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ANNOUNCEMENT: Zistwar Nou Losean 2022 Global Youth Collective

The Zistwar Nou Losean (Story of Our Ocean) Global Youth Collective is inspired by the National Geographic Education/Adobe ‘Storytelling For Impact’ series; inviting the youth from 8-25 years old to use different vehicles  (photography, video or digital graphic) to tell impactful stories of Our Ocean without plastic pollution. Organized by Danielle Zelin, NatGeo Certified Educator and Prashant […]

Ocean Culture Life. World Oceans Day Celebrations 2022

Nude Beach Cafe La Haule Slip, St Aubin, Jersey Island, United Kingdom

Now is the time to protect what you love, so please join us for an unforgettable month of ocean themed events and happenings across the island of Jersey C.I. You can enjoy a months long pop-up photography exhibition across 10 different locations showcasing the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Our public beachside celebrations will […]

GO! CORAL GUARDIAN!

Wu Zhi Zhou Island Wu Zhi Zhou Island, Hainan, China

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 […]

❗Buscamos MedGuardians đŸ”± para Regenerar los bosques submarinos poco profundos❗

Platja de Formentor Platja de Formentor, s/n, 07470 Port de Pollença, Illes Balears, Illes Balears, Spain

❗Buscamos MedGuardians đŸ”± para Regenerar los bosques submarinos poco profundos en snorkel y desde tierra ❗ ÂĄTenemos buenas noticias! 🌿 Las Cystoseiras sl. estĂĄn en Ă©poca de fertilidad y necesitamos tu ayuda para tomar datos, medir la densidades de erizos y mas adelante empezar con la etapa de restauraciĂłn. ÂżQue haremos, cuando y donde?_ đŸ”čESTUDIO DE FERTILIDAD Y ASEGURAR SALUD […]

Plastic Free Poya – Beach Cleanup

Navalady Beach Navalady Rd, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

We're going to clean the coastline of the Manmunai North divisional secretariat area and the Kattankudy divisional secretariat area on the 16th of May 2022 with the collaboration of youth clubs. Plastic Free Poya is an initiative for encouraging environmental heroes to work together to collect, document, and recycle the trash littering in their respective […]

Svjetski dan oceana

Gradska knjiĆŸnica 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 […]

Our Ocean: Our Past

Humankind has been captivated by the ocean for thousands of years. Over time, we have invented many ways to help us explore ocean depths and understand the creatures that live within. Discover just a few of the breakthroughs in ocean exploration, Ireland’s great marine scientists, and the research vessels that have been used in Irish […]

Conservation Crafts at OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium 9500 East Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Ventura, AZ, United States

Party for the Planet at OdySea Aquarium!  We are celebrating Endangered Species Day and World Ocean Day via our Conservation Crafts Event!  Guests 12 and under are encouraged to get creative and make an art project that represents an endangered species from a recycled material.  Turn in your art piece alongside the submission form (can […]

Clean Ocean, Clean Future

Old city Antalya Kaleici yat limanı, Antalya, Turkey

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 […]

Il mare tiene unito il mondo !

Apnea Evolution a.s.d. Viale Centrale, 29 Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) Italia, Italy

Il progetto scolastico ' Il mare negli occhi del bambino' Ăš rivolto ai giovani alunni di tutti gli istituti scolastici e parte dall' allarme dell O.M.S. . Il percorso educativo si fonda su 3 pilastri: tutela e salvaguardia dell' ambiente Mare e quindi del Pianeta Terra autoconsapevolezza : respirazione consapevole e intelligenza emotiva rapporto con […]

Holoscenes

Esplanade Tranquille Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Z7, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

People sitting in a giant aquarium in the heart of the city. They are subjected to cyclical flooding. An extraordinary visual and  visceral experience, Holoscenes questions our ability to  respond to chaos. This is part of Festival TransAmĂ©riques’s Water Day, Learn more about Water Day here.  

The Young People’s Theatre SpongeBob Cast supports World Ocean Day

Bar Beach and Young Peoples Theatre 26 Lawson Street Hamilton, Newcastle, Australia

Young People’s Theatre’s production of ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is proudly supporting and participating in World Ocean Day.  As suggested for World Ocean Day, the cast of ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ visited the beach over the weekend and whilst enjoying  our beautiful oceans, got their hands dirty collecting rubbish to keep our beaches clean. The cast found […]

I AM WATER: How deep is your love?

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa

JOIN THE I AM WATER TEAM FOR WORLD OCEANS WEEK Here's what we will be up to... 01 - 08 JUNE 2022 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE? Calling all Ocean Heroes! PLEDGE towards I AM WATER's Ocean Conservation programmes: From 01 - 08 June, become an I AM WATER Ocean Hero - Pledge your monthly contribution […]

Live Ocean Winter Dip

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 […]

Healthy Reefs Virtual Art Exhibition

Each year, students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) are tasked with designing a poster in support of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute's (CCMI) Healthy Reefs awareness campaign. This project is an assignment where students develop artistic techniques while also working with a client, helping the students to develop transferrable life skills in […]

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 […]

Join your local library’s “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program!

Summer is the best! There’s so many great things to dive into. If you’re looking for something to do, there’s an Ocean of Possibilities at your local library! Whether you like movies, games, music, books, or just hanging out with friends, the library has it all. There are so many amazing stories with mystery, adventure, […]

Conservation Crafts at OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium 9500 East Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Ventura, AZ, United States

Celebrate Endangered Species Day and World Ocean Day at OdySea Aquarium by partaking in Conservation Crafts!  Guests 12 and under are encouraged to get creative and make an art project that represents an endangered species from a recycled material.  Turn in your art piece alongside the submission form (can be accessed online via the link […]

Library Event Series: Océan21

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

OcĂ©an21 pour faire dĂ©couvrir Ă  travers animations pour le jeune public, confĂ©rences, confĂ©rences, dĂ©bats, projections, expositions de photos 
  le patrimoine naturel et culturel marin et sensibiliser le public aux enjeux de la biodiversitĂ© marine et Ă  la prĂ©servation de ce patrimoine invisible. OrganisĂ© par la bibliothĂšque municipale de Nice avec les services ArchĂ©ologie et […]

RfP-IYCF Ocean Day Artwork

RELIGIONS FOR PEACE Interfaith Youth Climate Forum celebrates United Nations World Oceans Day on 8 June 2022. Calling All Creative Youth at Schools (Grade R to Grade 7) for Artwork Submissions. Prizes and Certificates to be won! Closing Date 30 June 2022. Theme: Revitalization, Collective Action for the Ocean The ocean is the heart of […]

Taking care of the ocean and the planet: intervention with children

Escola Municipal Lilian Aparecida Borges Prado R. Jaime Lino dos Santos, 320 - Savoy, Itanhaém, Sao Paulo, Brazil

The event will take place in two days in a municipal school, in SĂŁo Paulo - Brazil, the first day will be on June 2nd and the second day on June 24th. The event will serve 100 children from 3 to 5 years of age and will bring to school students interaction and awareness activities […]

OKC Zoo Hosts World Oceans Day Celebration

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden 2000 Remington Place, Oklahoma City, OK, United States

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Bob Moore Subaru invite you to dive in to ocean conservation during this year’s World Oceans Day event. This global celebration provides a unique opportunity to learn about, help protect and conserve our blue planet. Join the fun on Thursday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to learn […]

Oceans Week Victoria

Oceans Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Oceans Week events include educational and recreational activities that explore and interact with our oceans. We are excited to celebrate a hybrid Oceans Week this year. Our Activity Calendar has in-person and virtual events, […]

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 […]

GalĂĄpagos Girl: Biologist Valentina Cruz at Orange County Libraries

Southeast Branch 5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32822, Orlando, FL, United States

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 […]

Ocean Culture Life. World Oceans Day Celebrations 2022

Nude Beach Cafe La Haule Slip, St Aubin, Jersey Island, United Kingdom

Now is the time to protect what you love, so please join us for an unforgettable month of ocean themed events and happenings across the island of Jersey C.I. You can enjoy a months long pop-up photography exhibition across 10 different locations showcasing the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Our public beachside celebrations will […]

The Big Paddle Cleanup

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 […]

Pacific Islander Festival

Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach California, CA, United States

Everyone is invited to celebrate Pacific Islander cultures at the Aquarium of the Pacific during its nineteenth annual Pacific Islander Festival on June 4 and 5, 2022. Experience the cultures of Pacific islands, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, Māori, and Fijian. This weekend festival will feature cultural displays, artisanal craft demonstrations, live music […]

WOD Jersey Beachside Celebrations

Nude Food Beach La Haule Slip, Jersey, United Kingdom

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

Family BioBlitz

The Doon The Doon, Kirkcudbright, 4TL, B727, Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom

Join Kirkcudbright Bay Bioblitz, Search for a Queen! A Nature Hunt for Everyone at Doon Bay, Kirkcudbright 10.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 4th June While many will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we will be searching for natures queen bees (as well as worker and male bumble bees). Drop in to join wildlife experts in a […]

World Ocean Day at Portsmouth Public Library

Portsmouth Public Library 601 court street portsmouth va, Portsmouth, VA, United States

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 Ocean Station: Ocean School x MAPP_MTL collaboration

Parc La Fontaine 3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7, Canada, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

As part of Ocean Week Canada, Ocean School is collaborating with MAPP_MTL to present The Ocean Station! During the day, people of all ages are invited to create their own marine creature that will be projected into a giant virtual Ocean after sunset. In the evening, test your knowledge of the Ocean and discover this […]

Enviro-Oceans Week

We want to takeover social media from the 5-8 June to mark world environment day and world oceans day. Get creative! Send an email to ziyanda@trees.org.za with your poem, photograph(s), drawing(s) and/or blog about why it's important to protect our forests, soil, land, or oceans! Learn more here

World Oceans Week with The Explorers Club

This year, we will be returning to The Explorers Club for a week of unforgettable, in-person programming. Mark your calendars and get ready to sail the five C’s of our world’s oceans: Creativity, Conservation, Collaboration, Community, and Celebration.  Speaker announcements, a detailed schedule, and more surprises are coming soon! June 5th to 11th, 2022– Save the […]

Clean Coasts – World Ocean Day

This year, to celebrate World Ocean Day, we teamed up with National Spring Clean to give away clean-up kits for communities, groups and individuals to organise a beach clean between 5th and 12th June. One of the issues affecting our ocean is marine litter which has become a global problem for both humans and marine life. However, […]

Online Lesson – World Ocean Day

(scroll down for English) Auf firmm.education haben wir eine kleine Online-Lektion zum Welttag der Ozeane vorbereitet und wollen damit zeigen, welch große Bedeutung die Meere fĂŒr das Leben auf unserem Planeten haben. Mit Texten, Videos und interaktiven Grafiken erfĂ€hrst du: wie sich das Leben im Meer entwickelt hat was das Gleichgewicht im Ökosystem Meer gefĂ€hrdet warum […]

Frost Science – World Ocean Day

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

Help us shell-ebrate World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 5! Dive into Frost Science and our partner’s work to save the reefs, protect the coastlines and teach the world about oceans and marine life. You’ll hear from some amazing conservationists working with marine plants and animals at the museum, then tackle the challenge of testing […]

Explorers Club’s World Ocean Week Virtual Classroom Events

The Explorers Club has brought together nearly 20 virtual events for students to meet up with and learn from those on the frontlines of exploring, documenting, understanding, and protecting the global ocean. We live on a blue planet, come explore it with Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants! Learn more here

Ocean Challenge

STEM Education Portal Grange Road BH23 4JE Christchurch, United Kingdom

We have designed a week-long activity for 11-year-old students to consider how we can save our seas. Teams of four students discuss ocean pollution, sustainability, climate change, and the local coastal environment and mariculture industry to agree upon a problem they wish to address. This may range from harvesting plastics, water sensing and filtering, or […]

“A week to celebrate the World Ocean Day, what could you do to save our Ocean?”

SEK AtlĂĄntico School Urb. A Caeira Illa de Arousa, 4 Boa Vista,, Pontevedra, Poio, Spain

The aim of my event is to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of the Ocean among the students of my school. It will also provide information about how we can make a more sustainable ocean by changing habits and little actions in our daily routines. To elaborate on this activity I will use big […]

Ocean plastic pollution awareness-raising and presentation of TheSeaCleaners

British School of Valencia BSV, Calle Filipinas, Valencia, Spain

Ocean plastic pollution awareness-raising and presentation of TheSeaCleaners to Years 3 to 6 and Years 11 to 13 on June 6 and to Years 10 to 11 on June 8 at the British School of Valencia, Spain. Learn more here

Bilingual Baby Shark/TiburĂłn BebĂ© BilingĂŒe at Orange County Libraries

Orange County Library Southeast Branch 5575 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

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 […]

Ayuda restaur los arrecifes coralinos de Costa Rica

Marina Pez Vela Marina Pez Vela, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Este DĂ­a Mundial del OcĂ©ano tenemos un evento comunitario GRATIS en Quepos. ÂĄVen y sĂ© parte de la restauraciĂłn coralina en Quepos / Manuel Antonio! - Demostraciones en vivo de fragmentaciĂłn de corales. - Conozca nuestro proyecto de restauraciĂłn de coral - hable con nuestros biĂłlogos y voluntarios. - Cada participante tendrĂĄ la oportunidad de […]

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 […]

Ocean Culture Life. World Oceans Day Celebrations 2022

Nude Beach Cafe La Haule Slip, St Aubin, Jersey Island, United Kingdom

Now is the time to protect what you love, so please join us for an unforgettable month of ocean themed events and happenings across the island of Jersey C.I. You can enjoy a months long pop-up photography exhibition across 10 different locations showcasing the beauty and fragility of our oceans. Our public beachside celebrations will […]

RCIScience Instagram Takeover with Seaweed Researcher Josie Crichton

Dive into the science of seaweed biodiversity with RCIScience's next Instagram takeover host, Josie Crichton! Josie is a second year Master's student examining seaweed biodiversity in New Brunswick. She first fell in love with seaweed a few years ago during a field course on Vancouver Island, and now believes the opportunities in seaweed science are […]

The3Engineers – Stop Dropping Litter – Live Author Event

The3Engineers have written a series of fun rhyming children's books to raise awareness of environmental issues. Their first fun rhyming book in the series "The Adventures of Scout" is called 'Stop Dropping Litter' and aims to raise awareness of the issues faced with plastic getting into our oceans and encourages readers to take action and […]

Exploring the Marine – Professor Luiz Saldanha

Sesimbra Portugal Sesimbra Portugal, Portugal

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 […]

Session on Ocean Governance in Iran on the occasion of the World Oceans day

The session on Ocean Governance in Iran was held on 7 June 2022 in an online modality on the occasion of World Oceans Day with the presence of Iranian marine scientists, political experts, university professors, and students. The speakers were Iranian university professors specializing in politics, Ocean Governance, Political Geography, and the Law of the […]

Bioemprendimientos desde los Océanos

Malecon de Salinas. Sector "Las Palmeras" Malecon de Salinas. Sector "Las Palmeras". Santa Elena., Salinas, Ecuador

Por celebrarse el 8 de junio el DĂ­a Mundial de los OcĂ©anos, la Universidad Estatal PenĂ­nsula de Santa Elena (UPSE) con la colaboraciĂłn del Gobierno AutĂłnomo Descentralizado GAD Municipal del cantĂłn Salinas y la Prefectura de Santa Elena; se unen para celebrar nuestros ocĂ©anos el 7 de junio mediante un evento presencial, tipo feria titulado […]

Dive Deep and Celebrate World Ocean Day with California State Parks

Celebrate World Ocean Day while chatting LIVE on Flipgrid with divers as they go deep at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. From their underwater location, they’ll share why it’s important to protect the ocean and our watersheds and answer your burning—if not wet—questions. Tune in to *sea* what it’s all about!  

Grand Ledge Area District Library Picnic Playdate: A Summer Family Storytime

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 […]

Leon Valley Public Library World Ocean Day 2022

Leon Valley Public Library 6425 Evers Road, Leon Valley, TX, United States

Join us as we celebrate World Ocean Day with snacks, activities, & crafts for the whole family with a special presentation from the San Antonio River Authority Planning Coordinator, Michelle E. Garza. Michelle E. Garza will present on our impact on the San Antonio River, the San Antonio Bay, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. […]

The Ocean Station: Ocean School x MAPP_MTL collaboration

Parc La Fontaine 3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7, Canada, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

As part of Ocean Week Canada, Ocean School is collaborating with MAPP_MTL to present The Ocean Station! During the day, people of all ages are invited to create their own marine creature that will be projected into a giant virtual Ocean after sunset. In the evening, test your knowledge of the Ocean and discover this […]

Ian Churchill’s Marineman stands in support of Prevented Ocean Plastic!

First published over ten years ago, Ian Churchill’s Marineman returns to help spread the word about Prevented Ocean Plastic and encourage people to #ChooseRecycled as part of this year’s UN World Oceans Day. With the theme of ‘Collective Action for the Ocean’, Marineman and his team are shown trying to stop the dreaded plastic monster […]

World Ocean Day Webinar

A 2 hours virtual event to engage the participants from any part of the world on the need to promote collective actions for safeguarding our ocean. Event focus: 1. Revitalising the ocean: What new life does the ocean deserve 2. Conservative actions for our ocean 3. 30x30: a pathway to revitalise our ocean 4. Community […]

Kids Art Contest – Save Our Oceans Through Art

Virtual - Jeans Beach Vibes 69-2 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lampor, Malaysia

In conjunction with World Oceans Day on the 8th June, we are inviting kids including special kids to participate in this paint ocean-themed art contest. Our aim is to create further environmental awareness on save the mother earth to public as well as the youth - to appreciate the nature beauty of the ocean through […]

Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre Ocean Day

Taigum Kids Early Learning Centre 263 Handford Rd, Taigum, Queensland, Australia

Educational activities day on the importance of our oceans and how we can make a difference.

John Ball Zoo – World Ocean Day

John Ball Zoo 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Discover an ocean of opportunities to protect the water that connects us all. From rivers and streams to the Great Lakes, our daily actions have an impact on the aquatic wildlife that call these places home. Explore the Washed Ashore sculptures and hear the stories behind the marine debris used to construct each piece. Learn […]

GEA COASTAL CLEAN-UP

Folly Beach (Tides Hotel meet-up) 1 Center St, Folly Beach, SC, United States

Global Eco Adventures presents our second annual World Ocean Day coastal clean-up! Instead of cleaning one location, we will clean four. While our project kick-off is in Myrtle Beach, SC, we will follow suit in Folly Beach, SC, Maui, HI, and San Cristobal, GI, all on June 8th. This is a global effort to not […]

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 […]

World Ocean Day at Wonders of Wildlife

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO, United States

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 […]

Poolewe and Bualnlauib’s World Ocean Day

Bualnaluib Primary Bualnaluib Primary, Aultbea, Achnasheen, United Kingdom

30×30” theme:  Protecting 30% of our planet’s lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 is this year’s Conservation Action Focus.  Discuss how we can protect 30% by 2030? What can we pledge to do as a school and as individuals?   Our children will imagine they are an ocean animal for a day. They will answer […]

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 […]

Wear Blue For World Ocean Day

PE4K Early Learning Lake Albert 39 Gregory Cres, Lake Albert NSW 2650, Australia, Lake Albert, New South Wales, Australia

Children in the service at PE4K Childcare will wear blue to raise awareness for World Ocean day. Learn more about this event through our social media: https://www.facebook.com/Pe4kEarlyLearning Or our website: https://www.pe4k.com.au/

World Ocean Day at New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, United States, Boston, MA, United States

The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting our ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect special places in our ocean. Outside the Aquarium on Central […]

Live Ocean Winter Dip

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 […]

Wear Blue for World Ocean Day!

Adelaide Scuba 3 Cygnet Ct, Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia

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 […]

Il mare tiene unito il mondo !

Apnea Evolution asd Via Sinodo, 28, 33050 Marano Lagunare UD, Italy, Italy

Oggi nella Giornata Mondiale  degli Oceani, si organizzano attivitĂ  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 […]

Podcast: Earth Cast EP21: World Ocean Day Special | Environmental Racism & Inclusivity

In this World Ocean Day special, Olivia Taylor (@olivia_earth) interviews Jamila Janna about the nuances of environmental racism and how it affects inclusivity in the ocean space, the harmful effects of mainstream conservation narratives on environmental projects’ success, opportunities for youth in marine conservation, and more! Jamila is a filmmaker, social media strategist, and marine […]

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  

ANNOUNCEMENT: World Oceans Day Photography Competition 2022

In connection with World Oceans Day 2022 (June 8) Celebrations, the Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is conducting a Photography Competition on two categories (1) Seascapes, life and human Interaction (for graduate, post graduates and research scholars) (2) Youth Category: any image of the ocean (above or below the surface) (for School students) (Youth […]

World Ocean Day Celebration at the Aquarium of Niagara!

Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirlpool St,, Niagara Falls, NY, United States

Join us from June 8th to June 12th as we celebrate our oceans and the important role they play in the health and survival for all living things! During this celebration we will have ocean-friendly sustainable crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts, special animal encounters and so much more! Learn more here: https://www.aquariumofniagara.org/  

The United Nations Ocean Decade Children Oceanic Pottery Project

Central Market Hong Kong 93 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, China

In response to the United Nations Ocean Decade (2021-2030), as well as celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, UNESCO Hong Kong Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development and the Hong Kong Children’s Arts and Cultural Exchange Association (HKCACEA) co-organised this project to bring ocean […]

Video Interview: Supermarkets and the Sea

Searious Business has teamed up with its Youth Advisory Board in making an inspirational video for World Oceans Day. We want to celebrate the ocean and the things we can do to protect it from plastic pollution. The children from the board asked tough questions to representatives from major supermarkets about what the ocean means to them and what their […]

World Ocean Day Clean Up at Tamarin Bay

Tamarin Bay Beach Tamarin Beach, Mauritius

On World Ocean Day, The Oceanic Project team is doing a beach clean up with the youth living in the region of Black River District. We aim to remove as much debris from going into the ocean and also recycle materials that we can. Learn more here

Ocean Cleanup in Senggigi!

Senggigi Beach Senggigi Beach, Batulayar, Lombok Barat, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Indonesia

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: […]

Save our Oceans with Youth for Oceans

The world ocean provides so many benefits. Such as; the air we breathe, Climate  regulation, Transportation, Recreation, Economic benefits, Food, Medicine. Unfortunately our oceans are affected by human activities and that really affects our ecosystem. This year, for the world Oceans day in 2022, we will raise awareness on several people around the world on […]

Ocean ARTivism with The Oceanic Project

Tamarin Hotel Tamarin Bay, Royal Road Tamarin, Mauritius

On World Ocean Day, The Oceanic Project in collaboration with Veranda Tamarin Hotel, Mauritius, are organising an ARTivism activity for the youth aged 8-18 years old. The aim is to raise awareness about ocean pollution through arts to inspire change and action. Check out the events photos here RSVP by emailing: mdodile@hotmail.com 

Suriname Ocean Expedition Film Screening and Q&A session with Students

Assuria Event Center Assuria High Rise, Recolaan 17, Paramaribo, Suriname

In 2022 the GHFS will collaborate with Matai Zamuel, member of the World Youth Advisory Council of World Ocean Day 2022, to support his ocean themed activities. The primary focus of the World Ocean Day 2022 celebration will be land-based sources of pollution and their adverse effects on ocean and human health. By screening the […]

Observation des oiseaux marins d’Istanbul

Lycée Privé Français Saint-Joseph Dr Esat Isik Cad., Istanbul, Turkey

Dans le cadre de notre club "les voiles francophones" au LycĂ©e PrivĂ© Français Saint-Joseph Istanbul, nous allons organiser, le 8 juin 2022, Ă  l'occasion de la JournĂ©e Mondiale des OcĂ©ans, une sortie en Mer de Marmara et dans le Bosphore afin d'observer les oiseaux marins d'Istanbul. Cette sortie se fera avec notre Ă©lĂšve Çağan Abbasoğlu, […]

Nature for Kids World Ocean Day- Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo invites guests to help us celebrate World Ocean Day. This family fun, Kids for Nature World Oceans Day event will help educate kids and guests on how to protect our ocean and the marine life that call it home. Activities will help further educate kids while still having fun! Learn […]

World Oceans Day at St. Lucie County Aquarium

The St. Lucie County Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a family-friendly event featuring activities, crafts, a beach clean-up, behind the scenes tours and more. Learn more here 

Webinar: Protecting the big blue

Join us on World Ocean Day for a live lesson by Blue Marine's project and education team on Protecting the Big Blue! Tune in at 10am on June 8 and learn about how to effectively protect our ocean and marine protected areas  We can't wait to see you there!  Make sure to head over to […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: park4night Contest // World Ocean Day Clean Up

// CONTEST // On the 08th of June, let’s take part in the World Ocean Day!  Let’s gather and clean the beaches, the river and lake banks. Share your nice actions with #NatureProtectP4N and we’ll share it in our story.    TO WIN: 4 yearly park4night+ subscriptions!    TO PARTICIPATE: - Follow the account @park4night […]

SkyWheel Cares Panama City Beach Cleanup

SkyWheel PCB 15700 L C Hilton Jr Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, FL, United States

The SkyWheel PCB Crew plans to celebrate World Ocean Day by cleaning up the beaches in front of Pier Park. Last month, the crew picked up over 1,100 items of trash. Public is welcome to join us and help make our part of the Emerald Coast sparkle. Learn more here

Celebrate World Ocean Day with PBC Parks

Coral Cove Park 1600 Beach Road, Tequesta, FL, United States

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, […]

Kaua‘i Underwater Camp; Coastline Cleanup

Kukui‘ula Harbor Koloa, HI 96756, United States, HI, United States

Morning FranđŸ€™ For sure - Our favorite day of the year is right around the corner🌊🌍🌎🌏 In honor of this year’s #WorldOceanDay (Wednesday June 8th) we’ve partnered up with our friends at @seasportdivers for an all encompassing cleanup event🙌 Anyone can participate in this event! Certified scuba divers are being offered 50% OFF rental gear […]

National Aquarium in Baltimore Celebrates World Ocean Day

National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, United States

Join us at the National Aquarium as we celebrate World Oceans Day! Special activities will take place throughout the day, including Aquarium bingo and a pledge to our dolphins. Together we share one ocean, one climate, one future—and together, we can protect it! One of the many things we will learn about this World Oceans […]

Kids Dive: discover the ocean

Piscina de Sesimbra Av. da Liberdade 68 2970,, Sesimbra, Portugal

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 […]

Barracuda Club Dakar: Grand nettoyage! Baie de Ngor

Demain, 8 juin, joignez-vous Ă  nous et la Commune de NGOR pour cĂ©lĂ©brer la JournĂ©e mondiale de l'ocĂ©an. DĂšs 9h le matin, nous dĂ©buterons un grand nettoyage sous-marin et de la plage avec : les plongeurs de la @Marine nationale SĂ©nĂ©galaise , les plongeurs de Ngor, de l'Ăźle de Ngor, et du Barracuda, Ecole les […]

Runaway Beach Clean and Charity Live Stream

Island Park Reserve Estuary Brighton Road, Waldronville, Dunedin 9018, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand

Join the Runaway Play team for a LIVE broadcast beach clean and nature walk. Follow this link for your local LIVE event time: https://fb.me/e/1VjFFSW8w Then donate to show your support: https://tiltify.com/@jonasjg/runawaybeachclean Your donations go to directly to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the global leaders in conservation. Learn more here

Ocean Life

L.C. Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME, Hinckley, ME, United States

Ocean Life, a children's and family program  that will explore the varied wildlife that live in the oceans and the issues of climate change. From Tuna to calms and crabs to seaweed examine important sea creatures. Children will make an ocean diorama and do a hands on activity about the results of rising sea levels […]

Port Tampa Bay to hang original artwork created from recyclable materials by local students

Port Tampa Bay 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL, United States

Port Tampa Bay is honored to display a large mural made of recyclable materials, which was made by local students. Sulphur Springs students who took part in the Community Stepping Stones program created the piece, titled One Waterway One Tampa Bay. The artwork is being hung on World Oceans Day in recognition of our commitment […]

Plastic Mop up (WOD’22)

Okiama community, J5H9+3FX, 560103, Okigbene, Nigeria, Nigeria

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; […]

MONTAÑA ROJA CLEAN UP

Montaña Roja Montaña Roja, 35580 Playa Blanca, Spain

We will meet guests and team members at 10.00 to walk all together to the ground beside the resort and down Montaña Roja. We will clean this area.  At the end we will come back to the resort and we will propose an environmental quiz to everybody with a small prize for the winner. Learn […]

Lancement du programme “Ma Planùte Bleue” / Program Launching “My Blue Planet”

National Library of Cote d'Ivoire boulevard Carde, commune du Plateau, Abidjan, CĂŽte d'Ivoire

Moi Jeu Tri is an NGO which places the child at the heart of its missions: 1) The sensitization of the new generation of young Africans in the sustainable management of the environment and waste through playful and concrete programs 2) Training and integration of young people who are far from employment in the circular […]

School beach clean and environmental education

Bettystown Beach Bettystown beach, Co. Meath, Ireland

Slane N.S. are holding a beach clean and environmental education action day at Bettystown beach, Co. Meath, facilitated by An Taisce's Clean Coasts. In addition to a beach clean, the day will include classroom workshop on tides, marine litter and pollution awareness, and marine biodiversity. Learn more here

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium World Oceans Day Event

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 4850 POWELL RD,, Powell, OH, United States

Come join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in celebrating World Oceans Day! The day will be full of interactive activities from a World Oceans Day themed word search to informational tables where guests can learn about the animals at the zoo and our role in helping save the ocean and the climate! They can also […]

Oceans & You – Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

We are back to celebrating and sharing our responsibility to protect the oceans in person! Join us for our flagship, annual #WorldOceansDay event at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! Declared by the United Nations, this year’s theme is Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Our participating organizations will engage, inspire, educate and celebrate our […]

World Ocean Day at Lehigh Valley Zoo

Lehigh Valley Zoo 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078, Schnecksville, PA, United States

On June 8, 2022 from 10 am to 4 pm, the Lehigh Valley Zoo along with countless other zoos and aquariums around the world will be celebrating World Ocean Day! Because protecting our ocean is a community effort, we have invited local organizations to help celebrate with us and to help educate our guests about […]

Blue Resources Trust – World Oceans Day – 2022

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) 114 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Join us in person, or online, on Wednesday the 8th of June for an all-day exhibition running from 10 am to 8 pm, a Youth Networking Forum from 3pm to 5pm, and to listen to a series of short talks on mobula rays, coral reefs, ocean conservation, fisheries, coastal livelihoods and ocean governance from 6 pm […]

Celebrate Ocean Day at the MAS!

Museum of Arts and Sciences 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, United States

Join us at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon Georgia to celebrate Ocean Day.  Come try out an ROV and touch a sea creature! See the calendar of events here

BANSUNDU MARINE CLUB – WORLD OCEAN DAY CELEBRATION

Bansundu Marine Club will be celebrating World Ocean Day on 8th June 2022 together with 03 local schools. We will be creating the platform to discuss issues that affect negatively our blue planet and well being of the ocean. The theme: ‘Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean’ Our aim Sharing Information About Marine Raise Awareness […]

Thompson’s Tunes Ocean Day Story Time

Covington Public Library 622 5th Street, Covington, IN, United States

Join us for some fun and music with Tyler and Bailey Thompson as we shake up waves of fun during our Story Time. Copy the even to your calendar!

Story Time with Thompson’s Tunes at Covington Public Library

Covington Public Library 622 5th Street, Covington, IN, United States

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 […]

Event Series World Ocean Day celebration at Magnetic Island State School

World Ocean Day celebration at Magnetic Island State School

Magnetic Island State School 20 Sooning Street, Nelly Bay, Queensland, Australia

At Magnetic Island State School we are holding an event celebrating World Ocean Day. Scientists are presenting information and research about the marine environment, students are presenting their research about marine creatures, there will be art activities  and marine games for the students. The whole school will be doing a beach clean up and creating […]

Beach Treasure Hunt at Pakefield Beach

Pakefield Beach Pakefield Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Go treasure hunting! Beach Art! Talk to an expert! A marine environmental education event for KS2 children (7-11) using the flotsam and jetsam on Pakefield Beach. The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science are partnering with a local school to provide 2 hours of learning & fun from 12.30 - 2.30pm. The main […]

Ocean Fest: Take action for the Ocean

Reina del Mundo Avenida Rinconada del Lago 675, Cercado de Lima 15026, Lima, Peru

We are students who want to take immediate action to help the ocean. Our purpose is to be a medium of action to help the ocean as a community by having fun and raising awareness. To do this, we are doing activist and artistic activities. For example, we are going to do talks, dances, posters, […]

Discover curiosities of the underwater world

Zoo Basel Binningerstrasse 40, Basel, Switzerland

Zoo Basel is organising a special programme for the world ocean day. Learn more about the fish in the vivarium. Learn more here Agenda: Afternoon activities 1.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m., in the vivarium and at the main entrance ‱ A look behind the scenes: animal carers provide information about their wondrous protĂ©gĂ©s ‱ Design […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow – The Race Is On Documentary

Tomorrow - The Race Is On, is a documentary film written and directed by Prashant Mohesh, National Geographic Young Explorer, Documentary Filmmaker and World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council Member (read the interview with Prashant here). The documentary is a highlight the biodiversity of Mauritius, endemic species, plastic pollution, climate change, coral reefs degradation and […]

Wednesday Workshop: Caring for Our Oceans at Lafayette Public Library

The West Lafayette Public Library 208 W Columbia St. West Lafayette, Indiana, West Lafayette, IN, United States

West Lafayette Public Library presents an Ocean of Possibilities summer reading program. On June 8, children are invited to the library to learn about keeping our oceans clean and to make upcycled crafts. A special presentation by the members of Confront the Climate Crisis to inspire environmental activism in others. Learn more here

Kalk Bay harbour beach clean up

Sirocco Café 75 Main Rd, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, 7990, South Africa

This World Ocean Day, Sirocco Café is hosting a beach clean up at the Kalk Bay harbour in Cape Town and Save Our Seas Foundation, NOMU Chocolate, the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre, some students from St James RC Primary and The Beach Co-op. Learn more here