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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 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 expect it! Register Today Living in our oceans, capturing carbon, providing habitat, and producing oxygen are brown, green and red seaweeds with so many potential […]
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, […]
Regardless of age, sex, race, and religion, music embraces all, enlightens all. As melodies begin, so does the magic penetrating into one's soul, reading one's mind, attaching to one's emotions. Hearing Our Planet delivers the beauty of music to worldwide audience, whom with us are though socially distanced, yet spiritually connected. We aim to hearten, […]
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 Kong Sustainable Seafood Coalition (HKSSC) to save depleting fish stocks. Hong Kong is a prodigious consumer of seafood, importing products from over 150 countries/territories, with a […]
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 […]
Come enjoy sea safaris, fishing trips, marine sports, surfing and swimming, local seafood menus, and RNLI lifeboats on show. Learn more here
As a part of the Birth Centenary celebration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of Bangladesh, the Maritime Affairs Unit (MAU), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and SAFE with other ocean-related stakeholders will jointly organize a three-day-long Bangabandhu Bay of Bengal Festival-2022, on the occasion of World Ocean Day. Learn more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Lesvos Plastic Free, Events Lesvos, and Barracuda beach bar for a day of activities to help save our ocean. - photo competitions - treasure hunt and games without borders - presentation about ocean and 30x30 goal to the children, quiz and certificates handling Learn more: www.lesvoscuba.gr
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, […]
The World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout (WOAH) Festival is a whole community, family fun day to celebrate World Ocean Day and raise awareness about the ocean, water, and sustainability while engaging and connecting with local and global ocean-loving people and institutions in our inimitable GREEN SCHOOL style. All proceeds go to help fund Local Scholarship students […]
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 and watch our animals throughout the Zoo receive special ocean-themed enrichment. Stop by the lobby to sign the 30x30 pledge to show your commitment to […]
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 Weekend Celebration is designed to raise awareness around our one world ocean through community engagement and volunteer impact. More than 20 local and […]
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 the youth! This will be a full day of music from top talent both live and with djs, wellness spa services and experiences, guest speakers […]
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 items from the sea. Marvel in the creations are artists have made and repurposed these beach finds. Learn more here
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 […]
Join us as we celebrate World Ocean Day with snacks, activities, & crafts for the whole family with a special presentation from the San Antonio River Authority Planning Coordinator, Michelle E. Garza. Michelle E. Garza will present on our impact on the San Antonio River, the San Antonio Bay, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. […]
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo invites guests to help us celebrate World Ocean Day. This family fun, Kids for Nature World Oceans Day event will help educate kids and guests on how to protect our ocean and the marine life that call it home. Activities will help further educate kids while still having fun! Learn […]
The St. Lucie County Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a family-friendly event featuring activities, crafts, a beach clean-up, behind the scenes tours and more. Learn more here
The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is holding its annual Festival Del Mar event taking place on June 8th from 10am-3pm to celebrate World Oceans Day! Guests can dive into learning about all things ocean while including Latin American cultural traditions. There will be music, bilingual aquarium feedings and touch tanks, arts and crafts, and […]
We are students who want to take immediate action to help the ocean. Our purpose is to be a medium of action to help the ocean as a community by having fun and raising awareness. To do this, we are doing activist and artistic activities. For example, we are going to do talks, dances, posters, […]
Join Waterspirit on World Oceans Day for an afternoon of community-building, delicious plant-based food, and a special guest speaker! About this event Waterspirit's annual benefit, Joys of the Sea, will once again be held in-person! Please join us outdoors in the Oak Grove at the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson to celebrate World Oceans Day […]
Join us for an amazing day where we help protect the environment, celebrate WORLD OCEANS DAY and be part of #teamocean. We are super excited to co-host this cleanup with Eden Roc Miami Beach. When: Wednesday, June 8th 4-5 pm: Wellness Class ($5 donation) “Be Like Water” Connect with the cleansing element of water with this yin-meditation and […]
Ahoi liebe Rivercleaner! Wir laden euch herzlich zu unserem Feierabend CleanUp zum World Ocean Day ein. Am MITTWOCH den 08. JUNI befreien wir mit euch gemeinsam den Landwehrkanal von Plastik und anderem Müll. Wir starten um 17 Uhr. Alle die länger arbeiten müssen, sind herzlich eingeladen ab 20 Uhr zum WORLD OCEAN DAY SOCIAL dazuzustoßen! Live Musik, Drinks und Spendentombola […]
Artscape is a street art festival and this year it is based in Strömstad, Sweden. They have gathered artists from all over the world to paint murals around the city to highlight the beauty of the oceans; in particular, the Kosterhavet National Park, which is an archipelago of unique islands full of coral reefs and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mi Moana will be celebrating WOD on the 10th of June in Fuengirola, Spain with several other NGOs and companies that fight against pollution. There will be talks, live music and even a raffle. It will be so much fun, even Poseidon has come from Atlantis! The event will be from 6pm to 11pm. Learn […]
En colaboración con la organización Under the Water y con el apoyo del Port de Barcelona, el próximo 11 de junio celebraremos el Día Mundial de los Océanos en Barcelona. Estaremos en Platja de Sant Sebastià y Platja de San Miquel. Ven con nosotros y disfruta limpiando Por favor confirmar asistencia en bcnww@walwil.com Learn more […]
We’re excited to host an Oceans Day event in collaboration with @fisheriesmuseum on the Lunenburg waterfront! Join us for activities fun for the whole family and learn how you can get involved in protecting our oceans 🐳🌊. Questions? Contact ariel@coastalaction.org 📲. Learn more here
Come to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to celebrate our planet's beautiful oceans and be inspired to take action to protect marine life and their ocean habitats through interactive games, activities, crafts, and more. This event is included in general Zoo admission; additional fees may apply for certain activities. Please call 407.323.4450 ext. […]
Plant-Based 4 Good will be highlighting plastic pollution from the fishing industry. With an estimated 650,000 marine animals killed annually by “ghost gear” (abandoned fishing gear), we’ll show you what we can all do to make a difference. Come and try a tuna-free sandwich and see how you can get omega-3 in your diet without endangering […]
This Saturday the Flint RiverQuarium will be hosting a World Oceans Day Celebration. The celebration will be on Saturday, June 11, from 2-6 P.M. The facility will be open one hour later than the usual closing time of 5 P.M. Activities will include games, ocean-themed crafts, and a visit from Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in […]
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 una serie de actividades para los más pequeños y también para los adultos. Contaremos con talleres infantiles, un photocall y pintacaras marinos, con contenidos educativos […]
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, talks, and much more! We will be in La Cala de Mijas at the Torreón. We are still looking for sponsors, donors, and organizations that […]
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
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!
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