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Under the Sea, Virtual Exhibition

virtual , United States

Welcome to Moku's first annual virtual exhibition, Under the Sea. It is our privilege to present a collection of artworks that celebrate the majesty of our oceans while advocating for their protection and sustainability. Under the Sea is more than just an exhibition; it is a testament to the profound connection between art and advocacy. […]

Free

The Story of Sarga

virtuel MT, Canada

Visit carolanneblack.com/sarga to see The Story of Sarga Visit carolanneblack.com/ocean-week-canada for the trailer of The Story of Sarga and more info about the story and about American eels Follow Sarga, an American eel, who begins her life in the Atlantic Ocean and makes a 4,000 km journey to her home in the Ottawa River. Join […]

Free

Earth Week

Sea Life Kansas City 2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

We will be conducting a campus cleanup with our staff and handing out free reusable items such as chopsticks and notebooks to our guests and talking to them about the importance of reducing our waste.We will also be handing out guides to teach our guests how to turn their old shirts into reusable bags!

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

World Ocean Day at Seacoast Science Center!

Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH, United States

This year, we are celebrating 33 years of providing exceptional coastal and ocean education! Meet local scientists, divers, artists, and conservationists who are passionate about protecting our one world ocean. Mark your calendars and join us for hands-on games, educational activities, naturalist-led tide pooling sessions, and more!

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

Ocean Festival, Scottburgh, South Africa

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Scottburgh Main Beach, Scottburgh, KZN, South Africa

The Ocean Festival is a series of impactful global events to celebrate World Ocean Day (08 June). The Ocean Festival events aim to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take action to protect the world’s oceans and stimulate economic tourism for coastal communities.

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

World Ocean Day at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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

Celebrate World Ocean Day with the National Museum of Natural History on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Join ocean scientists, researchers, and educators in the Sant Ocean Hall for an exciting series of interactive experiences celebrating our blue planet and exploring all the ways science and community action can connect us to our waterways.

Free

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

World Ocean Day at the National Aquarium

For World Ocean Day, the National Aquarium will be celebrating all weekend long! We plan to have our aquarists chat to guests, more educational carts out, a passport to get stamped as they progress through the aquarium, a pledge activity with our dolphins, and a discount at the gift shop.

$50

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup- Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach FL, United States

Keep Pensacola Beautiful will hold a beach cleanup at Pensacola Beach. Primary location will be Casino Beach, but additional locations are possible based on number of volunteers and participation of other organizations.

Free

2025 World Ocean Celebration

Miami, Florida, USA Miami, FL, United States

Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]

JBV Beach Cleanup WOD2025

Tanjung Harapan, Klang Lebuh Beringin, Kawasan Perindustrian Selat Klang Utara, Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Come & join us to celebrate the world ocean day. This is the 5th year we have been organizing the clean up.

Free

Janice Mason Memorial Swim in Celebration of World Oceans Day

Bongin Bongin Bay New South Wales, Australia

Conduct 1 klm ocean swim in conjunction with Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club Associated festival including Bongin Bongin Ukulele Band, Dept of Primary Industries’Bluey’ kids activities trailer Festival including Aboriginal displays and activities

$40

World Ocean Day with Indy Dive Center

Indy Dive Center - France Park 4505 W. US-24, Logansport, IN, United States

Come help us celebrate the global phenomenon known as World Ocean Day! There will be funky, beach-themed music (family friendly), an underwater trash cleanup, an all youth dive, a free presentation on “Marine Conservation and The State of Things”, and Mermaids!

$25

World Ocean Day @ RWPZoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo for the Ocean! Celebrate World Ocean Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet. Enjoy hands-on education stations, keeper talks, and learn from local organizations and community friends how you can make a difference. (World Ocean Day activities are […]

LIMPEZA COSTEIRA DIA DO OCEANO 2025

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

Se não existisse tinha de ser inventado! O Dia Mundial do Oceano celebra o maior habitat do nosso planeta e a origem de toda a vida que hoje conhecemos. Infelizmente a ação humana tem vindo a poluir de plásticos este grande habitat e pulmão do planeta. No dia 8 de junho, todos os anos, fazemos […]

Free

World Ocean Day Sail on Brigantine Matthew Turner

Please join us for a special sail on San Francisco Bay, an event dedicated to the ocean and all its creatures.  There will be marine mammal observations, sustainability programming, and the opportunity to participate in raising the sail and helping steer the ship.  Brigantine Matthew Turner is a 132' wooden sailing ship, built in Sausalito […]

$169.00

World Ocean Day at the Columbus Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 4850 POWELL RD,, Powell, OH, United States

A fun and interactive in person event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with live animal presentations that focus on impacts of plastic pollution and climate change, informational tables with hands-on biofacts ranging from sea turtle and manatee conservation to coral research and restoration, and even a reusable coloring table for kids and grownups alike […]

2025 Perdido Key World Ocean Day Celebration

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

Join us for the 2025 World Ocean Day Celebration, hosted by the Perdido Key Chamber Foundation! This free, family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, June 8th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Perdido Key Visitors Center (15500 Perdido Key Drive). This open house-style event is designed to bring the community together to celebrate World Ocean Day and highlight the amazing work of […]

Free

Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) 2025

Hong Kong Maritime Institute 11 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong, China

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 by primary and secondary school students will be screened online and on location in Hong Kong (depending on covid restrictions).  ​The festival is open to […]

Free

‘The Last Dive’ World Premiere Screening – Tribeca Film Festival

SVA Theatre 333 West 23 Street, New York, NY, United States

Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, a veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s […]

Maine Ocean Festival

Oceanarium and Education Center 1351 State Highway 3, BAR HARBOR, ME, United States

Join the Oceanarium in Bar Harbor, Maine for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers and presenters discussing relevant ideas and issues affecting the Gulf of Maine today. High tide, low tide, or somewhere in between, you’ll love it. Bring the whole family and wear blue for the ocean!