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Secret Paradise Çamlıdere

Çamlıdere Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi Ankara Türkiye BEYLER MAH. DİKİLİTAŞ KÜME EVLERİ ÇOK PROGRAMLARI ANADOLU LISESI BLOK NO: 187 ÇAMLIDERE / ANKARA, Ankara, Turkey

We want to protect our natural beauties - rivers, lakes, and forests. Learn more here.

Can We Protect Our Ocean From Pollution?

University College Sabah Foundation 2–8, Jalan Sanzac, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Introduction about marine biodiversity and threats are facing nowadays, through movie screening. Follow with a talk sharing from a speaker who have been working in marine research, conservation and awareness, […]

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 […]

Planet Ocean Youth Voices

Planet Ocean Youth Voices is about letting the youth BE our Ocean's voice. To Raise awareness about its protection and preservation. To reconnect with Our Ocean. To inspire and empower […]

Blue Careers: Supporting 30×30 Through Your Career

A "blue career" is a career that contributes to the sustainable use and conservation of the marine environment. Recently, world leaders made a global commitment to protect 30% of our […]

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The 2023 Lekan Bakare Foundation World Oceans day commemoration is set to host the 2nd Saturday of Advocacy. The Advocacy Program will be hosted on Twitter spaces, the advocacy will […]

Slide Show & Video Presentation

In this online presentation I will share my slideshow regarding World Ocean Day. I will discuss and raise awareness on what it is, the reasons we celebrate, and how the […]

Private Movie Screening of The Little Mermaid in 3D

Egyptian 24 - Cinemark 7000 Arundel Mills Cir C-1, Hanover,, MD, United States

Black Girls Dive Foundation is hosting a fundraiser to support their aquatic-based STEM program. All proceeds go directly to programming. All purchases are tax-deductible. Learn more here   

No Blue No Green

In celebration of this year’s World Environment Day on June 5th and World Oceans Day on June 8th, Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and […]

World Ocean Day 2023: Presented by the Miami DDA

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 1101 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132, Miami, FL, United States

Join us for World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 4! Dive into the work Frost Science and local conservationists are doing to save our coral reefs, protect our coastlines and […]

Un Aula Bajo el Mar

San Martín 247, San Antonio Oeste, Río Negro, Argentina San Martín 247, San Antonio Oeste, Río Negro, Argentina

La muestra reunirá fotografías tomadas por el buzo marisquero Gerardo “Tata” Aguayo y textos elaborados por estudiantes, docentes, investigadores y personal técnico de la ESCIMAR. Esta muestra contiene una búsqueda […]

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: […]

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 […]

Draw-along: Learn how to draw a shark!

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Grab your drawing materials and get ready to take a deep dive into […]

Event Series Water&Movies

Water&Movies

Water&Movies Koepelplein 1E, Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands

Short films illuminating humanity’s relationship with water, from exploring the beauty of the oceans to the search for clean water. Our partners are ShortsTV, Ziggo TV, Nieuws.nl and UN Women, […]

Zoosday Tuesday Celebrates World Ocean Day

Virtual: Pueblo Zoo 3455 Nuckolls Ave, Pueblo, CO, United States

Join the Pueblo Zoo Education Team on Zoosday Tuesday - our live, 15-minute, bi-monthly webcast - as we explore the watershed and find out how it connects land-locked Colorado to […]

‘Humanatee’ Documentary Screening – Explorers Club, New York

Explorers Club 46 E 70th St,, New York, NY, United States

Planet Froth Productions will be premiering their documentary short film “Humanatee” for UN World Ocean Week at the Explorers Club in New York. The film follows the underwater archaeologist and […]

Event Series Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 803 S College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC, United States

For the month of June, our presenters for 1 Million Cups will be businesses and organizations related to the Blue Economy. June 7 - Local Catch June 14 - Sea […]

Protecting the Ocean via Criminal Law

The Explorers Club 46 E 70th Street, NY, NY 10021​ USA, New York, United States

Join  Sylvia Earle and John Vermilye for a fireside chat as they discuss the movement for legal protection for our ocean and marine life as well as launch of the Ocean for […]

Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice

Please join Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab for an online symposium on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy. The need to […]

Orcas & Reefs an Art Show by Selva Ozelli

Cold Spring Harbor, NY Whaling Museum

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 […]

World Ocean Day @ Pymble Ladies College

Pymble Ladies College Avon Rd, Pymble, NSW, Australia

Pymble Ladies College and Ocean Youth are collaborating on a school wide event for World Ocean Day 2023. World Ocean Day activities will be held on Thursday 8th June as […]

Un Océano, un clima, un futuro

 Conversatorio con cuatro de nuestros asistentes pescadores que contarán de primera fuente los obstáculos a los que se enfrentan debido al cambio climático en su día a día con su […]

Mapping Microplastics to Advance Ocean Health Webinar

From streams to rivers and oceans, ocean micro-plastics are human-made hazard impacting ocean health and the food we eat globally. During this interactive livestream, Esri and NOAA will discuss ocean […]

Reefs Go Live: 25 Years of Coral Reef Research

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) has been conducting innovative research and education in the Cayman Islands for 25 years, and this Reefs Go Live broadcast will communicate to viewers […]

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme are delighted to present a special ‘One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together’ Webinar to celebrate World Ocean Day 2022, in collaboration with […]

Conferencia: Protección de los Oceanos

Antel Arena, Montevideo (Sala Carpincho) entre José P. Varela y José Serrato, Av Damaso A. Larrañaga S/N, 12000 Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay's Environment Ministry will be sharing its vision and routemap for ocean protection, including a special announcement for marine protected areas. Presenters will include the Environment Minister, DINARA, DINABISE, Mar […]

LA DIFESA DEL MARE

Istituto Tecnico per il Turismo “Cristoforo Colombo” VIA PANISPERNA, ROMA, Italy

Il mare costituisce un prezioso scrigno di biodiversità, per difenderlo e proteggerlo nel miglior modo possibile è importante imparare a conoscerlo avendo consapevolezza del valore eco-sistemico delle aree naturali protette […]

Beach Clean-Up At The Idle Rocks Hotel

The Idle Rocks Tredenham Road, St Mawes, Truro, United Kingdom

A clean-up of the St Mawes beaches and nearby coves using only eco-friendly and biodegradable materials (bags, gloves). The local community and primary school have been invited to take part. […]

Presentation of the movie “The North Drift”

Union Theater Illingen Hauptstraße 88, Illingen, Germany

We will show the movie "The North Drift" about the distribution of plastic from rivers into the see and to costal areas. After the movie we will talk about the […]

Event Series Water&Movies

Water&Movies

Water&Movies Koepelplein 1E, Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands

Short films illuminating humanity’s relationship with water, from exploring the beauty of the oceans to the search for clean water. Our partners are ShortsTV, Ziggo TV, Nieuws.nl and UN Women, […]

BEACH CLEAN at Clover Point!

Clover Point Park 1250 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC V8V 1C4, Victoria, Canada

Gwaii Engineering is joining forces with Open Ocean Robotics and Pacific Seaweed Industry Association to host a BEACH CLEAN in honour of World Ocean Day! ⁠ ⁠ Join us on […]

Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing

Dive into the wonders of our oceans as we commemorate World Ocean Day at College of fisheries science, gumla, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. This event aims to raise awareness about […]

Celebrating Canada’s leadership role in Ocean Literacy

National Film Board 1501 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, QC, Canada

Celebrate World Ocean Day with Ocean School! We have organized a panel discussion on "Celebrating Canada's leadership role in Ocean Literacy" featuring experts and leaders in the field of ocean […]

Viewing of Gigantes de Valdes with Miguel Iniguez

TBL Cinemas Lalla Rookhweg 79, Suriname

Whale expert Miguel Iniguez will introduce this film he brought with him from Argentina during this celebration of World Ocean Day by GHFS. This event is linked to the celebration […]

Art Exhibition: ‘Into the Deep’ @ Noordhoek Art Point

Noordhoek Art Point 16 Noordhoek Main Road,, Noordhoek, South Africa

Join us as we explore the depths of Into the Deep, where beauty meets fragility and awareness sparks action. Let us appreciate, protect, and restore the wondrous realm that shapes […]

Invitation: Screening of the Short Documentary “Saving Poros”

Syggrou Building Papadopoulou street, Poros, Greece

Katheti invites you to the screening of the mini-documentary “Saving Poros” by independent journalist and documentarist Francesco De Augustinis, on Thursday, 8th June 2023, at 6 pm at the municipal building, Syggrou. In 9 […]

World Ocean Day: Sustainability, Solutions and Innovation Seminar

Bishop Burton College University Centre Bishop Burton, Bishop Burton College, York Road,, Bishop Burton, Beverley

Join the University Centre Bishop Burton team as we celebrate the role of the oceans in our everyday life. Sustainability, solutions and innovation. World Ocean Day provides a unique opportunity […]

Our Water, Our Future – Clearwater Marine Aquarium panel discussion!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL, United States

Join Ocean Conservancy and Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an evening of exploration and discovery!  Join community members for a panel discussion with local advocacy, science, and policy experts on Florida’s […]

Cine-debate Surfrider

Fundación del Parque Cristina Enea Mandasko Dukearen Pasealekua, 66, Donostia, Gipuzkoa

Surfrider España organiza un cine-debate sobre el tema de la protección del mar para el día mundial de los océanos este 8 de junio. Vamos a proyectar tres entrevistas documentales que […]

Special Screening World Ocean Day: AVATAR – The Way Of Water 3D/HFR

ASTOR Grand Cinema Nikolaistraße 8, 30159 Hannover, Hannover, Germany

SONDERVORSTELLUNG ZUM WELTTAG DES OZEANS Einmalige Sondervorstellung zum Welttag des Ozeans der Vereinten Nationen. "Avatar: The Way of Water" spielt mehr als ein Jahrzehnt nach den Ereignissen des ersten Films […]

Bridging the divide between our oceans & society: Why should we care?

Trinity College, Oxford Trinity College, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BH, Oxford, United Kingdom

Panel Summary & Aims The oceans are a mystery, as foreign to us as outer space but crucially intertwined with all life on Earth, playing a pivotal role in climate […]

World Ocean Day – Action for biodiversity and climate – Ecosurf

Praia do Porto Canto Norte, Imbituba, Brazil Vila Alvorada, Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

World Ocean Day - Action for Biodiversity and Climate June 10th 9:00am to 12:00pm 5:30pm to 8:00pm In celebration of Environment Week and World Oceans Day, the Ecosurf Institute and […]

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 […]

Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Caribbean Community of Philadelphia (CCP) recognizes that climate change is an issue that disproportionately affects the Caribbean community, both in the Caribbean and here in Philadelphia. Natural disasters that occur […]

Screening of the Mediterranean: Life Under Siege Documentary

Research Station Dipkarpaz, Cyprus

Taskent Nature Park invites you to the screening of the documentary “MEDITERRANEAN: LIFE UNDER SIEGE” by Anemon Production on Saturday 10th June 2023, at 6 pm at the Karpaz Research […]

Event Series Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 803 S College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC, United States

For the month of June, our presenters for 1 Million Cups will be businesses and organizations related to the Blue Economy. June 7 - Local Catch June 14 - Sea […]

Mission: Blue

Brilliant Labs 1 Germain Street, Saint John, NB, Canada

We would like to invite high school students to participate in our upcoming Mission: Blue STEM competition. So far we have more than 20 countries that have expressed interest in […]

Event Series Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 803 S College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC, United States

For the month of June, our presenters for 1 Million Cups will be businesses and organizations related to the Blue Economy. June 7 - Local Catch June 14 - Sea […]

Blue Economy Investment Forum

Forum Machico Edifício Fórum, Praia de Machico, 9200-108 Machico, Portugal, Portugal

Join us for the Blue Economy Investment Forum in Madeira, Portugal, where we will explore the potential of sustainable ocean-based industries to drive economic growth while preserving the health of our planet, and be a […]

Event Series Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Painting 1 Million Cups Blue

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 803 S College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC, United States

For the month of June, our presenters for 1 Million Cups will be businesses and organizations related to the Blue Economy. June 7 - Local Catch June 14 - Sea […]

Everyday Ocean: Surfing, Swimming and Gardening

The Capitol 133 Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Celebrate, feel, advocate, educate. Everyday Oceans explores the intimate and intertwined relationships we hold with the ocean. To mark World Ocean Day join ORCA members, Rebecca Olive and Fiona Hillary at The […]

Join us in co-creating the Nature for Life Hub 2023

Join us in co-creating the 2023 Nature for Life Hub (www.NatureForLifeHub.org), November 7-9! This inspiring online event showcases how to put nature at the heart of development, and to accelerate […]

YOI World Ocean Day 2024 Zine Contest

About YOI WOD Zine 🌊 Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day (June 8th) by submitting to our zine with an artwork about the ocean! There will be a live […]

Free

World Species Congress

The World Species Congress, hosted by Reverse the Red, will amplify our collective conservation efforts and facilitate critical connections that accelerate our impact for species. Reverse the Red is a […]

Maafushi Loves Ocean

Maafushi Beach Maafushi, Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Ocean Tv Network celebrates World Ocean Day 2024 Dive into fun and action this World Ocean Day! Join us for a celebration of our island paradise, Maafushi, at the beach […]

Explorers Club x EBSTOYP World Ocean Week Live Classroom Events

online

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 […]

Free

World Oceans Week 2024 | Jersey Channel Islands

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 […]

Divers for Climate Official Launch and Film Screening

Join us for an inspiring series of events during World Oceans Week, presented by Divers for Climate! The Great Barrier Reef is currently undergoing its 5th mass bleaching event in […]

Free

Ocean Festival

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa Scottburgh Main Beach, Scottburgh, KZN, South Africa

The Ocean Festival is a series of global events celebrating World Ocean Day. The festival aims to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take […]

Open Day of the Marine Biology Station Piran (National Institute of Biology)

Marine Biology Station Piran Fornače 41, 6330 Piran - Pirano, Slovenia, Pirano, Slovenia

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 […]

Free

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 […]

World Ocean Day Celebration with (MERR)

MERR Institute 801 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE, United States

Join the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute for our World Ocean Day Celebration on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will start the […]

Sonderprogramm World Ocean Day Norderney

Promenade vor der Kaiserwiese Aufgang Bismarckstraße Norderney Bismarckstraße, Norderney, Niedersachsen, Germany

Anlässlich des von der UN ausgerufenen World Ocean Day sind wir am 08. Juni zwischen 10 und 15 Uhr mit kostenlosem Kurzprogramm zu jeder vollen Stunde sowie mit Infostand vor […]

Free

Catalyzing Ocean and Climate Action

Join us for an immersive and educational webinar, "Catalyzing Ocean and Climate Action," where we will embark on a virtual journey into the heart of our planet's vast and mysterious […]

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United States

On World Oceans Day people around the globe come together to honor our oceans, which cover over 70% of Earth’s surface and sustain a large diversity of marine animal species. Explore […]

Free – $12

World Ocean Day Celebration

Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre 1045 Beach Road, Torbay, Auckland, New Zealand

We are excited to invite you to celebrate World Ocean Day 2024 with Sir Peter Blake MERC!  Come join us on the 8th of June for a free day of […]

Free

Ocean Youth Eco Film Festival

Central Star Ferry Pier No. 8 7 Man Yiu St Central, Hong Kong SAR, China

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 […]

2024 Sea Shepherd State of the Ocean Briefing

Save the Date of June 18th for a briefing on the state of the oceans and deep dive into Sea Shepherd’s campaigns to protect endangered marine wildlife worldwide. The briefing […]

Free

World congress on Recycling and Waste Management

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissypôle Ouest, Rte de la Commune, 95713, France Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissypôle Ouest, Rte de la Commune,

Dear Attendees!! Inovine Meetings LLC invites all participants to “World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management” which is going to be held during August 19-20, 2024, Paris, France. This conference […]

3rd World Conference on Climate Change & amp; Sustainability Barcelona

Carrer de Muntaner, 505 08022 Barcelona España Carrer de Muntaner 505, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

The 3rd World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability (Climate Week 2024), is an annual gathering that brings together scientists, business experts, government professionals, and stakeholders from various sectors. The […]

World Recycling Convention

NH Roma Villa Carpegna NH Roma Villa Carpegna Via Pio IV, 6,, Roma RM, Italy

The World Recycling Convention “Recycling Week 2024”, is an international event that brings together experts and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and solutions in […]

$499

Sustainable Water Management, and Resource Adaptation (SWMRA)

aims to contribute to the achievement of the UN’s 6th Sustainable Development Goal, which calls for ensuring access to water and sanitation for all and promoting sustainable water management. By […]