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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 […]
From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 May, more than 150 ships, from three-masted barques to inland vessels to the smallest clinker sloop, will dock in Ostend for 'Ostend at Anchor'. Anyone with an interest in maritime history will find what they are looking for at this event. Get to know old ship crafts, taste freshly […]
Join CPAWS New Brunswick on Saturday May 21st from 11 am – 2 pm at the Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Center 139 Water St, St. Andrews. Walk through the gallery, explore the work of local artists, learn more about CPAWS New Brunswick’s work in coastal and ocean areas, take in the beauty of the Bay of Fundy […]
Celebrate World Oceans Day with the UN's annual event, produced in partnership with non-profit Oceanic Global. Mark your calendars! Take a break during finals week and stop by the MSI and Oceans11 Tables to celebrate and learn more about #WorldOceanDay, 6/8 from 10AM-3PM! We will have snacks, games, and more. Find us on the East side […]
People sitting in a giant aquarium in the heart of the city. They are subjected to cyclical flooding. An extraordinary visual and visceral experience, Holoscenes questions our ability to respond to chaos. This is part of Festival TransAmériques’s Water Day, Learn more about Water Day here.
Presiding over a captivating techno-shamanist ceremony and eco-feminist fable, Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha celebrates the life of Brazil’s Xingu River with a concert of deeply resonant voices, sounds, and images. This is part of Festival TransAmériques’s Water Day, learn more about Water Day here.
May 28th 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MONTREAL, QUEBEC Holoscenes is a monumental aquarium, in which U.S artist Lars Jan’s truly aquatic theatre takes place. His project focuses on the consequences of climate change using a sophisticated artistic apparatus, conceived in collaboration with scientists. In the company of Découverte journalist Binh An Vu Van, Jan will share his environmental concerns […]
The multidisciplinary artist Maryse Goudreau has been following the beluga for two decades. This sonic and tactile work grants entry to a unique world. Thanks to a small sensory listening device, the sound waves of belugas invite participants to immerse themselves in the heart of a nursery habitat. An immersive experience for one spectator at a […]
Multidisciplinary artist Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde, originally from Kahnawake, focuses her work around artistic practices and social issues related to the reclamation of stewardship to Indigenous land, water and Indigenous presence. Sharing an open, grateful and expansive spirit with humans and non-humans alike, she mediates a conversation with members of her Kanien’kehá:ka community. This is part […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
Ocean Life, a children's and family program that will explore the varied wildlife that live in the oceans and the issues of climate change. From Tuna to calms and crabs to seaweed examine important sea creatures. Children will make an ocean diorama and do a hands on activity about the results of rising sea levels […]
Port Tampa Bay is honored to display a large mural made of recyclable materials, which was made by local students. Sulphur Springs students who took part in the Community Stepping Stones program created the piece, titled One Waterway One Tampa Bay. The artwork is being hung on World Oceans Day in recognition of our commitment […]
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 […]
World Ocean Day, June 8th, is an internationally celebrated day for people everywhere to unite, celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet. This annual event at the Greensboro Science Center for guests of all ages focuses on celebrating the wonders of the ocean, our connectedness with the ocean, and how we can all […]
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 […]
We are back to celebrating and sharing our responsibility to protect the oceans in person! Join us for our flagship, annual #WorldOceansDay event at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! Declared by the United Nations, this year’s theme is Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Our participating organizations will engage, inspire, educate and celebrate our […]
On June 8, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm, the Lehigh Valley Zoo along with countless other zoos and aquariums around the world will be celebrating World Ocean Day! Because protecting our ocean is a community effort, we have invited local organizations to help celebrate with us and to help educate our guests about […]
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 […]
Join us at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon Georgia to celebrate Ocean Day. Come try out an ROV and touch a sea creature! See the calendar of events here
On World Oceans Day (June 8), COAST Talks takes a look at the UN Ocean Decade (2021-2030) and how it unlocks opportunities for innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs in the sustainable development of this massive marine ecosystem. Join the conversation with local Ocean Decade leaders and organizations working on everything from tsunami survival pods to ocean plastics solutions […]
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 […]
In the framework of World Oceans Day, Praxis' volunteers organised a campaign both digital and in person so as to bring awareness mainly to local community for this issue. For that reason among the rest actitivites, it will be organised a photographic exhibition where will be shown some parts of the oceans and their creatures […]
Go treasure hunting! Beach Art! Talk to an expert! A marine environmental education event for KS2 children (7-11) using the flotsam and jetsam on Pakefield Beach. The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science are partnering with a local school to provide 2 hours of learning & fun from 12.30 - 2.30pm. The main […]
Join us for a sail aboard tall ship, Matthew Turner, to celebrate World Ocean Day on San Francisco Bay. Our on board educators will engage passengers with interactive explorations of the Bay, water sampling, marine biology & ecology, microplastics and seamanship. Passengers can help raise sails & learn about the regenerative hybrid electric propulsion system […]
The exhibition opens at 1 pm and features a giant octopus and fantastical sea creatures hanging above the ground as if floating in the sea. These imagined strange and bizarre creatures might have emerged from a sea polluted by plastic. Created by artists and local children the works focus on the sea pollution we can’t […]
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
Regards sur notre océan est une soirée pour découvrir la beauté des océans tout en célébrant la diversité culturelle de Rimouski. Les photos finalistes du concours Regards sur notre océan seront exposées à l’Atrium du campus de Rimouski durant la soirée. De plus, des vidéos, slam et création d’une œuvre picturale sur les océans par Caroline Jacques […]
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 for Life Below Water 2022 to help celebrate World Ocean Day - with Murky Waters Studio and PechaKucha Night Townsville on Wednesday June 8, 2022 The Feel Good Foodie truck will celebrate World Ocean Day with food! BYO Chair. Life Below Water is funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between […]
An evening of magical tales, sea shanties, octopus stories and show-stopping entertainment, an exhibition of artwork by local schools and artists, and drop-in workshops that explore the science of the sea. The evening performance starts at 7 pm and kicks off with dance from Kings Youth Theatre who will present pieces from their ‘SOS: Save […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW YORK, NY (August 15, 2022) - Today, delegates from around the world will begin the fifth and final round of negotiations for a Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. After decades of human activity pushed the ocean to the brink of collapse, the outcome of this meeting represents […]
For thousands of years, human groups have lived near water sources to use it as a resource, consume marine species, fish, cultivate crops or extract minerals. But also as a means of communication, interaction and exchange. These aqueous spaces were part of the social and religious meaning given to the place itself, or the faunal […]
The fish flag concept is one of Climate Creatives, the company that I am collaborating with to plan this event. They focus on community collaboration and sustainable engagement and we hope to bring this to Boston University this World Ocean Day. The event itself will include workshop and installation sections. During the workshop, students, faculty, […]
The webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with investing in the blue economy in Portugal and Macaronesia (including the Portuguese regions of Madeira and Azores in addition to the Canary Islands and Cabo Verde). During the webinar, experts from finance, policy, and industry will share their knowledge and experiences on how Portugal and the islands are […]
Coral Passion / Koraaldrift is a sculpture group in public area 20 km from the centre of Amsterdam , the Netherlands, in Haarlem. The 6 large white sculptures represent different corals Margot Berkman found while diving in the oceans. it measures 6 x 6 m and 3,5 m high During the day the sculptures are […]
Introduction about marine biodiversity and threats are facing nowadays, through movie screening. Follow with a talk sharing from a speaker who have been working in marine research, conservation and awareness, to educate and encourage behavioural changes, even slightly small action in daily life can make a different Learn more here
The Reina del Mundo school raises awareness in the new generations about the care for the marine ecosystem. Through beach cleaning activities, conferences, sharing experiences with world-leading activists from other countries, workshops and musical festivals. Learn more here
Students aged 10 to 16 will take action at a local beach. They will remove the plastic waste they find and use it in a piece of artwork at school. The objective is to raise awareness for the fact that each individual action affects the whole planet. Learn more here
Home Business Xpressions Handmade Decor Home or Business will be on location at the Famous Phoenix Park'n Swap Meet. Artist Tim McGinley (tmax20hbx) from Phoenix, AZ. will be on hand Showcasing this Collection Series. He started the designs in January of 2023 to help promote and bring awareness to the citizens of Arizona the importance […]
CollaborOCEANS ‘Creatives Collaborating for Ocean Conservation’ have joined with the ‘Water People’ Exhibition from 26 May - 29 July 2023 at Coral Street Art Space Gallery, with Victor Harbor City Council and Country Arts South Australia. In celebration of the ocean this World Ocean Day 20223 and to raise awareness of the Endangered Australian sea lion, Sydney artists […]
Craig Parry, CollaborOCEANS Ambassador and an Award-Winning International Nature Photographer, has been invited to showcase an innovative art installation called ‘Australian Oceans’ by Vivid Sydney. The Vivid Sydney theme this year is Naturally and runs from 26thMay to 17th June 2023. The ‘Australian Oceans’ art installation of awe-inspiring footage is projected onto four walls and the ocean […]
THE OCEAN BREATHES - SEALIGHT Measurements: 15 m x 3 m x 3 m. Interactive light artwork in the Oncology Centre of the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp A hanging sculpture with the name ‘The Ocean Breathes – Sealight’ is placed in the entrance. Visitors of the Oncology Centre are free […]
We invite you to our traditional event National Shark Awareness Week. This event is organized in the occasion of the World Ocean Day and take place from 3rd to 4th of June 2023 in the Olomouc Zoo. Do you want to learn about marine predators and why they are so important for the marine ecosystem? […]
Please join us for the 3rd Annual World Ocean Weekend on June 3rd & 4th, a celebration designed to raise awareness around our one world ocean through community engagement and volunteer impact. Presented by the W South Beach, and coordinated by Blue Scholars and ARTSail, more than 20 local and national organizations are collaborating to […]
Kauai Society of Artists and Surfrider Kauai have partnered for five years, presenting this informational and creative show- where all of the art is created using at least 50% manmade marine debris that washes up on our shores. Learn more here
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association has hosted World Ocean Day events since 2016. In 2021, we teamed up with RhizomeUP! Media and the Green Films Series to create a week long Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival. The Festival program includes online and in person feature length and short films including engagements with filmmakers. Throughout the […]
Dare to enter the Octopus den wherein a ginormous, luminous creature is guarding her lair. Created by artists Jo Stacey with Michael Pope, The Giant Pacific Octopus is nesting at Murky Waters Studio. Join the artists exploring art and citizen science this June as we celebrate World Ocean Day. Reef Ecologic CEO Dr Adam Smith […]
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 event was jointly organized by CSR Venture, CSR Wang Zi Foundation, Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur Mandarin (JCI KLM), Asia Fruits, and the local authority. […]
Since 2004, AZTI annually organizes an international ‘Summer School’ on marine research related cutting-edge topics, always trying to bridge the gap between research, policy and society. The course is taught by about 5-10 speakers and attended by around 40-60 students that join from 10-15 countries each year. Some years we have organized the school back-to-back […]
Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Grab your drawing materials and get ready to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of sharks! Get ready to draw and explore the ocean's most fascinating predator: the great white shark. From their razor-sharp teeth to […]
Short films illuminating humanity’s relationship with water, from exploring the beauty of the oceans to the search for clean water. Our partners are ShortsTV, Ziggo TV, Nieuws.nl and UN Women, and we intend to raise awareness of UN Sustainable Development goals 6 & 14 around access to clean water + ocean conservation in the following […]
Pupils and teachers of the Chýnov Primary School, The Czech Republic, invite you to a small exhibition with a lecture about our Erasmus+ project "Water for us - we for water". This event will take place in the local library of Chýnov from 6 June to 8 June. With this event we would like to […]
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]
Planet Froth Productions will be premiering their documentary short film “Humanatee” for UN World Ocean Week at the Explorers Club in New York. The film follows the underwater archaeologist and explorer Damien Leloup's journey to form an unlikely bond with these gentle giants, and examines the larger implications of humanity's relationship with species extinction. Learn […]
Es un evento de divulgación científica, organizado por estudiantes de la asignatura de Ecología General. Paralelo 2 de la Carrera de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias del Mar en la Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena UPSE. Ecuador. Contará con 6 Nodos Ecológicos que darán a conocer temas sobre Conservación, Contaminación y Biodiversidad Marina. This is […]
Join a tour with the Australian National Maritime Museum and Seabin Foundation to explore the collection associated with plastic topics, and the Ocean Health Lab where Seabin catches from Sydney Harbour are analysed daily for valuable data on marine pollution, including microplastics. Learn more here.
Join a tour with the Australian National Maritime Museum and Seabin Foundation to explore the collection associated with plastic topics, and the Ocean Health Lab where Seabin catches from Sydney Harbour are analysed daily for valuable data on marine pollution, including microplastics. Learn more here.
On June 8th 2023 we hope to welcome you to Cork City Hall. We’ll bring ocean advocates, fishing community, government, industry and key stakeholders together to map out Ireland’s next steps for designating and managing a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Learn from best practices across the world, be part of the conversation and develop […]
Scottish Seabird Centre’s Marine Fest will take place in 2023 from 8th – 12th June in North Berwick, East Lothian in Scotland. Discover more about the wonder of the Marine environment through a programme of events, exhibitions, workshops and trails. Joining the programme are passionate environmentalists and nature enthusiasts who will share their stories and […]
Collection of rubbish through the 21 wards. (Morning charge from 6am to 8.30am.) 9.30am - all participants will move to the main station on the island to witness the following activities: Canoe racing Elementary exhibition of blue Ocean items Choir by 16 primary schools Presentation of prizes Speech by government officers and stakeholders Learn more […]
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 restore and rejuvenate marine habitats in the face of intensifying threats. Experience our local cetaceans and coastal birdlife, or enjoy art and literature events celebrating […]
We are launching our first Metaverse Exhibit for Ocean Day! Dive into the immersive realm of our Metaverse Exhibition in Spatial, where marine conservation meets digital innovation! Join us on Ocean Day for a groundbreaking experience that transcends borders and welcomes participants from around the globe. This virtual showcase is an innovative approach to making […]
Join us for a LIVE UNDERWATER SCUBA DIVE at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve near Monterey, California. This program will be streamed live on Zoom for K-12 students. The California State Park Scuba Divers are eager to chat with you underwater, share with you their favorite things underwater, and answer your questions! We can't wait […]
A Semana Oceânica do PB visa criar um espaço de diálogo colaborativo entre municípios, setor privado, sociedade civil organizada e academia em torno da conservação e uso sustentável dos recursos marinhos, além de promover a Cultura Oceânica sobre o MAR na Paraíba. Em nossa 3ª edição - III SOPB - estamos trazendo o tema "Planeta […]
We are delighted to invite you to an extraordinary exhibition that merges the wonders of the ocean with the cutting-edge research of the INDEPTH project. As we celebrate World Ocean Day, join us on a captivating journey into the unexplored depths of our planet's most mysterious and vital biosphere. This exhibition will bring you face-to-face […]
No matter where you live, you can help protect the ocean by protecting more nature right in your own community! Whether you live on the coast or far inland, we all need a healthy ocean to survive and thrive. The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, helps feed us, cleans the water we […]
This action will visit several High Schools in the Rías Baixas area in Galicia (ages 12-17) to show the Costeiro Xunta de Galicia observatory and how society and the marine environment benefit from its existence. It addresses the need to have an operational oceanography to improve resilience in the face of climate change, the Observatory's […]
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 and the local community to meet together to clean the beach, and learn how to sort and separate home and resort waste. Followed by joining […]
Students of the Lyseonpuiston High School draw ocean creatures on a paper in the school lobby. Everyone were invited to participate. Learn more here
Plusieurs évènements, des ateliers de discussion, des tables rondes, des conférences, des visites d'entreprises, des activités de sensibilisation sur les plages. Les activités sont organisées par Cap Business Océan Indien et ses Membres pour le 7 et le 8 juin 2023. En savoir plus ici English translation: Several events, discussion workshops, round tables, conferences, […]
We will be having a 4 day event featuring education, art, activities, entertainment and enlightenment to celebrate World Ocean Day! Learn more here
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is celebrating World Ocean Day! This event is free to the public with purchase of an admission ticket. The event will showcase diverse ocean habitats, introduce visitors to various conservation issues, and empower them to participate in protecting the environment. Throughout the day, there will be live […]
On World Ocean Day 2023, Austria's largest Aqua Terra Zoo, the "Haus des Meeres," highlights the escalating pollution of our oceans with a captivating installation. In the park, a stunning mural depicts an underwater landscape, adorned strategically with plastic waste that visitors can remove. Behind it, a QR code leads to a landing page, raising […]
We are shell-ebrating World Ocean Month throughout June with special events highlighting the significance of ocean conservation. Stop by the Aquarium on World Ocean Day to see special feedings, educational activities, and more! Learn more here
Con gusto los invitamos a seguir la transmisión en vivo en nuestras Redes Sociales (Facebook and YouTube) del Primer Festival de Divulgación de las Ciencias del Océano y la Atmósfera, organizado por el Departamento de Oceanografía Física del CICESE, motivo: ¡Celebración de 50 años de investigación y docencia de Oceanografía Física en CICESE! El programa […]
Eco action of Team 8 UPSHIFT, UNICEF workshops! Do you want to express yourself artistically or enjoy concerts, workshops, but also want to educate yourself about our environment and clean up together with the community? Then you are at the right place where you can join our adventure. Learn more here
Thursday, June 8, 2023, will be a day of environmentally focused games, activities, and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center. The Chamber along with multiple partner agencies will be presenting information on protecting our beaches and marine habitat in conjunction with World Ocean Day. The open house will […]
Join the Museum of the Arts and Sciences celebrating World Ocean Day including crafts, story time, and more! Learn more here
Thursday, June 8, 2023, is World Ocean Day, a global celebration of our ocean — and you can celebrate with the National Museum of Natural History! Join artists and ocean scientists in the Sant Ocean Hall for an exciting series of interactive experiences celebrating our blue planet and exploring all the ways art, science, and community […]
Join us from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Town Center Park for a recycled ocean craft and activities about ocean gyres. Ocean focused activities will be available all day in every gallery, Shark Smarts will start at 11:00 am in the Learning Center, a Sea Turtle Virtual Reality program will be offered at 1:00 […]
From Thursday 8th June to Monday 19th June, the Cannery Arts Centre hosted an incredible exhibition that showcases the beauty and importance of our oceans The exhibition had a variety of sections, from DPRID - Fisheries Department showing sustainable fishing practices through interactive games, colouring and educational resources, mesmerizing diversity of seaweed and marine life […]
Online Summer School on “Climate Change and Role of Ocean” (on World Environment Day, 05th June 2023 #BeatPlasticPollution & World Ocean Day, 08th June 2023) to be organized by the GLOBAL SCIENCE ACADEMY (GSA), Basti (Uttar Pradesh) India. Students looking to make waves in the world of ocean sustainability are encouraged to participate. This will […]
Regional Science Centre & Planetarium Calicut (RSCPC) joins the global celebration to make the people aware of the importance of Ocean and impact on our lives. There is a gallery titled ‘Hall of Ocean’ at its campus to educate one and all on ocean science. On June 8, 2023 this centre will organise special guided […]
Il mare costituisce un prezioso scrigno di biodiversità, per difenderlo e proteggerlo nel miglior modo possibile è importante imparare a conoscerlo avendo consapevolezza del valore eco-sistemico delle aree naturali protette e della corretta fruizione dell’ambiente marino-costiero. A questi temi sono dedicati l’evento e la mostra fotografica sulle Aree protette d’Italia “La Difesa del Mare”, con […]
Norfolk is often thought of as a haven for wildlife but it doesn't stop at the coast. It's easy to assume that the North Sea is inhospitable. It is in fact a huge and complex wilderness under constant human pressure. Beneath its surface, thousands of amazing species live lives very different from our own. Rob […]
We will show the movie "The North Drift" about the distribution of plastic from rivers into the see and to costal areas. After the movie we will talk about the plastic pollution and what everybody could do to improve the situation. A first action is then a joint garbage collection along the small river "Ill" […]
Special program with information about remarkable records of invertebrates in front of and in the aquarium of zoo Basel. Learn more here
Dive into the wonders of our oceans as we commemorate World Ocean Day at College of fisheries science, gumla, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. This event aims to raise awareness about the importance of our marine ecosystems, promote ocean conservation, and inspire individuals to take action for a sustainable future. https://forms.gle/S9vDdch6fp5dZayX8 Learn more here
Sunflower Star Laboratory World Oceans Day Celebration - Come celebrate with us! Learn about our local marine ecosystem and how we're creating the community and skills to restore an endangered species. Storytelling session themed “The World’s your Ocean” Featuring local artists, sunflower star info & merch. Learn more here!
Cathy Carter’s small series of six limited-edition works will be launched on World Ocean Day – with 20% of each sale to being donated to Sustainable Coastlines to support their conservation programme. This unique series of works is larger edition size – of 30 – with a very collectible price point: edition: 1 – 10 $550 edition: 11 – 20 $600 […]
Join us as we explore the depths of Into the Deep, where beauty meets fragility and awareness sparks action. Let us appreciate, protect, and restore the wondrous realm that shapes our planet’s destiny. Participating artists: Michelle Beattie Leigh Bisset Tuesday Houston Jared Kruger Aimee Lindeque Taryn Morton Daniel Mundell Stefan Olivier Tori Stowe Clea Witte […]
Join us virtually or at Greentown Boston on Thursday, June 8 to celebrate the kickoff of Go Energize 2023! Join us to celebrate the kickoff of Go Energize 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on decarbonizing our energy system, in partnership with Vineyard Wind and MassCEC. At this EnergyBar, attendees will hear lightning pitches from finalists […]
Katheti invites you to the screening of the mini-documentary “Saving Poros” by independent journalist and documentarist Francesco De Augustinis, on Thursday, 8th June 2023, at 6 pm at the municipal building, Syggrou. In 9 minutes, director Francesco De Augustinis outlines the severe threat posed by the plan to drastically expand the industrial fish farms on Poros island through revelatory […]
On Thursday June 8th The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles will be celebrating World Ocean Day with a raffle to raise money for the Los Angeles chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Join us on World Ocean Day with world renowned artist Danielle Eubank as she discusses her project "One Artist, Five Oceans" where she […]
The annual Open Day (OD) of the Piran Marine Biology Station (National Institute of Biology) is organised as part of cooperative programmes with UNESCO to celebrate World Ocean Day. OD is the main promotional activity of MBP-NIB and is very popular, especially among primary school children. Every year, more than 300 pupils and their teachers […]
Marine debris are not the only thing floating in the sea. Various creatures such as seaweed and jellyfish can be found floating, too. Anything that floats will eventually reach somewhere or be eaten by another creature. Through this event and exhibition, you can discover what happens "before and after" the floating. Let's use this opportunity […]
Diving since 1977 I've seen pristine reefs disappear. The plight of coral reefs has become devastating. Their survival is on a knife edge.The photos show what we still have. Articles underline the multibillion worldwide value of coral reefs to mankind. Plankton, the basic food of everything in the sea is much less dense today. Their […]
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day on Saturday, June 10th at R. A. Apffel East Beach park in Galveston Texas. This event is free and open to the public. We will have non-profit exhibitors with hands on learning and art activities, entertainment, workshops and more. Spend the day at the beach with us discovering, […]
Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) is an annual film festival for young filmmakers focusing on raising awareness about ocean protection. It is running for its second year. Short films (no longer than 30 minutes) made by primary and secondary school students will be screened online and on location in Hong Kong. The festival […]
The Biology Dept. of St. Francis Xavier University will be hosting their 10th Annual World Oceans Day event this summer. This event promotes ocean education and marine biodiversity. The public can interact with many presenters showcasing their important work on ocean preservation and research. There will be live marine organisms to observe, hold and learn […]
Всемирный день океанов – праздник, который напоминает нам о ключевой роли Мирового океана для каждого на планете. Приморский океанариум приглашает вас присоединиться к празднику и окунуться в мир подводных обитателей через науку и искусство. Узнайте больше здесь English translation: World Oceans Day is a holiday that reminds us of the key role of the oceans […]
World Ocean Day - Action for Biodiversity and Climate June 10th 9:00am to 12:00pm 5:30pm to 8:00pm In celebration of Environment Week and World Oceans Day, the Ecosurf Institute and partners came together to carry out a collective action in the municipality of Imbituba/ Santa Catarina/ Brazil. The event will be divided into two different […]
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 10th with a day of free admission! Learn more here!
Our World Ocean Day celebrations continue through the month of June! Eco Dive & Ocean Spirits will be hosting an ocean's awareness morning for the whole family on Grand Anse Beach Saturday June 10. There will be information and small displays for the kids, including a little mermaid photo board with Eco Dive & Ocean […]
World Ocean Day is officially observed on June 8 worldwide, allowing people around our blue planet to celebrate and honor the shared ocean that connects us all. Mote's celebration will take place Saturday, June 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in our Aquarium Courtyard. Guests can enjoy ocean-themed games, a live mural painting, a […]
Come take a guided tour the Marine Biology Gallery to learn about varied animals that call the ocean home and how we can care for them. See specimens of fish such as marlin and tuna and many examples of seashells. Be amazed by the diversity of ocean life. Learn more here!
Celebrate World Oceans Day! 10am-12pm: Beach Clean Up at Fort Phoenix 12pm-1pm: Pokemon Giveaway, Create Upcycled Art with the New Bedford Art Museum's Art Mobile & Mass Audubon, & Pizza! For students that would like a volunteer certificate for participating in this community service, please register by emailing Bethany at Bsilva@sailsinc.org Learn more […]
World Ocean Day is an internationally celebrated day for people everywhere to unite, celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet. The GSC invites guests of all ages to celebrate the wonders of the ocean, our connectedness with the ocean, and how we can all help protect the ocean. To create a healthy ocean, […]
Travel down the River Thames and celebrate World Oceans Day at the National Maritime Museum this June! Featuring live performances, expert talks and science demonstrations, workshops, games and more, World Oceans Day is a family-friendly celebration of our blue planet. All activities are FREE. Learn more here
Kensington Learning Space invites children to come and learn about the ocean and sea creatures, to foster a love for the ocean and encourage children to protect and care for nature.In our Mini Marine Biologist workshop, children and parent will get to:• Make Ocean Art with Parent• Explore our Mini Marine Biologist Classroom• Enjoy ocean-themed […]
Stewards of the Sea, LLC is hosting their marine debris art reveal! The artwork was creatively constructed from our Long Beach NY 2022 International Coastal Clean Up. In honor of World Ocean Day, we will have a discussion about our collective mission that expresses the importance of RE-USE and sustainability for the preservation of our oceans. […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day with Discovery Space on June 10th. During your visit be sure to check out our Marine Life Center, play a couple rounds of ocean Bingo, and experience a close up encounter with our animal ambassadors! Learn more here
Town of Fogo Island's Annual World Ocean Day Event at Iceberg Arena. Lots of activities including touch tanks, clay sculpting and more! Learn more here
En esta oportunidad habrá stands donde se exhibirán distintas actividades científicas, productivas y tecnológicas vinculadas con el mar. En el aula del CIMAS se mostrarán las etapas del trabajo del personal científico y técnico de la institución que incluyen mediciones de parámetros ambientales (nutrientes, análisis de sedimento); cuantificación de fitoplancton y monitoreo de marea roja; […]
Taskent Nature Park invites you to the screening of the documentary “MEDITERRANEAN: LIFE UNDER SIEGE” by Anemon Production on Saturday 10th June 2023, at 6 pm at the Karpaz Research Station, Ronna’s Beach, Karpaz Peninsula, Cyprus. In 90 minutes, discover remarkable stories on the natural wonders of the Mediterranean world, such as that of a […]
The Jaguar Car Club of Victoria (JCCV) is a non profit organization that encourages and promotes safe, responsible driving. The JCCV members, many of whom are retired, are also islanders and they support and embrace ocean sustainable development principles. Each year the club convenes an international Jaguars on the Island (JOTI) Concours d'Elegance show at […]
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Join us to for our 9th annual World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman's Wharf! This fun, free, family-friendly event brings together a variety of conservation organizations from around the Salish Sea, including divers and touch tanks. Discover what's happening in your big blue backyard! Learn more here
The world’s ocean have never faced more challenges – from ruthless overfishing, plastic pollution and acidification. But change is achievable, and change is happening. Rewilding the Sea celebrates what happens when fishermen and communities engage with each other and allow nature to repair the damage. Rewilding the Sea is an essential and revelatory book from […]
8h – Event opening 8:30 – Exhibition: To Know to Preserve - 5 Ways to Protect Sea Turtles 9h – Beach clean-up 10:20 – Waste separation and counting 11h – Coffee Break and event closing Location: Praia da Praça do Iate, Praia do Canto, Vitória, Espírito Santo state/Brazil Learn more here
Free, family-friendly World Oceans Day event hosted by Neptune Memorial Reef. Reef displays and information, marine-biologist-led volunteer activity, touch tanks, beach vibe music, and a raffle benefitting an estuary oyster reef project. More info & RSVP at http://2023WorldOceansDayOrlando.eventbrite.com Learn more here
This summer for the first time in Peñasco, Las Palomas Beach Resort, plastic artist Memuco and CEDO the Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans, present the “Planet ocean: tides are changing”. Puerto Peñasco is located in the northern Gulf of California known also as the sea of Cortez and named by […]
Aquaculture 2023 invites all participants from around the world to attend the 13th Global Summit on Aquaculture and Fisheries (GSAF-2023) from December 06-07, 2023 Dubai, UAE. This global conference features quick presentations, oral lectures, poster presentations and exhibits. With the assistance of an additional 1,000 scientific societies, organizes more than 3,000 international events, including more than 300 conferences, over 500 forthcoming […]
Waves of Change in Rockdale CVA is seeking your help to take action for Ocean, Rivers and Wetlands! Get ready to roll up your sleeves, lend a hand to nature and enhance your well-being by joining this meaningful initiative that creates a true impact. Participate in hands-on bush regeneration, a crucial step towards protecting the […]
Healthy Derwent, healthy communities, thriving marine life Join us in looking after the natural areas along the Derwent, ensuring we retain its all-important filter function keeping litter out of our oceans. Through our on-site work, we’ll encourage native vegetation and habitat for wildlife, looking after our waterways that connect us with the ocean. When we’re […]
💧🌊Coastal-Wetlands Series🌊💧Discover the wonders of one of Victoria's vital coastal wetlands. In partnership with Parks Victoria, we invite you to a Wetland Walk and Talk where we are joined by an expert from Birdlife Australia. Learn about the significance of this RAMSAR site for migratory birds, its unique ecology, and how we can protect their […]
🌊 Join us at ArtSea! 🎨 An event at an art venue in New Delhi showcasing ocean art and poetry performances advocating for climate action and ocean conservation. Learn about the impact of toxic colors in oceans and discover natural paint and dyes for sustainable art. 📸 Featuring stunning nature and ocean photography. ArtSea is […]
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