in New Brunswick. She first fell in love with seaweed a few years ago during a field course on Vancouver Island, and now believes the opportunities in seaweed science are […]

The3Engineers – Stop Dropping Litter – Live Author Event

The3Engineers have written a series of fun rhyming children's books to raise awareness of environmental issues. Their first fun rhyming book in the series "The Adventures of Scout" is called 'Stop Dropping Litter' and aims to raise awareness of the issues faced with plastic getting into our oceans and encourages readers to take action and […]

Exploring the Marine – Professor Luiz Saldanha

Sesimbra Portugal Sesimbra Portugal, Portugal

On the 7th of june 2022 we travelled roughly 40km to take part in an activity that consisted of exploring a marine park in Sesimbra, Portugal. The marine park was created in 1998 and 2000 marine species can be admired in the 53km that covers the length of the park. Groups of two rode on […]

A Remarkable Journey to Highlight Plastic Pollution in The Ocean with Erden Eruç

The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (status#501-c-3, 2001, New York), in collaboration with, the Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC), jointly is proud to announce the following Ocean Day (8 June, A/RES/63/111) virtual panel on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The panel will highlight “A Remarkable Journey” by Erden Eruç, Ocean Ambassador, Ocean Recovery Alliance on the ever-increasing […]

Session on Ocean Governance in Iran on the occasion of the World Oceans day

The session on Ocean Governance in Iran was held on 7 June 2022 in an online modality on the occasion of World Oceans Day with the presence of Iranian marine scientists, political experts, university professors, and students. The speakers were Iranian university professors specializing in politics, Ocean Governance, Political Geography, and the Law of the […]

Bioemprendimientos desde los Océanos

Malecon de Salinas. Sector "Las Palmeras" Malecon de Salinas. Sector "Las Palmeras". Santa Elena., Salinas, Ecuador

Por celebrarse el 8 de junio el DĂ­a Mundial de los OcĂ©anos, la Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena (UPSE) con la colaboraciĂłn del Gobierno AutĂłnomo Descentralizado GAD Municipal del cantĂłn Salinas y la Prefectura de Santa Elena; se unen para celebrar nuestros ocĂ©anos el 7 de junio mediante un evento presencial, tipo feria titulado […]

Dive Deep and Celebrate World Ocean Day with California State Parks

Celebrate World Ocean Day while chatting LIVE on Flipgrid with divers as they go deep at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. From their underwater location, they’ll share why it’s important to protect the ocean and our watersheds and answer your burning—if not wet—questions. Tune in to *sea* what it’s all about!  

Grand Ledge Area District Library Picnic Playdate: A Summer Family Storytime

Grand Ledge Area District Library 201 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI, United States

As part of the “Ocean of Possibilities” summer theme at public libraries across the USA, you’re invited to join your local library in a variety of activities – from movies, games, music, books, or just hanging out with friends (online opportunities available as well!). Check out your local library to learn more - and here’s an […]

Leon Valley Public Library World Ocean Day 2022

Leon Valley Public Library 6425 Evers Road, Leon Valley, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate World Ocean Day with snacks, activities, & crafts for the whole family with a special presentation from the San Antonio River Authority Planning Coordinator, Michelle E. Garza. Michelle E. Garza will present on our impact on the San Antonio River, the San Antonio Bay, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. […]

REDUCE, REUSE, RESPONSIBLE TECH

Join Digital Nova Scotia, Ocean Start Up Project, COVE Start Up Yard and dive into how tech can be used responsibly to minimize environmental impact and our carbon footprints. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can add value to how we interact with the ocean and climate, creating a harmonious ecosystem in Nova Scotia waters. […]

Blue Heritage: The Role of Ocean Art and Culture in Ocean Science and Management

Webinar: Blue Heritage: The Role of Ocean Art and Culture in Ocean Science and Management More attention needs to be given to the human-cultural dimension of the ocean and its use. Recognising the role of ocean cultures and heritage in contributing to sustainable ocean governance, this event will discuss key messages in a forthcoming book […]

The Ocean Station: Ocean School x MAPP_MTL collaboration

Parc La Fontaine 3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7, Canada, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

As part of Ocean Week Canada, Ocean School is collaborating with MAPP_MTL to present The Ocean Station! During the day, people of all ages are invited to create their own marine creature that will be projected into a giant virtual Ocean after sunset. In the evening, test your knowledge of the Ocean and discover this […]

Ian Churchill’s Marineman stands in support of Prevented Ocean Plastic!

First published over ten years ago, Ian Churchill’s Marineman returns to help spread the word about Prevented Ocean Plastic and encourage people to #ChooseRecycled as part of this year’s UN World Oceans Day. With the theme of ‘Collective Action for the Ocean’, Marineman and his team are shown trying to stop the dreaded plastic monster […]

World Ocean Day Webinar

A 2 hours virtual event to engage the participants from any part of the world on the need to promote collective actions for safeguarding our ocean. Event focus: 1. Revitalising the ocean: What new life does the ocean deserve 2. Conservative actions for our ocean 3. 30x30: a pathway to revitalise our ocean 4. Community […]

Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre Ocean Day

Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre 263 Handford Rd, Taigum, Queensland, Australia

Educational activities day on the importance of our oceans and how we can make a difference.

John Ball Zoo – World Ocean Day

John Ball Zoo 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Discover an ocean of opportunities to protect the water that connects us all. From rivers and streams to the Great Lakes, our daily actions have an impact on the aquatic wildlife that call these places home. Explore the Washed Ashore sculptures and hear the stories behind the marine debris used to construct each piece. Learn […]

World Ocean Day for Schools 2022

Ready for a day of creative learning like no other? World Ocean Day for Schools is back with an exciting, celebratory day of free, ocean-based activities and resources for educators and parents. Our 2022 theme: ‘Our Blue’ will help students understand (and feel) their connection to the ocean through their nearest blue space — whether […]

World Ocean Day at Wonders of Wildlife

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO, United States

This year we are having a celebration for World Ocean Day at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium located in Springfield, MO. There will be crafts, pledges, and scavenger hunts here at our aquarium. Enjoy the tour as you participate in ocean craft tables and visit our wildlife galleries as well! Our mission is […]

Poolewe and Bualnlauib’s World Ocean Day

Bualnaluib Primary Bualnaluib Primary, Aultbea, Achnasheen, United Kingdom

30×30” theme:  Protecting 30% of our planet’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 is this year’s Conservation Action Focus.  Discuss how we can protect 30% by 2030? What can we pledge to do as a school and as individuals?   Our children will imagine they are an ocean animal for a day. They will answer […]

Bangabandhu Bay of Bengal Festival-2022

Laboni Beach Point Laboni Beach Point, Cox's Bazar Bangladesh, Bangladesh

As a part of the Birth Centenary celebration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of Bangladesh, the Maritime Affairs Unit (MAU), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and SAFE with other ocean-related stakeholders will jointly organize a three-day-long Bangabandhu Bay of Bengal Festival-2022, on the occasion of World Ocean Day. Learn more […]

Seawolf Sustainability Consulting – official launch

On Ocean Day the new independent consultancy - Seawolf Sustainability Consulting - will be officially launched.  The new consultancy will provide advice across many areas of sustainability, including marine, water, climate and biodiversity.  The Founder - Rebecca Self - is an experienced sustainable finance professional.  Services for the financial services sector and finance professionals generally […]

AIS Forum: Ocean Awareness Mural Painting

University of Mauritius Reduit MU, 80837, Mauritius, Mauritius

The Archipelagic and Island States Forum (AIS Forum) was initiated in 2017 as a platform to bring together 47 archipelagic and island states to collaborate on the following four thematic areas of cooperation: i) climate change mitigation and adaptation, and disaster management; ii) the blue economy; iii) marine plastic debris; and iv) good maritime governance. […]

AIS Forum: Revitalization, Collective Action for the Ocean

The University of Guyana RV6J+XV8, Turkeyen Campus, Georgetown, Guyana

In collaboration with the University of Guyana, Eco-Trust Society, UG Geographical Society and AIS Forum, an awareness program in the form of sharing sessions and workshops is hosted to spread awareness on how urgent the ocean requires more real action solutions. The participant will brainstorm together on how to tackle ocean-related issues via sharing sessions […]

World Ocean Day at New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, United States, Boston, MA, United States

The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting our ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect special places in our ocean. Outside the Aquarium on Central […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Clean Coasts: Enjoy and Protect our Coast – New Guide Release

The Clean Coasts programme works with over 1,800 communities and 37,000 volunteers to help protect and care for Ireland’s waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life, by organizing hundreds of beach clean-ups each year, mobilizing thousands of volunteers, and removing large quantities of marine litter from our coastline. The Irish coast offers breath-taking views, beautiful […]

The Beach Collective: Beach Action Launch

Take Action: Earn $BEACH On World Oceans Day (8th June), The Beach Collective are proud to launch Beach Action. Combining the power of direct action and the power of social media, Beach Action is a social platform which rewards people for taking direct climate action. Whether it’s picking up litter from the beach, growing your […]

Progetto di Citizen Science: L’uso del Mare in Penisola Sorrentina

Terrazza Blue Cheri a Marina di Cassano - Sorrento (NA) Via Marina di Cassano, 42, 80063 Piano di Sorrento NA, Italy, Italy

MercoledĂŹ 8 giugno ore 19 – Terrazza Blue Cheri a Piano di Sorrento, presentazione del progetto con proiezione di un video clip sul paesaggio marino costiero Il progetto di Citizen Scienze, raccolta di dati ambientali nell’area marino costiera della Penisola Sorrentina, Ăš ideato e coordinato dai ricercatori del CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) - ISMAR […]

OcĂ©an21 – La pollution plastique Round Table

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

OCEAN21 Tables rondes autour de la pollution pastique des ocĂ©ans.  14H15-15H       CARACTERISATION DE LA POLLUTION PLASTIQUE Les diffĂ©rents types de plastique qui occupent notre quotidien et les modes de fabrication qui causent leur Ă©cotoxicitĂ©. Avec Patrick Navard, Directeur de recherche Ă©mĂ©rite CNRS,  spĂ©cialiste des  matiĂšres plastiques, coordinateur d'un projet ANR sur la sĂ©curitĂ© des plastiques […]

Podcast on Call for 30×30 goal

The oceans are in more trouble than ever before. Right now it is estimated that up to 12 million metric tons of plastic—everything from plastic bottles and bags to microbeads—end up in the oceans each year. That’s a truckload of trash every minute. Traveling on ocean currents, this plastic is now turning up in every corner of […]

Webinar: World Ocean Day, What can we do?

World Ocean Day-Jun 8 2022 PandaDumnam.com together with EJF Foundation and ANURA  are welcome you to the On-line Event Blue Ocean On-Line Class & Talks, in the following topics: - Blue Ocean Class: The Blue Carbon Initiatives - Net Free Seas - "Pak Samut" project by  ANURA Club: 1. Shore and sea debris management in […]

Report: SEA MARVEL Awareness action

Sending out press releases on World Oceans Day and conservation marine research by the Conservation Biology Research Group, University of Malta Learn more here

Podcast: Earth Cast EP21: World Ocean Day Special | Environmental Racism & Inclusivity

In this World Ocean Day special, Olivia Taylor (@olivia_earth) interviews Jamila Janna about the nuances of environmental racism and how it affects inclusivity in the ocean space, the harmful effects of mainstream conservation narratives on environmental projects’ success, opportunities for youth in marine conservation, and more! Jamila is a filmmaker, social media strategist, and marine […]

GreenTech 2022 Conference

Omni Mont-Royal Hotel Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

After two virtual conferences, and almost 12 years since it last stopped in the Quebec’s metropolis, Green Marine is excited to host its 15th annual conference in Montreal, QC. GreenTech is the not-to-be-missed event of the year for anyone interested in the maritime industry, green technologies, and innovation in sustainable maritime transportation. On the program, […]

World Ocean Day Celebration at the Aquarium of Niagara!

Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool St,, Niagara Falls, NY, United States

Join us from June 8th to June 12th as we celebrate our oceans and the important role they play in the health and survival for all living things! During this celebration we will have ocean-friendly sustainable crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts, special animal encounters and so much more! Learn more here: https://www.aquariumofniagara.org/  

International Ocean Film Festival’s Special Virtual Film Screening and Live Q&A for World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is here and we are celebrating! Grab a friend, family member or coworker - and of course the popcorn - to watch a film and invite them to learn more about our Big Blue Ocean. Celebrate World Ocean Day by taking a deep dive into a special virtual screening of the 2022 […]

Manta Trawls with Traditional Sailboat Albin Köbis

Traditionssegler Albin Köbis SchiffbrĂŒcke 44, Flensburg, Germany

Beginning on World Oceans Day on June 8, we start our annual Manta Trawls on our traditional sailing vessel Albin Köbis. Our berth is Flensburg and we will sail the Flensburg Fjord, the Schlei and the Danish South Sea. The aim is to take as many samples as possible from the sea and to pull […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: 21st Century Mermaids Season 2 Launch!

21st Century Mermaids podcast is launching Season 2! The podcast features womxn in ocean science dedicated to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Ocean Science. As an official activity of the Decade of Ocean Science we talk about a broad range of ocean topics with our incredible mermaid guests. Be sure […]

Video Interview: Supermarkets and the Sea

Searious Business has teamed up with its Youth Advisory Board in making an inspirational video for World Oceans Day. We want to celebrate the ocean and the things we can do to protect it from plastic pollution. The children from the board asked tough questions to representatives from major supermarkets about what the ocean means to them and what their […]

The ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact: Episode 4, Ocean Recovery Alliance

On World Ocean Day 2022 ImpactWayv - Exec. Vice President, Karen Talamelli Cusick had a chance to speak with Doug Woodring - Founder of Ocean Recovery Alliance. Ocean Recovery Alliance is focused on entrepreneuring programs to reduce plastic pollution, both on land and water, by creating strategic solutions for governments, industry and communities, which lead […]

WaterBear x World Oceans Day

WaterBear is a ground-breaking streaming platform showcasing award-winning documentaries as well as original content - spanning biodiversity, community, climate action and sustainable fashion. WaterBear members can stream video at any time, and on any device, all for free, as well as take direct instant action to support NGOs around the world and shape a better future […]

Video: Our Oceans

A 3 min short celebrating the beauty and importance of clean and healthy oceans Watch here

ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing the Community Ocean Engagement Global Initiative

The Ocean Foundation is proud to launch our newest initiative, the Community Ocean Engagement Global Initiative (COEGI), today on World Ocean Day 2022. Ocean literacy is an essential and prerequisite component of the ocean conservation movement. Over the past 20 years, The Ocean Foundation has moved more than $16M into the area of ocean literacy. […]

Webinar on Effects of Climate change on Ocean Health

Webinar on Effects of Climate change on Ocean Health to staff of National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) on World Ocean Day. Co-ordinator: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran Learn more here

World Ocean Day’22 Clean up Fiesta, Akure.

Federal University of Technology Akure Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria

This is a 2 hours events to involve residents of Akure, Ondo state (one of the coastal states in Nigeria), in cleaning up plastics and other wastes discarded improperly around The Federal University of Technology, Akure community. This event also aims to brief the participants on how they can promote the 30x30 conservation action focus […]

Hope in Hawaii

Hawaii is regarded as one of the most beautiful places on Earth for its brilliant marine ecosystems and rich cultural history, and local conservationists are hard at work to protect it for future generations. In a moderated discussion between Hope Spot Champions and conservationists, the audience will learn of the current victories and challenges in […]

Business over Breakfast

Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) - Colin MacLean Hall 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

World Ocean Day – Come Celebrate with Us! To celebrate World Ocean Day, join us on Wednesday, June 8, as we hear from founders solving ocean problems at Start-Up Yard at COVE’s Business Over Breakfast. Speakers: Ross Arsenault, Co-founder & COO, Ashored Innovations (ashored.ca) – Ross is a Saint Mary’s University alum and participated in […]

California State Parks World Ocean Day Livestream

Join California State Parks live on Facebook and Youtube to join underwater divers at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and park presenters from all over California as they emphasize the importance of protecting our lands, waters, and ocean and why it is relevant to all of us, no matter where we live. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks

Save our Oceans with Youth for Oceans

The world ocean provides so many benefits. Such as; the air we breathe, Climate  regulation, Transportation, Recreation, Economic benefits, Food, Medicine. Unfortunately our oceans are affected by human activities and that really affects our ecosystem. This year, for the world Oceans day in 2022, we will raise awareness on several people around the world on […]

Suriname Ocean Expedition Film Screening and Q&A session with Students

Assuria Event Center Assuria High Rise, Recolaan 17, Paramaribo, Suriname

In 2022 the GHFS will collaborate with Matai Zamuel, member of the World Youth Advisory Council of World Ocean Day 2022, to support his ocean themed activities. The primary focus of the World Ocean Day 2022 celebration will be land-based sources of pollution and their adverse effects on ocean and human health. By screening the […]

Observation des oiseaux marins d’Istanbul

Lycée Privé Français Saint-Joseph Dr Esat Isik Cad., Istanbul, Turkey

Dans le cadre de notre club "les voiles francophones" au LycĂ©e PrivĂ© Français Saint-Joseph Istanbul, nous allons organiser, le 8 juin 2022, Ă  l'occasion de la JournĂ©e Mondiale des OcĂ©ans, une sortie en Mer de Marmara et dans le Bosphore afin d'observer les oiseaux marins d'Istanbul. Cette sortie se fera avec notre Ă©lĂšve Çağan Abbasoğlu, […]

OUR OCEAN, OUR FUTURE – CEHRDF

Dorianogor Marine drive, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Bangladesh

From rising pollution, acidification of ocean water, rising average temperatures, to a reduction in ocean biodiversity. Through spreading awareness, World Ocean Day hopes to protect the Earth's major water bodies. The theme for World Ocean Day 2022 is “Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean”.   Coming Up WORLD OCEAN DAY WEBINAR JOIN US TODAY EVENING […]

World Ocean Day with California State Parks and PORTS

Celebrate World Ocean Day with California State Parks and PORTS this June 8! Starting around 8am we will be live on Facebook from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve to celebrate our one world ocean and our incredible California Watersheds! We will learn from State Park Interpreters around California as well as State Park divers UNDERWATER […]

Nature for Kids World Ocean Day- Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo invites guests to help us celebrate World Ocean Day. This family fun, Kids for Nature World Oceans Day event will help educate kids and guests on how to protect our ocean and the marine life that call it home. Activities will help further educate kids while still having fun! Learn […]

Webinar: Tails from Two Cities

If you're interested in whales we've got a presentation for you:  Free webinar with experts from both coasts...Boston and San Diego! Should be a fun discussion Learn more here