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The Canadian Museum of Nature has some new aquatic residents: live anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, sea stars and more are now on view in a newly-unveiled interactive feature in the Water Gallery. The Pacific Discovery Tank is 14.6-feet (almost five metres) long and reveals the interesting creatures that inhabit tide pools (shallow pools of water […]
An iconic, three-story-tall Giant Plastic Tap art installation by celebrated Canadian artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong, spewing single-use plastic waste all over the entrance of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Come be a part of history to share this simple but urgent message: it’s time to #TurnOffThePlasticTap. This striking symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis will […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Stories from the sea' exhibition and installations across 5 coastal locations across the month of June 2022. No matter where you are in Jersey, you are never more than ten minutes from the sea. The twice-daily change of 30-foot tides resembles the beating heart and lifeline of our island. In celebration of World Oceans Day […]
The Brazilian choreographer Alice Ripoll has created a playful, political, poetic piece that upends notions of dirty and clean and the racial prejudices that binary evokes. Combining dance, acrobatics, song, and percussion, the formidable performers of the REC ensemble weave a dreamscape that elevates daily chores into a ritual. June 1st to 4th Hosted by Festival […]
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 […]
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, […]
Now is the time to protect what you love, so please join us for an unforgettable month of ocean themed events and happenings across the island of Jersey C.I. You can enjoy a months long pop-up photography exhibition across 10 different locations showcasing the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Our public beachside celebrations will […]
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/
8.30am: Beachside Yoga with Claire O'Brien 9.30am: Blue Mind talk over a beachside breakfast with OCL Co-founder Tamsin Raine Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ocean-yoga-breakfast-club-tickets-324173972077 From 11.30am onwards: Beachside Ocean Exhibition Ocean Art / Pebble Painting OCL Store & Music WOD inspired Menu Book your table here: www.nudefood.je
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/
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 […]
Now is the time to protect what you love, so please join us for an unforgettable month of ocean themed events and happenings across the island of Jersey C.I. You can enjoy a months long pop-up photography exhibition across 10 different locations showcasing the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Our public beachside celebrations will […]
We are proud to announce the dates for our inaugural Spotlight Koh Tao event! Running on the 7th and 8th of June, 2022, Spotlight Koh Tao comprises workshops and exhibitions that highlight the island’s dedication to conservation and land and sea revitalization. We look forward to welcoming back tourists and esteemed gusts from around Thailand […]
Océan21 -Merveilles de l'Océan - 3 expositions de photographies Exposition Baie des Anges insoupçonnée - Stephane Jamme- association Les Aquanautes Créée en 2012 à Antibes, l’association les Aquanautes est composée d’explorateurs sous-marins passionnés, témoins d’un monde caché qu’ils aiment faire découvrir au public afin de le sensibiliser au besoin de protection de cet univers si […]
This will take the form of art workshops with environmental artist Tim Pugh. He will work with 2 schools to create sea animals from pictures with plastics retrieved from the sea shore in North Wales. Follow us to stay updated
Por celebrarse el 8 de junio el Día Mundial de los Océanos, la Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE) con la colaboración del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado GAD Municipal del cantón Salinas y la Prefectura de Santa Elena; se unen para celebrar nuestros océanos el 7 de junio mediante un evento presencial, tipo feria titulado […]
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 […]
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, […]
In response to the United Nations Ocean Decade (2021-2030), as well as celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, UNESCO Hong Kong Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development and the Hong Kong Children’s Arts and Cultural Exchange Association (HKCACEA) co-organised this project to bring ocean […]
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 […]
The art competition and exhibition celebrating World Oceans Day intends to seek the beauty of our oceans and to highlight the challenges of the marine environment through the eyes of creativity and art. The global call for this years celebrations has been ’30X30′ which is a call to action to safeguard at least 30% of […]
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/
O C E A N F R I E N D L Y L U N C H OR D I N N E R Wil je op zaterdag 11 juni 2022 (dinner) of zondag 12 juni 2022 (lunch) met ons mee eten? Dat kan!! Onder het genot van een vegan seafood driegangen menu zal […]
At Magnetic Island State School we are holding an event celebrating World Ocean Day. Scientists are presenting information and research about the marine environment, students are presenting their research about marine creatures, there will be art activities and marine games for the students. The whole school will be doing a beach clean up and creating […]
Ocean Missions in collaboration with the Húsavík Whale Museum is organising different events next week to celebrate world ocean day and gather like minded people to help and protect the oceans. Learn more here
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is holding its annual Festival Del Mar event taking place on June 8th from 10am-3pm to celebrate World Oceans Day! Guests can dive into learning about all things ocean while including Latin American cultural traditions. There will be music, bilingual aquarium feedings and touch tanks, arts and crafts, and […]
On World Oceans Day we will be discussing current issues in the Southeast Queensland (SEQ) marine environment, and showcasing the work that marine social scientists are doing to contribute to solutions. The 2022 theme for World Oceans Day is Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean, which will guide many of our discussions. This event is […]
Come join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in celebrating World Oceans Day! The day will be full of interactive activities from a World Oceans Day themed word search to informational tables where guests can learn about the animals at the zoo and our role in helping save the ocean and the climate! They can also […]
European Maritime Day in Cyprus, an ocean literacy event supported by the European Commission The “European Maritime Day in Cyprus” is an event that celebrates the Sea and is supported by the European Commission. Building on last year’s successful organisation of the European Maritime Day in Larnaca, the Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute (CMMI) would […]
A Rally to Celebrate and Protect the Whale and the Snail of the Irish Sea. The rally will take place at Whitehaven Harbour with craft events, and exhibition showing the impacts of seismic testing upon the amazing creatures that call the Irish Sea home, from Minke Whales to Plankton. All are invited to join […]
We will celebrate World Ocean Day by attending our Day of open doors at the Marine Biology Station Piran of the National Institute of Biology, which will be live again this year on Friday, June 10, 2022. Visitors can participate in guided tours, interactive workshops for children and young people, as well as interesting lectures […]
Ready to explore the ocean? Dive into the National Maritime Museum this June for a fabulous celebration of our blue planet! Meet scientists, explorers and conservationists, get stuck into a range of family-friendly workshops and performances, and discover rarely seen treasures from the National Maritime Museum's collection. From awesome polar science to eye-opening digital art, […]
Living sustainably in harmony with nature as there is only one earth. What can we do to protect it??? As the past years have shown us, we need to work together to create a new balance with the environment as well as the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its […]
In honor of World Ocean Day on June 8, Sea Life Park Hawai‘i will hold a weekend-long event from June 11-12 to celebrate a World of Sharks, highlighting an animal that is essential to the natural order of our marine ecosystems. Guests can dive into family fun throughout the entire weekend, including fin-tastic educational presentations, […]
Join us at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange NJ 07052 to meet our educators and discover how we can spring into action for Earth's Oceans (June 11 - 12th, 11am - 2pm, included with admission)! Our educators will also lead a Facebook live, featuring many of our residents […]
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/
World Ocean Day is a global movement where participants can come together to celebrate and take action to protect our precious ocean resources. In honor of this special day, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Friends of Pennekamp are planning a celebration on Saturday, June 11th. Family friendly programs and educational experiences including […]
Royal Museums Greenwich will be working with several scientific organisations, conservationists, and community groups to produce free workshops, talks and performances at the Museum, suitable for all ages, with a number of digital resources available online too. There will also be the official opening of the Museum’s latest gallery, Poles Apart – Explore the world […]
How is the cool, wet ocean connected to the hot, dry desert? Join us and 10 other ocean related organizations to learn how our saguaros and javelina depend on the Gulf of California. The night will include educational exhibits, hands-on activities, kids crafts, and an informative presentation by CEDO Intercultural Center for the Study of […]
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/
Life Below Water is a group exhibition from 5 June – 26 June that was developed by Jo Stacey and Michael Pope, that explores how North Queensland artists interpret and respond to the ocean and Great Barrier Reef as a source of artistic inspiration. Curated artists include: Marion Gaemers and Lynette Griffths, Jordan Wyles, Jo Stacey, […]
Join us in person on Sunday June 12th for our 8th annual World Oceans Day celebrations at Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria, BC! This free, family-friendly event celebrates the world's oceans and the Salish Sea, bringing together a number of local non-profits working on ocean conservation. Learn more here
The special exhibition “Seal rescues and entanglements” from Ocean Conservation Namibia will officially be opened in the Swakopmund Museum on Tuesday, 14 June 2022. It will run until 12 July 2022. During the exhibition there will be screenings of short videos of seal rescues and other ocean related videos from OCN in the Museum Lecture […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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 […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
Life Below Water is a group exhibition from 5 June – 26 June that was developed by Jo Stacey and Michael Pope, that explores how North Queensland artists interpret and respond to the ocean and Great Barrier Reef as a source of artistic inspiration. Curated artists include: Marion Gaemers and Lynette Griffths, Jordan Wyles, Jo Stacey, […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
Discover how the Tribal Canoe Journeys have catalyzed the revitalization of Indigenous culture, community healing, and youth empowerment on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Experience this amazing journey – told through metaphoric art, immersive audio, projections, and interactive video displays – in-person at Science World in Vancouver, where the exhibit will be hosted from July 2022 […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
In order to create awareness for the Ocean, we will host a special exhibition from the 14th June until the 12th July 2022. We are happy to be collaborating with Ocean Conservation Namibia, who do an amazing job to protect our shoreline / coastline. They are especially known for their endeavors to free entangled seals […]
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/
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