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7th Conference of Sea Teachers

Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Centro Ciência Viva Largo José Mariano Gago, 1,, Lisbon, Portugal

The 7th Conference of Sea Teachers happens in Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Centro Ciência Viva (Pavillion of Knowledge) in Lisbon and this year is dedicated to ocean conservation, the 30x30 programme and all the efforts currently employed by research teams all over the world to help protect what's left of the ocean. This Conference targets […]

Svjetski dan oceana

Gradska knjižnica Zadar Ul. Stjepana Radića 11b, 23000, Zadar, Croatia, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)

A set of workshops for primary school students are organized by graduate students of Sustainable Management of Aquatic Ecosystems of the Department of Ecology, Agronomy, and Aquaculture; University of Zadar, Croatia. Workshops cover several topics such as overfishing, bycatch, seaweeds, and marine food webs. The aim of the workshops is to increase marine knowledge as […]

Summer Reading 2022 “Oceans of Possibilities” at Coffee County Manchester Public Library

Coffee County Manchester Public Library 1005 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355, United States, TN, United States

Interactive Summer Reading Program. We have stem activities,  story times, crafts, take home crafts, education on ocean environment, paid performers, ocean trivia parties and more! Check out our Facebook for more details. Take a look at our online prize catalog. We have almost 5k in prizes to give away. Come in and find Wally the walrus […]

Library Event Series: Océan21

Bibliothèque Raoul Mille 33, av Malausséna, 06200 Nice, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes département, France

Océan21 pour faire découvrir à travers animations pour le jeune public, conférences, conférences, débats, projections, expositions de photos …  le patrimoine naturel et culturel marin et sensibiliser le public aux enjeux de la biodiversité marine et à la préservation de ce patrimoine invisible. Organisé par la bibliothèque municipale de Nice avec les services Archéologie et […]

Marine and Inland Waters Forum 

There are a multitude of activities happening across the Canadian Blue Economy addressing important economic, environmental, or cultural concerns. Unfortunately, many of these activities occur in isolation, robbing us of the ability to address issues at a more holistic level. There is one thing that can be used to connect them all and reveal the […]

Mangroves Education Program

MJF Centre for Sustainable Development & Dignified Empowerment MJF Centre for Sustainable Development & Dignified Empowerment - East, RDS Road, Kumburumulai, Vembu,, Kalkudah, Sri Lanka

OceanBiome would conduct a Magroves Education program for Kalkuda zone students in coordination with the MJF Foundation to represent World Ocean Day. We'll be educating the importance of mangroves and their relevance to marine ecology to the students with some interactive sessions. Mangroves are tropical trees that grow in situations that most wood couldn't stand […]

You Can Build A Wood Boat! at Grand Ledge Area District Library

Grand Ledge Area District Library 201 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI, United States

Find out what it takes to build your own wood boat as we celebrate all things water during Oceans of Possibilities! In this one hour multi-media seminar you’ll learn what is involved in building the two most popular types of home built wooden boats. Award-winning boat builder Allen Deming of Mackinaw Watercraft will share his […]

World Ocean Day for Schools 2022

Ready for a day of creative learning like no other? World Ocean Day for Schools is back with an exciting, celebratory day of free, ocean-based activities and resources for educators and parents. Our 2022 theme: ‘Our Blue’ will help students understand (and feel) their connection to the ocean through their nearest blue space — whether […]

Zistwar Nou Losean Story Sharing Platform

#ZistwarNouLosean in Mauritian Creole means Story of Our Ocean. We had our first edition last year with Mauritius & Rodrigues Islands participants, using photography as a tool to tell their stories about our ocean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_ohbSSTAVc Inspired by The National Geographic Education/Adobe #StorytellingForImpact Series; the initiative is to bring our youth to think, explore and share […]

Billie the Octopus children’s book announcement

A Bears for Cares Book ‘Billie the Octopus’ Book Encourages Young Ones to Care About What’s Under the Sea With World Oceans Day coming Wednesday, June 8, the children’s book “Billie the Octopus” (Eifrig Publishing) invites young ones to explore the wonders of the oceans, become aware of the threats to it, and how they […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Clean Coasts: Enjoy and Protect our Coast – New Guide Release

The Clean Coasts programme works with over 1,800 communities and 37,000 volunteers to help protect and care for Ireland’s waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life, by organizing hundreds of beach clean-ups each year, mobilizing thousands of volunteers, and removing large quantities of marine litter from our coastline. The Irish coast offers breath-taking views, beautiful […]

Workshop: Dolphin Depredation 2

Viale Ruggero di Lauria Viale Ruggero di Lauria, 43, 95127 Catania CT, Italy, Italy

Marecamp co-organizes the 2nd "Depredation" workshop in the framework of the "Mitigating dolphin depredation in Mediterranean fisheries - Joining efforts for strengthening cetacean conservation and sustainable fisheries" project coordinated by ACCOBAMS and sustained by the MAVA Foundation. Scientists, marine resource managers, and fishers will jointly discuss their experiences on this topic and possible solutions. The […]

Free e-books for the World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day - 8 June Let's celebrate together! The e-books of Pesho and Popoto are free on 8-9-10 June!   The Fish who Wanted to Dance With the Stars by Barbara Pinke: http://mybook.to/peshobook   Popoto by Noemi Knight: https://lnkd.in/eHhSGU7X  

Microplastics beach research

Contada Cala Pisana Contada Cala Pisana, Lampedusa (AG), Italy, Italy

Microplastics pose a threat to the whole marine ecosystem. The MPA Pelagie Islands held a collection microplastics afternoon for the students from the “Istituto Omnicomprensivo Luigi Pirandello”, on the occasion of World Ocean Day. The microplastics will be ranked by their origin, their shape and their kind. Learn more here

Muizenberg Beach Cleanup

Muizenberg Beach Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION    THEME: Revitalization Collective Action for the Ocean. Shark Spotters in collaboration with the UCT Biological Sciences Postgraduate students will aim to bring awareness about the crucial role our oceans play and the importance of conserving and protecting our marine environment. Our marine wildlife face multiple threats and it is our […]

Home to Overseas Conference

Halifax Convention Centre Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 13th to June 16th HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA The H2O conference is an ideal event to engage with Atlantic Canada’s ocean technology industry.  The Home to Overseas Conference, is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant international participation—there were 25 countries represented in 2021! The Ocean technology sector includes marine energy […]

Great Whales: Up Close and Personal

Royal Ontario Museum Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In 2017, the ROM shared the incredible journey of Blue, ROM’s beloved blue whale, in Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story. The highly successful ROM-original exhibition told the story of nine blue whales that died tragically in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2014, and the unprecedented opportunity for research and conservation it presented. […]

Potter Park Zoo Presents: Fur & Feathers at Grand Ledge Area District Library

Grand Ledge Area District Library 201 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI, United States

As part of the “Ocean of Possibilities” summer theme at public libraries across the USA, 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 […]

Little Chef: S’more Starfish with Orange County Libraries

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 […]

Mythological Mermaids with Orange County Libraries

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 […]

Pirate’s Perfect Pet with Orange County Libraries

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 […]

Connect with Explorers at Sea in Hawai’i

Connect with Ocean Exploration Trust's Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore the deep ocean in and around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) in Hawaiian waters. Ship-to-shore interactions are one-on-one live video Q&A broadcasts with the Corps of Exploration to learn more about life onboard the ship and the latest […]

Pint of Science – Lezingenreeks ‘Hoe gezond is onze Noordzee?’

KAAP Kaffee Zeedijk, Koning Boudewijnpromenade 10, 8400 Oostende, Oostende, Belgium

The annual science festival Pint of Science invites scientists to a bar in your neighbourhood to inform you about the latest news from the world of science. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere. On 22, 23 and 24 May, the international festival visits several cities in Belgium, including Ostend. As the sea is […]

Pint of Science – Lezingenreeks ‘Hoe gezond is onze Noordzee?’

KAAP Kaffee Zeedijk, Koning Boudewijnpromenade 10, 8400 Oostende, Oostende, Belgium

The annual science festival Pint of Science invites scientists to a bar in your neighbourhood to inform you about the latest news from the world of science. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere. On 22, 23 and 24 May, the international festival visits several cities in Belgium, including Ostend. As the sea is […]

Pint of Science – Lezingenreeks ‘Hoe gezond is onze Noordzee?’

KAAP Kaffee Zeedijk, Koning Boudewijnpromenade 10, 8400 Oostende, Oostende, Belgium

The annual science festival Pint of Science invites scientists to a bar in your neighbourhood to inform you about the latest news from the world of science. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere. On 22, 23 and 24 May, the international festival visits several cities in Belgium, including Ostend. As the sea is […]

World Ocean Day 2023 League for Green Leaders online competition

Invite children (aged 8-14) to participate in the League for Green Leaders, an engaging online climate-action competition where they play to learn, play together, and play for our future. With learning-by-doing, children grow the agency of climate action and become leaders for our future.  Teachers and parents can use the League program as an engaging […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Investigate the quality of UK waterways with Digital Ocean School

Marine conversation and campaigning charity, Surfers Against Sewage, have launched a brand-new scene at Digital Ocean School, that investigates the quality of UK waterways. Digital Ocean School is an immersive 360-online resource that reimagines the future of ocean education. Whether you live 5 minutes from the coast or 5 hours away, Digital Ocean School will […]

Creature Feature: Learn all about gulls! – Californina State Parks

Gaviota State Beach 17620 Gaviota Beach Rd, Gaviota, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Join us along the Gaviota Coast to say hello to our local residents: La Gaviota a.k.a. the gull! Throughout this presentation students will examine this majestic bird species and say hello to a few others as we soar […]

Summer School 2023 – Effects of Human Activity on Biodiversity in Marine Systems

Aquarium of San Sebastian 1 Plaza de Carlos Blasco Imaz, Donostia, Spain

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 […]

Tidepool Animal Amazing Adaptations! – California State Parks

Crystal Cove State Beach Crystal Cove Trail,, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Have you ever wondered why an octopus changes colours or where hermit crabs get their shells? Join CA State Parks Interpreter Alex on a trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool […]

Draw-Along: Marine Mammals – California State Parks

Carpinteria State Beach 205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Ahoy, sea-lovers! We are thrilled to present a fin-tastic oceanic adventure like no other! Kick off World Ocean Week at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the mysterious and magnificent world of marine mammals! From the majestic humpback […]

Intervention académique de la CCIR : sensibilisation journée de l’océan à la Réunion, Academic Intervention by the CCIR: Ocean Awareness Day in Réunion.

5 Bis Rue de Paris 97400, Saint Denis (Maison Régional des Sciences et de la Technologie) 5 Bis Rue de Paris 97400, Saint Denis (Maison Régional des Sciences et de laTechnologie), Épinay-sur-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Ce jeudi 08 juin 2023 a eu lieu la journée mondiale de l’océan. Cet événement a été organisé par le pôle innovation de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de la Réunion (CCIR). Le pôle QSE du Centre Régional d’Innovation et de Transfert de Technologie représenté par Anderson MAROUDE (Ingénieur QSE) a travaillé en collaboration […]

Dia Mundial dos Oceanos – NUPEM UFRJ

Rua São José do Barreto, 764 - Macaé/RJ. Brazil Rua São José Barreto 764, Ajuda de Cima, Macaé - RJ, Brazil

Tradicionalmente, desde junho de 2016, o Instituto NUPEM comemora o Dia Mundial do Oceanos: o mar invadiu o NUPEM, com diversas atividades interativas para alunos e professores das escolas de Macaé e região norte fluminense, O objetivo do evento é despertar a consciência da população sobre a importância e conservação dos oceanos para nossa sobrevivência. […]

Reading and Bonding with Stingrays

Little Ray nature-based stories turn fear to respect and fascination. Children ages 3-8 and special needs individuals of any age identify with the stingray that brought our organization to life. Little Ray Children’s Books is a 501(c)(3) public charity. The books and website for this organization support literacy, mental health, animal appreciation and conservation. Little […]

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

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

💧🌊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 […]

Dia dos Oceanos das Nações Unidas: Planetário PUC Minas prepara programação especial

Museu de Ciências Naturais PUC Minas Av. Dom José Gaspar, 290, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Durante todo mês de junho, o Planetário PUC Minas oferecerá a exibição do filme Sounds of the Ocean (Sons do Oceano). A obra marca o Dia dos Oceanos das Nações Unidas, e o filme será exibido em formato fulldome, onde a projeção de alta tecnologia é feita de forma imersiva em sua cúpula, convidando os […]

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Deerfield Beach Citizen Art and Eco Fest

North of the Deerfield Beach Pier 200 NE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, Florida

We are reaching out to extend an invitation for you to participate in our upcoming World Ocean Day Event, taking place in Deerfield Beach (just North of the pier on the sand) on June 1st, 2024, 9am to 2pm. In collaboration with various local partners such as the Deerfield Beach Boys and Girls Club, the […]

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Bali Ocean Week

Bali, Indonesia Kyoto, Bali, Japan

Join Bali Ocean Week (BOW) for a week-long celebration of our ocean! From June 1st to 8th, participate in exciting events across Canggu, Uluwatu, Sanur, Gili Islands, and more. Learn: Attend educational talks and workshops on coral restoration, waste management, and marine conservation. Act: Participate in beach cleanups, mangrove planting, and coral reef restoration activities. […]

Explorers Club x EBSTOYP World Ocean Week Live Classroom Events

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Together with the Explorer's Club, EBSTOYP has brought together an exciting crew of ocean explorers, researchers and conservationists to take students into our planet’s final frontier. Join in all week long to meet and learn from those on the frontlines of exploring, documenting, understanding and protecting our ocean. We live on a blue planet, come […]

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Introducing the Ocean! Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Guide

Celebrate World Ocean Day with the Smithsonian Science Education Center! Join a free, virtual, hour-long webinar to explore the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals community research guide, Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?  Receive a link to additional educator resources that will help you to support young people in building their systems-thinking skills by […]

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World Ocean Day for Schools

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World Ocean Day for Schools is collaborating with Dr Pamela Buchan, Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, to run a world-first, global experiment to capture data around marine identity, marine citizenship & connection to the ocean. We’re exploring what it means to be a Good Blue Human - focusing on three main themes - […]

SEMANA OCEÂNICA PB – Oceanic Week

Espaço Oceano Rua dos Pescadores 501. Cond. Enseada dos Corais, C1. Praia do Seixas. Praia do Seixas, João Pessoa, Paraíba. CEP: 58.045-600, Brazil

A Semana Oceânica PB tem como propósito criar um espaço de diálogo colaborativo entre municípios, setor privado, sociedade civil organizada e academia em torno da conservação e utilização sustentável dos recursos marinhos, bem como promover a Cultura Oceânica sobre o MAR paraibano. De 8 a 16 de junho/2024, iremos percorrer os municípios litorâneos da Paraíba, […]

World Ocean Day

Activity stations at Maffeo Sutton Park along the waterfront with interactive experiences, shoreline cleanup, vessel tours, educational booth and more!

Do The Dunes

As Jimmy Buffett sang, ‘Mother, mother ocean, I can hear your call…’ Answer the call on Saturday, June 8th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our inaugural “Do The Dunes Cleanup Competition” with the Town of Surfside. Let’s keep the Surfside dunes pristine while learning about their importance to marine life, coastal resilience, and […]

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