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The Year of the Salish Sea is a youth-led initiative based on ancestral, unceded Coast Salish territories in what is known as Vancouver, BC, Canada. It aims to bring together local First Nations, municipalities, organizations, and individuals in the Salish Sea ecosystem region to strengthen existing efforts working towards a healthy Salish Sea and foster […]
Environmental campaign created by students from the Aver-O-Mar School Group, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. The main objective of this initiative was to raise the awareness of the school community and society in general for their mobilization in environmental action, given the conviction that children are the great engines of change and transformation in the present […]
Sea of Connections is a collaboration launched by Canvas of the Wild and Oceanic Preservation Society. Our goal is to inspire awareness and connection to our oceans and the amazing life within them through art and technology. These vibrant and realistic murals connect viewers to digital, science-based learning modules through embedded technology that brings the mural to life. […]
If you care about environmental issues and want to make a difference in your community, Bow Seat invites you to participate in the Fellowship Grant Program! The Fellowship is an initiative created and led by the Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC), a diverse group of Bow Seat alumni working together to empower their peers to […]
Exciting news from the Blue Standard by Oceanic Global. A first of its kind cross-industry standard by Oceanic Global, the Blue Standard (Blue) empowers industries and businesses of all sizes to achieve measurable impact that protects our blue planet and establishes universal accountability for sustainable business leadership. Learn more about the Blue Standard and their […]
Students from University College Sabah Foundation embark on a journey at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, to further understand how they can make a change in daily life, such as recycling and upcycling, compositing and sustainable food, which not only help mitigate climate, as well to protect and preserve marine habitats and biodiversity from pollution. […]
5th Edition of the Trail for the Ocean ! On June 11th 2023 the 5th edition of the Trail for the Ocean will run for preserving whale sharks in south east Atlantic. Learn more here
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 […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
Join us for a deliberative discussion on ocean advocacy on a local and global level, with a focus on practical and collective action. Cornish Bank for an ocean-themed people's assembly! Bring your wetsuits for a beach social at 2:30, after the people's assembly! Learn more here
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
On 20 May 2023, Save a Fishie NPC members (Zoe, mom & sister) will embark on a National clean-up campaign in South Africa to clean 100 beaches over a period of 60 days! They will start at Eden on the Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town (where Zoe did her first beach cleanup at the age of […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
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 our youth to BE caring and responsible planetary stewards. This platform is open each year, primarily for World Ocean Day, to celebrate and honour our […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
This BC Marine Trails is teaming up with Surfrider Pacific Rim and the Ahousat Outdoor Education School once again to remove marine debris from the beaches and rocky coastlines of Vargas Island near Tofino, BC. Those who are paddling to the beaches with us must have strong paddling skills and be capable of doing surf […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
Students aged 10 to 16 will take action at a local beach. They will remove the plastic waste they find and use it in a piece of artwork at school. The objective is to raise awareness for the fact that each individual action affects the whole planet. Learn more here
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
TRAQUINAUTA is a nursery and kindergarten that seeks to introduce in early childhood education, practices, and strategies to develop awareness of the need to protect our environment and to fight against climate change. In partnership with Finland and Hungary and with the European approval of ERASMUS+, we have started a project on sustainability in […]
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 focus on how climate change affects human health and wellbeing. Learn more here
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
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 […]
Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
THE OCEAN BREATHES - SEALIGHT Measurements: 15 m x 3 m x 3 m. Interactive light artwork in the Oncology Centre of the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp A hanging sculpture with the name ‘The Ocean Breathes – Sealight’ is placed in the entrance. Visitors of the Oncology Centre are free […]
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. When: Key dates are 1-8 June Where: Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, Australia How: Take observations of marine life and […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
COBSEA (Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia) has taken a significant step forward in addressing the critical issue of ghost gear with the launch of the highly anticipated ghost gear videos. These educational videos aim to raise awareness about the damaging impact of ghost gear on marine life and ecosystems, providing viewers with […]
#ForPlanetOcean is the Instagram creative challenge with the purpose of sparking a creative movement for planet ocean! The concept is simple, there will be 5 ocean-themed prompts throughout June that anyone can respond to, with an artwork or even a story, poem or song. We aim to reach more and more people each year, using […]
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 our oceans. Learn more here
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
In support of the United Nations World Oceans Day, we are excited to welcome you with a day of interactive and dynamic educational activities! Ocean marine experts and community will be here to demonstrate how our climate and oceans are changing in a hands-on learning environment! Learn more here.
Only One Earth Inspired by UAE’s announcement of 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Funun Arts and Novotel Sharjah Expo Center, are pleased to announce the Second edition of the art event "Only One Earth”, to celebrate the World Environment Day & […]
Dare to enter the Octopus den wherein a ginormous, luminous creature is guarding her lair. Created by artists Jo Stacey with Michael Pope, The Giant Pacific Octopus is nesting at Murky Waters Studio. Join the artists exploring art and citizen science this June as we celebrate World Ocean Day. Reef Ecologic CEO Dr Adam Smith […]
We invite you to our traditional event National Shark Awareness Week. This event is organized in the occasion of the World Ocean Day and take place from 3rd to 4th of June 2023 in the Olomouc Zoo. Do you want to learn about marine predators and why they are so important for the marine ecosystem? […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
Help celebrate World Ocean Day by participating in a Beach Cleanup at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. Juno Beach is one of the most densely nested beaches for sea turtles in the Western Hemisphere. Help keep our shores a welcoming environment for sea turtles and all marine life. June 3rd, 10th, 17th, […]
Please join us for the 3rd Annual World Ocean Weekend on June 3rd & 4th, a celebration designed to raise awareness around our one world ocean through community engagement and volunteer impact. Presented by the W South Beach, and coordinated by Blue Scholars and ARTSail, more than 20 local and national organizations are collaborating to […]
Passion for Ocean is an Ocean-festival. The festival is a free and accessible event with activities for the entire family. We gather companies and organizations who work with the ocean in sustainable ways and let them meet our audience. Passion for Ocean’s aim is that everyone will find their reason to love the ocean and […]
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association has hosted World Ocean Day events since 2016. In 2021, we teamed up with RhizomeUP! Media and the Green Films Series to create a week long Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival. The Festival program includes online and in person feature length and short films including engagements with filmmakers. Throughout the […]
PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our event, "Our Ocean, Our Future," held on 4th June 2023 at the stunning Sekinchan Redang Beach in Malaysia. This remarkable event was jointly organized by CSR Venture, CSR Wang Zi Foundation, Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur Mandarin (JCI KLM), Asia Fruits, and the local authority. […]
Dare to enter the Octopus den wherein a ginormous, luminous creature is guarding her lair. Created by artists Jo Stacey with Michael Pope, The Giant Pacific Octopus is nesting at Murky Waters Studio. Join the artists exploring art and citizen science this June as we celebrate World Ocean Day. Reef Ecologic CEO Dr Adam Smith […]
Surfrider Foundation Kauai Chapter World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup Join Surfrider to celebrate World Ocean Day! We will be cleaning the beach and rocky coastline near Nukolii Beach Park on Sunday, June 4th 9:30 -11:30. All tools, bags, buckets & gloves will be provided. Nukolii Beach Park is located near Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue. […]
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 raise awareness about the importance of clean, healthy oceans. You’ll hear from some amazing scientists about marine animals and plants, cleaning plastic from the oceans, […]
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