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Bike2Work Challenge to end ocean plastic waste From April 19 to June 8, Swisspacer will hold a Bike2Work Challenge to address climate change and the overwhelming amount of plastic that enters oceans every day. As we continue to create more plastic waste, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Swisspacer is […]
The origin of life is from ocean, and ocean supports 25% marine ecosystem. 60% coral reefs are expected to be dead and gone in the next 30 years. From the Earth to the Ocean —— April 22 World Earth Day to June 8 World Ocean Day. Sponsored by iLab, eXtremeSPACE summons eXtreme sports professionals and […]
The Planet Prodigy (TPP) is excited to announce our very first fundraising activity : Make-It-A-Habit Walkathon! Make-It-A-Habit is a walkathon aimed for students to adapt themselves to walking as an alternative! It is a fun, flexible activity that can burn calories and help save the environment simultaneously! We welcome everyone to participate in this activity. […]
A beautiful start to your day; meditation and breath work, yoga, journaling, movement, healing sounds, and an optional cold plunge. The weight of the world is on your shoulders and you need a moment to just b r e a t h e... come into the Kove with us for a morning of mindfulness with […]
European Union Think Civil Program Project named "Clean Ocean, Clean Future" of Antalya Underwater Association Within the scope of the "Clean Ocean, Clean Future" Project prepared by the Antalya Underwater Association; 20 young people will be given diving training. An underwater cleaning team will be established with the participation of our young people and members […]
Now, adidas is inviting runners everywhere to take those runners high to new heights in a bid to clean up our oceans. An estimated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the world’s oceans every year, and by 2050 scientists predict that there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans. In response to this news, adidas […]
Join the largest group of naturalists in the world and share knowledge about the Great Barrier Reef. We are encouraging all people to connect with the ocean between 1 and 8 June, 2022 and share photographs about marine life. If you are a beach walker, citizen scientist, snorkelers, SCUBA diver, fisher, tourist, Master Reef Guide, […]
The Live Ocean Winter Dip is back for its third consecutive year on Wednesday 8 June to mark World Ocean Day. The ask is to take the plunge (ocean, river, lake, get creative if you aren’t by any body of water) to raise awareness for the need for collective action to protect and restore the […]
BC Marine Trails strives to secure water access for public recreation for present and future generations and links coastal communities together by water. To show our love of the coast, BC Marine Trails is working in partnership with other organizations to promote World Ocean Week, June 1st - 8th, 2022. How can you contribute? Simply […]
June 1st 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM VIRTUAL 🤓 MASTER CLASS with high aerobatic athlete Lysanne Richard and her freediver and open water safety collaborator, François Leduc. The master class makes it possible to share the very original and inspiring experience of trades and expertise related to the ocean. 🌊 An extreme diver of international […]
With the support of the ÇEVKO Foundation and with the participation of Istanbul University Institute of Marine Sciences and Management (IU-DEBİEN), Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TUDAV) and Search and Rescue at Sea (DAKSAR), we will organize the diving event as Respect to Depth Dive Group and Turkish Diver Club. With the diving event we will […]
The 2022 edition of the Breathe World Oceans Day Swim on 4 June has received a boost with Consol Glass coming on board as the event’s official title sponsor. Africa’s largest glass packaging producer is joining forces with Breathe Conservation to raise awareness around the need to eliminate single use plastics. Breathe Conservation’s work has […]
The Big Paddle Cleanup is British Canoeing's biggest week of action to date. Help us to protect the places we love to paddle from plastic pollution by organising your own paddle cleanup from 4 – 12th June. We want everyone to have access to blue spaces and enjoy the many benefits of being out on […]
Our monthly reef and beach clean up will take place in conjunction with the Consol World Oceans day swim as long as the beaches are safe to be reopened by the city. IF beaches are still closed due to the e-coli count we will do a beach clean up instead. Learn more here: https://breatheconservation.org/projects-and-events/
8.30am: Beachside Yoga with Claire O'Brien 9.30am: Blue Mind talk over a beachside breakfast with OCL Co-founder Tamsin Raine Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ocean-yoga-breakfast-club-tickets-324173972077 From 11.30am onwards: Beachside Ocean Exhibition Ocean Art / Pebble Painting OCL Store & Music WOD inspired Menu Book your table here: www.nudefood.je
Galway Atlantaquaria and Move & Breathe invite you to join us for a beach clean up with Clean Coasts and Yoga session on Grattan Beach, Salthill. 11am Talk and Intro & Beach Clean with Garry from Galway Atlantaquaria LTD. 11.30am Yoga & Breathwork with Sinéad from Move&Breathe.ie ( Bring your own mat/towel ) 12pm * […]
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 […]
On the 7th of june 2022 we travelled roughly 40km to take part in an activity that consisted of exploring a marine park in Sesimbra, Portugal. The marine park was created in 1998 and 2000 marine species can be admired in the 53km that covers the length of the park. Groups of two rode on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Event to promote awareness of our ocean to the Seaton High School community.
The Live Ocean Winter Dip is back to celebrate World Ocean Day and raise awareness around the need for collective action to protect and restore the ocean. So gather your friends or family and take the plunge on Wednesday 8 June, rain hail or shine! Dip for 30 seconds Nominate 3 mates Tag @itsliveocean #LiveOceanDip […]
Even when at home you can still celebrate the ocean and help ocean animals have a safe home! Get ready for #WorldOceanDay by joining with @AdelaideScuba to protect at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030. Wear Blue on June the 8th in support of World Ocean Day and Sign in support […]
Beginning on World Oceans Day on June 8, we start our annual Manta Trawls on our traditional sailing vessel Albin Köbis. Our berth is Flensburg and we will sail the Flensburg Fjord, the Schlei and the Danish South Sea. The aim is to take as many samples as possible from the sea and to pull […]
Take Action: Earn $BEACH On World Oceans Day (8th June), The Beach Collective are proud to launch Beach Action. Combining the power of direct action and the power of social media, Beach Action is a social platform which rewards people for taking direct climate action. Whether it’s picking up litter from the beach, growing your […]
Celebrating world ocean Day by connecting with nature at the beach and feel the energy is of the ocean. Mission Green Mumbai Subhajit Mukherjee Learn more here
Oggi nella Giornata Mondiale degli Oceani, si organizzano attività di formazione, educazione e cultura del nostra Mare con i ragazzi degli Istituti Scolastici che hanno aderito al progetto ! ENG: Today on World Oceans Day, training, education and culture activities of our Sea are organized with the children of the Schools that have joined the […]
Are you ready for #DiveoftheYear Awards 2022? On June 8th, #WorldOceanDay, our ambassador Fabien Cousteau will present this year’s winner and runner-ups! Learn more and view the winners here!
This year we are having a celebration for World Ocean Day at Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium located in Springfield, MO. There will be crafts, pledges, and scavenger hunts here at our aquarium. Enjoy the tour as you participate in ocean craft tables and visit our wildlife galleries as well! Our mission is […]
Celebrate World Oceans Day with a water cleanup in Senggigi! Bring your snorkeling gear and a broomstick, mashbags will be provided. You can park in front of Senggigi Art Market and walk down to the beach next to the police station. On the beach turn right and meet us in front of Sheraton Resort. Info: […]
World Ocean Day is June 8, 2022. Celebrate with a sail on San Francisco Bay. Learn more here
Community Beach Clean, Networking and Sea Dip Learn more here
Join us and our community of conscientious swimmers for a citizen science beach clean up followed by a swim at Towan Beach! MEETING: outside C space at 9am, we will walk down to Towan beach together for a litter pick and swim. BEFORE: feel free to download the Marine Debris Tracker app to log micro […]
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Beach Bucket Foundation, Blowing Rocks Preserve, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area and Visit Palm Beach, is celebrating World Ocean Day with a land and waterway cleanup. Participants are invited to clean up the shoreline and waterway at Coral Cove Park by walking, kayaking, […]
Join us for our Clean Up Dive When: Wednesday, June 8 at 9:00 am Where: Wellbeach Dive Resort We provide tanks and weights free of charge! What to bring: your dive-gear, net bags, D.A.D bags, tongs and cutting tools, etc. Please call, text or message us, if you want to join! Learn more here
Kids Dive program and Sesimbra Municipality will celebrate World Oceans Day – a day for humanity to celebrate the ocean - by providing experiential learning to 60 local students. All participants will have the opportunity to engage in an innovative first scuba-diving experience, full of surprises, reinforced by two practical workshops on the importance of […]
Demain, 8 juin, joignez-vous à nous et la Commune de NGOR pour célébrer la Journée mondiale de l'océan. Dès 9h le matin, nous débuterons un grand nettoyage sous-marin et de la plage avec : les plongeurs de la @Marine nationale Sénégalaise , les plongeurs de Ngor, de l'île de Ngor, et du Barracuda, Ecole les […]
Come celebrate World Ocean Day with the Gespe’gewaq Mi’gmaq Resource Council (GMRC) on Wednesday, June 8th. GMRC will be hosting a shoreline cleanup in Eel River Bar as we do our part to help to protect and restore our shared ocean and climate by keeping litter from entering the bay. We invite volunteers to join […]
This a clean up exercise to retrieve discarded plastics in a coastal Community (Okiama) in Bayelsa state, Nigeria with major focus on the bank if freshwater flowing along the coast of the community. The participants of the events are the community high school students (up to 50) with age group 10-17. The event also features; […]
Join us for a sail aboard tall ship, Matthew Turner, to celebrate World Ocean Day on San Francisco Bay. Our on board educators will engage passengers with interactive explorations of the Bay, water sampling, marine biology & ecology, microplastics and seamanship. Passengers can help raise sails & learn about the regenerative hybrid electric propulsion system […]
@Project Rescue Ocean & @Nomads Surfing vous préparent une après midi engagée avec un grand nettoyage de plage pour célébrer la journée internationale de l'Océan! Ouvert à tout le monde, petits et grands, on vous attend donc nombreux sous le soleil et dans la bonne humeur. Le Beach Clean Up se déroulera à Lacanau Plage […]
The Club Náutico Sudestada officially presents its Ocean Sailing School. Our goal is to promote sailing and water sports in the town of La Paloma-Rocha. It also aims to promote a healthy link between tourists and the local community and the marine environment. In this way, a proposal for a healthy environment is generated framed […]
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 […]
Sounds Of Earth ( SOE ) together with Oceans For All Foundations and Green Hearts Phuket is delighted to invite you to get together for a moment of celebrations for World Ocean Day " Fulfilling Our PROMISE Together with Sounds Of Phuket." . On this special occasion be part of the commitment to project and […]
Join us to kick-off the 2022 Summer Reading Program: "Oceans of Possibilities" with the launch of the Library's very own STORYWALK® at the Los Fresnos Community Park!! What is a StoryWalk®? It’s a fun, educational activity where pages from a children’s picture book will be placed on posts along the trail, so you can […]
Sunset Whale and Marine Life Cruise! 6:00 – 8:30 pm Join our crew for an experience you will never forget! Your 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating Blue whales; large schools of […]
The Hub Sea Swimmers are hosting a “pick and dip” event to celebrate World Ocean Day. Did you know that oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming - or that over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods? - @wwf @wwf_uk It’s so […]
Online forum for ocean conservation on World Ocean Day. Professional speakers of diver, surfer, sailor, climber, traveler and island environmentlist. Live broadcasting support by iLab and eXtremeSPACE. Learn more here!
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 […]
Join us to celebrate world oceans day! Play ocean corn hole, watch scuba divers, see enchanting mermaids, listen to keeper chats, learn about corals, and you can even win a free Behind the Scenes Tour! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Learn more here
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 […]
Join Muri Village Community for our annual Muri beach clean up to celebrate World Oceans Day! Help the environment and explore the lagoon and beaches of Muri with boats to the Motu or select a stream or coastline around Muri (or anywhere in Rarotonga) to clean. Join us back at Rarotonga Sailing Club […]
To celebrate World Ocean’s Day 2022, 勃勃海洋 Living Seas Hong Kong is organising a Marine Survey Dive on Saturday 11th June. The objective is to have a fun day out exploring a dive site in the Sai Kung area, and then record what Marine Life we find. All records will be entered into our growing database. We […]
Alunos e professores do Nupem UFRJ irão comemorar o dia mundial dos oceanos promovendo uma ação de educação ambiental sobre a biodiversidade marinha costeira e a preservação dos oceanos, dia 11 de junho de 2022 na praia dos cavaleiros, Macaé, RJ. Serão exposições e atividades interativas para um público de todas as idades e ao […]
Dive into Oceans Week with a collaborative event on the Halifax waterfront. Through Project Aware’s Dive Against Debris, Blowing Bubbles, and Torpedo Rays Scuba Adventures, certified divers can register to partake in an ocean cleanup dive in the Halifax Harbour to document the types of plastic collected. Non-divers are encouraged to participate in a shoreline […]
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 […]
The StFX Biology Department will be hosting their 9th Annual World Oceans Day event June 11th. The event will promote ocean awareness to younger generations and to the general public. Activities and presenters include Bird Studies Canada, Sydney Coast Guard, Eastern Region Solid Waste Management, crafts, live critters, preserved specimens, forehead and arm painting, henna […]
Join us for the second annual Paddle Out for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) fundraiser on Saturday, June 11, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, CA. This event focuses on SBMM’s mission to “celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminate our rich connections with the sea.” The community is invited to […]
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 […]
The Trail for the Ocean takes place between June 12th and September 10th 2022. The objective is to collect €2500 through crowdfunding and dedicate this money to actions to help save the ocean. On June we are running 25 kilometers along the ocean through dunes and sand with kids. On September 10th we are rowing […]
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!
OCEAN CLEAN UP 🌊🧹 For 2 hours on World Oceans Day (8 June), our kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are ✨free✨ for anyone to use, as long as you help pick trash from the shore and the sea too. So forward this to your crew, and lock down this date: 🗓️ 8 June, 10am to […]
The planet is breaking down but the surf industry is stepping up! The Surf Industry Members Association is excited to bring back the #SurfCleanOceans campaign - an e-commerce online fundraiser to benefit the SIMA Environmental Fund and its beneficiaries. Healthy oceans and clean beaches are important to not only our surf industry, but to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 la familia disfruten de actividades medioambientales, conciertos, zonas didácticas y lúdicas, especialmente diseñadas para ellos. En la Zona Planeta Azul nos podréis encontrar de 11:00 […]
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is a competition uniting yachting projects around zero emission propulsion and sustainability. The event gathers teams participating in the races & the industry taking part in the exhibition and conferences resulting in a Sustainability Hub at the heart of the Yacht Club de Monaco. University Teams and professionals challenged on […]
Calling all curious minds! Come join us for a week-long day camp of fun and exploration at the beach. At Ocean Defenders camp, campers will spend their week outdoors by the shoreline learning about different ocean animals, how they survive in the ocean and the ways that we can help protect them. This camp will […]
This week-long day camp at the beach provides girls with the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a marine biologist! At Sea Squirts camp, girls will learn hands-on science skills to explore our shorelines and learn about the cool critters that live in our oceans. Campers will continue their scientist journey by conducting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: Azama Sun Sun Beach, Okinawa, Japan. Objectives: to develop an appreciation for and familiarity with the nature of the sea. through interactions with students from […]
The 2022 swims will take place in September & October 2022 which is during Australia’s winter months that are very temperate in Far North Queensland. These are also the months when prevailing weather conditions suite the swims and risk of inclement marine-life are minimal. There are two event days on this year’s calendar: The 'Classics' […]
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 programs and more! This year, the RWF is returning to an in-person festival after two years! From September 17-18, 2022, visitors are invited to a […]
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 to the public and fun for the whole family, activities include on the water recreation, education, art, volunteer impact and entertainment. BONUS! Participating beach cleanup […]
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