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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 are Changing" to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and the need to protect it. Biodiversity is essential to the existence and proper […]
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Considering the River Nile is one of the most important sources of fresh water, we have considered the necessity of cleaning it from single-use plastic and solid waste in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development and to participate in the celebration of the World Oceans Day. Learn more here
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Considering the River Nile is one of the most important sources of fresh water, we have considered the necessity of cleaning it from single-use plastic and solid waste in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development and to participate in the celebration of the World Oceans Day. Learn more here
Artist Angela McMahon creates a physical immersive installation composed of suspended and floor standing sculptures of fantastical sea creatures at Lewisham Arthouse, London SE14 6PD By imagining the undersea world where pollution and climate change have created the ideal conditions for jellyfish to thrive, Angela McMahon’s use of collected and reclaimed materials draws on scientific […]
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Considering the River Nile is one of the most important sources of fresh water, we have considered the necessity of cleaning it from single-use plastic and solid waste in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development and to participate in the celebration of the World Oceans Day. Learn more here
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
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 explore and interact with the ocean. We are excited for you to join us for Ocean Week this year! Our Activity Calendar has a broad […]
ReefBlitz is an annual event that brings together students, divers, fishers, scientists and conservationists and multiple citizen science programs to help Queensland communities collect a snapshot of information relevant to reef health. The citizen science tool iNaturalist is the method we use to record observations Supporting you: An online introduction and training on INaturalist and […]
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 […]
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
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 […]
The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting the ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect our ocean. Programming will be focused on our theme […]
Provided will be: Gloves Refuse bags Time: Cleanup starts promptly at 11:00 AM Meeting Time: Please arrive by 10:45 AM Meeting Point: Sunset Beach Parking The plan: We'll distribute bags, gloves, and other cleanup materials. Depending on our numbers, we'll split up into groups to cover different sections of the beach effectively. […]
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Join us for our 5th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival! This year's festival is produced in collaboration with RhizomeUP!Media and Rogue Fest. We have a full week of activities FREE to the public including: 🐟 LIVE film events 🐟 Our famous online NEMO talks running through-out the week 🐟 Citizen science events such as Forage […]
Theme: Be proactive changing agents for a sustainable ocean The activities include marine exhibitions from NGOs and related agencies, environmental talks, green market (plastic free), treasure hunt quiz, Reef Stakes game workshop, upcycling workshops and many more. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/TAMECenter/
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!
Join us for an @OceanWise World Oceans Day cleanup! We are excited to share that we are hosting cleanups in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, so join in or drop by to support when you can. Can’t make it? No matter where you are, there’s a way to participate. Register to lead or join a solo […]
Sea Camp is a week-long marine adventure for ages 10-18. Throughout the summer, Sea Campers will explore marine environments while learning about the ocean's inhabitants and ecosystems. Sea Campers will be asked to make pledges indicating what they can do to have a positive impact on the ocean. Pledges will be shared on social media […]
At the core of OCL's initiatives is World Oceans Day. This event serves as an annual celebration of our beautiful blue planet, whilst also raising awareness about the challenges that face it. Our annual event provides an inclusive space where people can unite to appreciate the beauty and significance of the ocean. These gatherings are […]
The vision, ambition, innovation, cultures and collaborations of leaders powers the movement to protect our ocean and our blue planet by tearing down systemic inequities, reversing biodiversity loss, and tackling climate change. To tackle these herculean challenges, we must lift up and connect leaders everywhere to drive change, break down barriers, embrace responsibility and service, and build and support diverse […]
In honour of this day, we have organized the Sinda Island Cleanup Event, an engaging and impactful event aimed at cleaning up the beautiful Sinda Island while raising awareness about ocean conservation. This event will bring together NGOs, corporate partners, volunteers, and local communities to contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment. Date: April 7, […]
In honour of this day, Sana Mare Tanzania and Mazingira Konekti are hosting the Sinda Island Cleanup Event, an engaging and impactful event aimed at cleaning up the beautiful Sinda Island while raising awareness about ocean conservation. This event will bring together NGOs, corporate partners, volunteers, and local communities to contribute to a cleaner and […]
Come celebrate World Ocean Day with Surfrider Foundation Kauai Chapter and Kauai Society of Artists! WASHED UP is a marine debris art show and pieces of art are created with at least 50% marine debris. The art show reception will be a nice time to socialize while viewing all the artwork. We will have refreshments, […]
The annual Open Day (OD) of the Marine Biology Station Piran (National Institute of Biology; MBP-NIB) is organised as part of cooperative programmes with UNESCO to celebrate the World Ocean Day and to increase ocean literacy among the general public. OD is the main promotional activity of MBP-NIB and is very popular, especially among primary […]
The Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO Ghana) will organise a one-day awareness in one second cycle school and one fishing community to create awareness on the importance of the ocean, the threats, and conservation needs (in the school) and benefits of good sanitation (in the community). The school and community are carefully selected due […]
Photography is a powerful medium of expression that can be used to communicate strong positive messages about a subject. This open and free photo event seeks to inspire the creation and dissemination of such positive imagery, which conveys the beauty and importance of the ocean and humankind’s relation to it. It is open to all […]
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, […]
Join the Abel Tasman on a journey through the 6 Arctic Tipping Points. The Arctic is home to 6 of the 16 Global Tipping Points - critical thresholds that represent the limit of Planetary Boundaries. When crossed, large-scale abrupt and irreversible changes occur, with resulting impacts on both people and nature. Through this expedition, we […]
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CLEAN TURTLE NESTING BEACH Plastic Punch, @af_accra is organizing a beach cleanup in the Regional Maritime University/ Mighty beach (Nungua) to raise awareness on the dangers of plastics for the environment and marine life as part of @oceanic.society #GlobalOceanCleanup This area is home to endangered species of turtles that come […]
World Ocean Day is here again! Saturday, June 8th, 2024, will be an unforgettable day of fitness, family-friendly activities, beach vendors and fun! Imagine starting off your morning with a FREE Beach Yoga session courtesy of Bliss Yoga at beautiful Perdido Key Beach Access #4. There will also be story-time for the kids. Then you […]
Plastic Punch is organising a beach cleanup in the Regional Maritime University/ Mighty beach (Nungua, Accra) to raise awareness on the dangers of plastics for the environment and marine life by involving the youth. This area is home to endangered species of turtles that come to nest on a plastic infested beach. Plastic Punch will […]
This cleanup is a collaborative endeavour, hosted by Ocean Week Halifax, Mind Your Plastic, Torpedo Rays Scuba, Sustainable Oceans Conference, and Africville Heritage Trust. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the local marine environment by removing debris and litter from both the shoreline and underwater. This initiative […]
Join us to share, tackle anxiety and feelings of hopelessness towards the Climate Crisis. In June we'll be meeting at Ruby Lane Cafe - 200 Pittwater Road, Manly What's in it for everyone: - Promote positive interactions with the environment - Fostering a sense of community and collaboration - Inspire collective action towards a […]
A community beach clean in Cellardyke Harbour Scotland - recording what we find and followed by creative crafting with seaweed led by eco artist Cally Nurse. Learn more here
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