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June – Ocean Month in the Swakopmund Museum

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

The French research schooner Tara stops in Walvis Bay from 1st – 6th June for an outreach stopover about the Ocean. The Tara Ocean Foundation is a French scientific foundation […]

Seaweed Days Presented by Cascadia Seaweed

The thought of slowing climate change is often overwhelming, so much so that it leads to fear and inaction for individuals. But there is light where most people may not […]

Oceans Week Victoria

Oceans Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Oceans Week events include educational and recreational activities that […]

Sustainable Seafood Special Menu for World Oceans Day

35 of Hong Kong’s and Macau’s leading restaurants and hotels commit to serving sustainable and responsibly sourced seafood between 6-12 June for United Nations World Oceans Day, joining the urgent call of the Hong […]

Sea First International Ocean Festival

Black&White Kafe Black&White Kafe Takkebijsters 72 4817 BL Breda, Breda, Netherlands

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 […]

European Maritime Day in Cyprus

Larnaca Marina Marina Larnacas, Larnaca, Cyprus

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 […]

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World Oceans Weekend at Kansas City Zoo

Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132, Kansas City, MO, United States

Swim on over to the Kansas City Zoo on June 11-12 to celebrate World Oceans Weekend! Visit our displays near the aquarium construction site to learn how all water is connected […]

2022 World Ocean Weekend Celebration

W South Beach 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

In honor of World Ocean Day 2022, the W South Beach presents the 2nd Annual World Ocean Weekend Celebration on June 11th & 12th. Coordinated by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail, the […]

World Ocean Festival- Gaia NoMaya, Brooklyn

Gaia NoMaya 510 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

We are thrilled to bring together so many amazing non-profits, creative communities, musicians, artists, healers, and Brooklyn's diverse and multi-dimensional culture for a great cause to support ocean education for […]

Sea Glass Festival

The Windjammer 321 Atlantic Ave, westerly RI 02891, RI, United States

Creating art with beach finds, cleaning our beaches and using our funds from sea glass to driftwood in art work. Come learn about the evolution of sea glass and other […]

Festival: CONOCE EL OCÉANO

Oficina de Turismo de Oropesa del mar Plaza París, Tr.ª Concha, s/n, 12594 Oropesa del Mar, Castellón, Spain, Oropesa del Mar, Castellón, Spain

Con motivo del Día Mundial del Océano estaremos el próximo domingo 12 de junio en la Oficina de Turismo de Oropesa del mar. Bajo el nombre CONOCE EL OCÉANO, realizaremos […]

World Ocean Day in Spain

El Torreón C. Torreón, 17, Las Lagunas de Mijas, Malaga, Spain

In collaboration with other local organizations and with the town hall, on the 12th of June we will be celebrating World Ocean Day in style. Live music, yoga, work outs, […]

World Oceans Day celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf

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

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 […]

2022 Boston Dragon Boat Festival

John Week's Foot Bridge John W. Week's Foot Bridge, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us in Riverbend Park, near the John W. Weeks Bridge and Harvard Square to experience a day of cultural performances, Asian street food, and exciting dragon boat racing!

Water Fest in Valencia!

Graderies Nord de La Marina Graderies Nord de La Marina, 46011 València, Valencia, Spain, Valencia, Spain

El 25 y 26 de junio estaremos en el Water Fest, de Tuawa, en la Marina de Valencia. El WaterFest es un evento pensado para que todos los miembros de […]

Okinawa International School Marine Day 2022

Azama Sun Sun Beach Azama-1141 3 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1502, Japan, Japan

On July 14th, Middle & High School students from the Okinawa International School (OIS) will celebrate Marine Day, a public holiday in Japan when people show appreciation for the seas and oceans.  Location: […]

Global Ocean Treaty rally and dance party

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 1st Ave. & E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, New York, NY, United States

This month, world leaders will gather at the United Nations to continue negotiations on a Global Ocean Treaty. This meeting may be the world’s last chance to secure a treaty […]

Redpath Waterfront Festival

HTP Park 339 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) is an annual summer event that began in 2010. Each year the festival features on-land and on-water entertainment including live music, food, kids activities, nautical […]

Biscayne Bay Experience

Hobie Beach 4100 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, FL, United States

Presented by Blue Scholars and The Barnacle Society, and in partnership with several amazing organizations, the 3rd annual Biscayne Bay Experience & Celebration will take place on December 10th. Open […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blue Standard

Exciting news from the Blue Standard by Oceanic Global.  A first of its kind cross-industry standard by Oceanic Global, the Blue Standard (Blue) empowers industries and businesses of all sizes […]

Just sand in the beaches! – Clean up & Conferences

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

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 […]

3rd Annual World Ocean Weekend Celebration

W South Beach 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

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 […]

Wai Kai Ocean Fest

Wai Kai 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd., Ewa Beach, HI 96706-6250, Ewa Beach, HI, United States

In honor of World Oceans Day, Wai Kai Ocean Fest celebrates the waterman culture and lifestyle, provides education on how to better our human impact on the environment, and protects our […]

Passion for Ocean-festival: Oslo, 2023

Bygdønes 39 Bygdøynesveien, Oslo, Norway

Passion for Ocean is an Ocean-festival. The festival is a free and accessible event with activities for the entire family. We gather companies and organizations who work with the ocean […]

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Sunshine Coast World Ocean Day Festival

Sunshine Coast, Australia Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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 […]

#LatinosMarinos Ocean Conservation and Happy Hour in DC

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana 401 7th Street, Northwest Washington, WA, United States

Hey, #LatinosMarinos! Are you ready for an evening of fun and community? Join us at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in D.C. on June 5! At this event, you'll have the opportunity […]

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, United Kingdom

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, United Kingdom

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 […]

World Ocean Week

Banana-Bay Banana-Bay, Oceangatan 2. Helsingborg, Helsingborg, Sweden

Kom och fira Världshavsveckan med oss! Mellan den 8-14 juni håller vi flera havsrelaterade aktiviteter på Banana-Bay i Helsingborg. Välkommen liten som stor! Come and celebrate World Ocean Week with […]

Didriksons World Ocean Day celebration

Didriksons Regnkläder AB Didriksons Regnkläder AB, Prognosgatan 8, 504 64 Borås, Sweden, Boras, Sweden

Today, June 8, marks World Ocean Day. We were born by the ocean. Ever since Didriksons was founded in a Swedish fishing village 110 years ago, the life and health […]

Ocean Heal and La Perla Negra World Ocean Day celebration

la perla negra resort playa naranjo, puntareanas, Costa Rica

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 – Suva, Fiji

Albert Park, Suva, Fiji VC3F+4X8, Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji, Suva, Fiji

World Ocean Day will be celebrated in Suva, Fiji, Starting with a march through the city center (from the flea market to Albert Park) lead by the Fiji Navy band. […]

Ocean Fest 2023

Ernguul Park Ernguul Park, Koror - Palau, Koror, Palau

Celebrating World Ocean Day This event will launch our collective vision for #OurOcean Come join the fun activities and witness and taste the Sea to Cuisine cooking competition and showcase! […]

Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival

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

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, 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 […]

10 June World Ocean Surf Sister Meet-Up

Oosteroever Oostende Halvemaandijk 8400 Oostende, Belgium, Oostende, Belgium

Surfsisters of the North Sea come together to clean the beach, breathe & do yoga on the sand, surf in the water, listen to a motivational speaker (surfer & shaper […]

WOAH (World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout) Festival

Seseh Beach Seseh Beach, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia, Canggu, Indonesia

The World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout (WOAH) Festival is a celebration of all things water starting from the ocean. WOAH Festival will be held on June 10th the weekend of World […]

Maidens World Ocean Day Festival – June 10/11/12 2023 🦈

Maidens Community Association Maidens, Girvan, United Kingdom

Three day festival celebrating the old fishing village of Maidens and the need to look after our neighbouring ocean. Events for all ages in the community and speakers over the […]

Rock The Ocean x MEEC World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Marine Environmental Education Center 4414 N. Surf Rd, Hollywood FL 33019, Hollywood, FL, United States

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x MEEC BEACH CLEANUP TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY! Kick-Off to Summer Break! Giveaways Education Booths Food Vendors Self-Metered Parking For any questions, […]

Rock The Ocean x MEEC World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup

Marine Environmental Education Center 4414 N. Surf Rd, Hollywood FL 33019, Hollywood, FL, United States

JOIN US FOR A ROCK THE OCEAN x MEEC BEACH CLEANUP TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY! Kick-Off to Summer Break! Giveaways Education Booths Food Vendors Self-Metered Parking For any questions, […]

Maine Ocean Festival

Oceanarium and Education Center 1351 ME-3 Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Celebrate the Gulf of Maine and the Extraordinary Life Within It Join the Oceanarium in Bar Harbor, Maine for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers […]

World Ocean Day – Ventura

Ventura Harbor Cove 1860 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, United States

Make marine memories at a free, family-friendly beach event! World Ocean Day Ventura will be held at the Ventura Harbor during the Ventura Outrigger Challenge. The day-long event will feature […]

Coastal Creations @ Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Cley Marshes Visitor Centre Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Coast Rd, Cley next the Sea, Cley next the Sea, United Kingdom

We will search the strandline for natural treasures washed up by the sea. Using natural materials on the beach, we will then create beach art inspired by the coast. Meet […]

Día Mundial Del Océano ConCon

Playa La Boca, Concon Borgoño 24790, Concon, Valparaíso, Chile

AMIGXS! June 8th is World Ocean Day and we have organized an event for Saturday June 10th with the intention to contribute together our part of protecting the ocean. The […]

Journée Mondiale des Océans @ Saint-Tropez

Golfe de Saint-Tropez Golfe de Saint-Tropez, Saint-Tropez, France

Organisation d'un nettoyage de plages sur 7 communes du golfe de Saint-Tropez couvrant environ 42 kms, avec des animations sur toutes les plages, une méditation en simultanée et de nombreuses […]

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 […]

Ocean Week Victoria

Ocean Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Ocean Week events include educational and recreational activities that […]

Maidens World Ocean Day

Maidens Community Association Maidens, Girvan, United Kingdom

Join us for our festival celebrating our oceans. RNLI/Biosphere/Rangers from NTS/Guids/Craft Fair /Beach Yoga / environmental speakers inc Doug Allan/ Nick Ray and community shindig Learn more here 

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Maine Ocean Festival

Oceanarium and Education Center 1351 ME-3 Bar Harbor, ME, United States

The Maine Ocean Festival came into existence when the staff at the Oceanarium brainstormed about creating our first annual fundraiser to support our mission of providing educational exhibits and programs […]

World Ocean Day Celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC

Kelp Reef Adventures Fisherman's Wharf, 1 Dallas Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for our 10th 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, […]