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World Ocean Day x Climate Creatives Fish Flag Event

BU Central (Tentative) 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

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 […]

Coral Passion / Koraaldrift (ned) – a sculpture about hope 2023

Haarlemmerhout Hertenkamplaan 1, 2012 CV Haarlem, Netherlands, Haarlem

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 […]

Can We Protect Our Ocean From Pollution?

University College Sabah Foundation 2–8, Jalan Sanzac, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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, […]

Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences

CEP Mixto Reina del Mundo Av. Rinconada del Lago 675, La Molina, Lima

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 […]

Beach Cleanup Mission

Beach Cleanup Mission Praça Margarida, Póvoa de Varzim

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. […]

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Ocean Magic Designs Collection Series

Phoenix Park'n Swap Meet 3801 E Washington Str, Phoenix, AZ

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 […]

Water People Exhibition

Coral Street Art Space 10 Coral Street VICTOR HARBOR, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5211, Victor Harbor

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 […]

Craig Parry Photography at Vivid Sydney

Vivid House, The Cutaway 1 Merriman Street, Barangaroo

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 […]

Sealight – the ocean Breathes by Margot Berkman

entrance of the oncology Centre Oncology Centre,, Spaarne Gasthuis,, Hoofddorp

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 […]

National Shark Awareness Week

ZOOLOGICKÁ ZAHRADA OLOMOUC 29 Darwinova, Olomouc

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 […]

3rd Annual World Ocean Weekend Celebration

W South Beach 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

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 […]

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Sunshine Coast World Ocean Day Festival

Sunshine Coast, Australia Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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 […]

Our Ocean, Our Future

Sekinchan Redang Beach 25, Jalan Jpt,, Sekinchan,, Selangor

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 […]

Draw-along: Learn how to draw a shark!

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 […]

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Water&Movies

Water&Movies Koepelplein 1E, Haarlem, Haarlem

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, […]

‘Humanatee’ Documentary Screening – Explorers Club, New York

Explorers Club 46 E 70th St,, New York, NY

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 […]

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Ciencia Oceánica para el Desarrollo sostenible

Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena UPSE Q48C+PR La Libertad, Ecuador, La Libertad

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 […]

Plastic Paradox and Ocean Health Lab

Australian National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia

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 […]

Plastic Paradox and Ocean Health Lab

Australian National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street, Pyrmont, NSW, Australia

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 […]

Fair Seas World Ocean Day Conference

Cork City Hall City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork

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 […]

Marine Fest 2023 at Scottish Seabird Centre

Scottish Seabird Center The Harbour, Harbour Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4SS, United Kingdom, North Berwick, www.seabird.org

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 […]

Cley Calling Festival: Coastal Currents

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

This World Oceans day we celebrate and consider the sea from global to local for our summer Cley Calling festival.  Hear the local marine environment  and about global efforts to […]

Semana Oceânica (Ocean Week PB)

Semana Oceânica PB Paraiba

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 […]

Orcas & Reefs an Art Show by Selva Ozelli

Cold Spring Harbor, NY Whaling Museum

Celebrating World Oceans Day with Orcas & Reefs Art Show BY SELVA OZELLI · 06·08·23 · LAST UPDATED: 06·08·23 The theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: Tides […]

World Ocean Day Celebration

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ 85716, Tucson, AZ

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 […]

Observatorio Costeiro Xutna de Galicia: Os sons do noso mar

CETMAR EDUARDO CABELLO S/N VIGO

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 […]

Gili Trawangan World Ocean Day Clean Up!

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

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

Ocean biodiversity art celebration

Rovaniemi, Finland Rovaniemi

Students of the Lyseonpuiston High School draw ocean creatures on a paper in the school lobby. Everyone were invited to participate. Learn more here 

Ocean Heal and La Perla Negra World Ocean Day celebration

la perla negra resort playa naranjo, puntareanas

We will be having a 4 day event featuring education, art, activities, entertainment and enlightenment to celebrate World Ocean Day!  Learn more here 

World Ocean Day Celebration

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd,, Pine Knoll Shores, NC

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 […]

World Ocean Day At The Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI

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 […]

Eco action tim 8 UPSHIFT Workshops!

Zlarin Island Otok Zlarin, Sunčana obala 3

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 […]

Perdido Key World Ocean Day Open House 2023

Perdido Key Community Center 15500 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL

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 […]

Celebrate Ocean Day at the MAS!

Museum of Arts and Sciences 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA

Join the Museum of the Arts and Sciences celebrating World Ocean Day including crafts, story time, and more! Learn more here   

World Ocean Day at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW, WA

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 […]

World Ocean Wonders

Museum of Coastal Carolina 21 E 2nd St Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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 […]

World Ocean Day exhibition – Esperance

Cannery Arts Centre Norseman Rd, Esperance, Western Australia, Esperance, Western Australia

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 […]

Hall of Ocean at RSCP Calicut

Regional Science Centre and Planetarium Calicut Regional Science Centre and Planetarium Calicut, Jafferkhan Colony,, Kerala

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 […]

LA DIFESA DEL MARE

Istituto Tecnico per il Turismo “Cristoforo Colombo” VIA PANISPERNA, ROMA

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 […]

Hidden Treasures of Norfolk’s Secret Sea (Cley Calling)

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

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 […]

Presentation of the movie “The North Drift”

Union Theater Illingen Hauptstraße 88, Illingen

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 […]

Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing

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 […]

Sunflower Star Laboratory World Ocean Day Celebration

Other Brother Beer Co. 877 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA, Seaside, CA

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 […]

PLANET OCEAN, TIDES ARE CHANGING, Exhibition

Foenander Galleries 455 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland

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 […]

Art Exhibition: ‘Into the Deep’ @ Noordhoek Art Point

Noordhoek Art Point 16 Noordhoek Main Road,, Noordhoek

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 […]

EnergyBar: Go Energize 2023 Kickoff

Greentown Labs 444 Somerville Ave Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 United States, Somerville

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 […]

Invitation: Screening of the Short Documentary “Saving Poros”

Syggrou Building Papadopoulou street, Poros

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 […]

World Ocean Day Fundraiser – Los Angeles Surfrider Foundation

The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles 2433 N Broadway,, Los Angeles, CA

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 […]

A Floating Aquarium (“Tadayou Suizokukan”)

Entô Geo Lounge 1375-1 Fukui, Ama, Oki District, Shimane 684-0404

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 […]

Photo Exhibition: Reefs threatened with extinction

Grüne Sosse und mehr Offenbacher Landstr. 357, Frankfurt

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 […]

Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival

East Beach Park Pavillion 1923 Boddeker Rd., Galveston, TX

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. […]

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival

Renaissance College 5 Hang Ming St, Ma On Shan, Hong Kong

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 […]

Всемирный день океанов

ул. Пальчевского, 17, Владивосток, Приморский край, 690041 ул. Пальчевского,, 17, Владивосток,, Приморский край

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 […]

World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf

Praia do Porto Canto Norte, Imbituba, Brazil Vila Alvorada, Imbituba, Santa Catarina

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 […]

Sea Center World Oceans Day Celebration

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA, Santa Barbara, CA

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!

Sea Creature Sand Castle Competition

Eco Dive, Grand Anse Beach, Grenada Grand Anse Beach

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 […]

World Ocean Day Celebration at Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota

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 […]

Tour Ocean Animals in the Marine Biology Gallery

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

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 […]

Beach Clean Up!

Fort Phoenix Fort Phoenix 100 Green St, Fairhaven, MA

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! […]

World Ocean Day celebration – Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455-1899, Greensboro, NC

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 […]

World Ocean Day at the National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum Romney Road, London, England

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 […]

Ocean Week & Mini Marine Biologist Workshop

Kensington Learning Space 88/9 Bang Phrom 16 Alley, Bang Phrom, Taling Chan, Bangkok

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 […]

Stewards of the Sea “Up Cycle Genre” marine debris art reveal!

Stewards of the Sea, LLC Marine Debris Art Reveal Skudin Surf School Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach, NY

  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 […]

Día Mundial de los Oceanos CIMAS

Güemes Güemes 1030, Sab Antonio Oeste, Río Negro, Rio Negro

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 […]

Screening of the Mediterranean: Life Under Siege Documentary

Research Station Dipkarpaz

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 […]

JCCV Ocean Prowl

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Aquarium Sidney,, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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 […]

World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia

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 […]

Rewilding the Sea: Book talk from Charles Clover of Blue Marine Foundation

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

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 […]

Tartarugada Capixaba – Clean Up & Other activities

Praia do Canto Praia da Praça do Iate, Praia do Canto, Vitória city, Espírito Santo state

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 – […]

Celebrate World Ocean Day

7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 7520 Aloma Ave, Winter Park

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 […]

Planet Ocean

Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 150, Playa Arenos, 83550 Puerto Peñasco, Son Blvd. Dr. Ernesto Guevara del Campo 150, Playa Arenos, 83550 Puerto Peñasco, Son., Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

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 […]

AQUACULTURE-2023

Dubai Dubai

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 […]

Waves of Change in Rockdale – World Ocean Day Down Under

corner of Florence St and Hawthorne St, Rockdale, NSW, 2216 Florence St, Rockdale,, NSW

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 […]

Healthy Derwent, healthy communities, thriving marine life.

1 Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, TAS, 7000 1 Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, TAS

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 […]

World Wetland Day: Coastal-Wetland Walk & Talk, Avalon Coastal Reserve

Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon VIC Avalon Foreshore Road, Avalon, Victoria

💧🌊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 […]

ArtSea

🌊 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 […]

Ocean Youth Eco Film Festival

Central Star Ferry Pier No. 8 7 Man Yiu St Central, Hong Kong SAR

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) is an annual film festival for young filmmakers focusing on raising awareness about ocean protection.  Short films (no longer than 30 minutes) made […]

3rd World Conference on Climate Change & amp; Sustainability Barcelona

Carrer de Muntaner, 505 08022 Barcelona España Carrer de Muntaner 505, Barcelona, Barcelona

The 3rd World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability (Climate Week 2024), is an annual gathering that brings together scientists, business experts, government professionals, and stakeholders from various sectors. The […]