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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 […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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: […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Dans le cadre de notre club "les voiles francophones" au Lycée Privé Français Saint-Joseph Istanbul, nous allons organiser, le 8 juin 2022, à l'occasion de la Journée Mondiale des Océans, une sortie en Mer de Marmara et dans le Bosphore afin d'observer les oiseaux marins d'Istanbul. Cette sortie se fera avec notre élève Çağan Abbasoğlu, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
// 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 […]
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
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, […]
Morning Fran🤙 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 […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 protégés • Design […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
Join Us On Kaua'i For World Oceans Day Performances & Rainbow Costume Parade Special Guests, Inflatable Marine Creatures & Costumes At Dolphin Touch Wellness Center in Kapa'a! Live Family Programs On Wednesday June 8th Starting at 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Special - 'Story of Jonah' from inside of Harmony the Whale at 5:00 pm […]
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 […]
Ocean Missions in collaboration with the Húsavík Whale Museum is organising different events next week to celebrate world ocean day and gather like minded people to help and protect the oceans. Learn more here
Killiney Bay Community Council together with Doctor for the Environment are organising a beach clean up followed by Dr Derek Cawley’s presentation on the relationship of the oceans health and humans health. Learn more here
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 […]
Join us LIVE online to learn how to draw an orca on June 8th with artist @Kellyofthewild to celebrate world ocean day! Mark your calendars for 6pm ET/ 3pm PT; all you need is a pencil and paper to learn all the steps to drawing an orca from scratch, and tune-in to Kelly’s Instagram or […]
Artscape is a street art festival and this year it is based in Strömstad, Sweden. They have gathered artists from all over the world to paint murals around the city to highlight the beauty of the oceans; in particular, the Kosterhavet National Park, which is an archipelago of unique islands full of coral reefs and […]
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 […]
Go under the (red) sea with us! Hear OceanX scientists on board the OceanXplorer answer kid-submitted questions about sea life, coral reefs, brine pools, and how the way we see color in the ocean is affected the further down we go! Then join artist and educator James Wells as he shows viewers how to create […]
An evening of magical tales, sea shanties, octopus stories and show-stopping entertainment, an exhibition of artwork by local schools and artists, and drop-in workshops that explore the science of the sea. The evening performance starts at 7 pm and kicks off with dance from Kings Youth Theatre who will present pieces from their ‘SOS: Save […]
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 by primary and secondary school students will be screened online and on location in Hong Kong (depending on covid restrictions). The festival is open to […]
To celebrate UN World Oceans Day 2022, KIDsforSDGs and its Global Youth Council will host an special edition of Young Pioneers Forum themed “Revitalization – Collective Action for the Ocean” The Forum will feature: Global Youth Panels Ocean Action Showcase Marine Science and Research Photo Competition Young Pioneers Network The United Nations has designated 8 June as […]
European Maritime Day in Cyprus, an ocean literacy event supported by the European Commission The “European Maritime Day in Cyprus” is an event that celebrates the Sea and is supported by the European Commission. Building on last year’s successful organisation of the European Maritime Day in Larnaca, the Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute (CMMI) would […]
In recognition of World Ocean Day, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, Tennessee Aquarium and World Renowned Aquanaut and Ocean Conservationist, Fabien Cousteau, are coming together for a coast to coast collaborative discussion about the health of our oceans and waterways, the rise of plastic pollution during pandemic times and how collectively, we can […]
Dalam rangka memperingati hari Laut Sedunia Komunitas pegiat wisata budaya dan konservasi mengadakan kegiatan aksi bersih pantai, dilanjutkan dengan transplantasi karang dan menonton bersama film dokumenter tentang laut. ENG: In commemoration of World Oceans Day, the community of cultural tourism and conservation activists will hold beach clean-up activities, followed by coral transplantation and watching documentary […]
We will celebrate World Ocean Day by attending our Day of open doors at the Marine Biology Station Piran of the National Institute of Biology, which will be live again this year on Friday, June 10, 2022. Visitors can participate in guided tours, interactive workshops for children and young people, as well as interesting lectures […]
EARTHCARE will host a Beach Cleanup on Grand Bahama Island for Middle School classes of Lucaya International School. Learn more here
WEDNESDAY Viewing of digital Library on Oceans Day- Senior Lab (recess and lunch) Viewing of specimens in the senior lab (open to teachers and students) Selfie corner – open for teachers to take a click. This will be out in the pavilion on Friday too Colour completion during recess in the senior lab Thursday Show […]
Zoom a Scientist with Hannah Wellman! Ages 8 and up. Organized by the Easton Area Public Library. This is a virtual event: Friday, June 10 from 2:00 - 2:45pm. Join scientist Hannah Wellman to learn about shell middens and what they can tell us about the evolution of marine life. Email ambert@eastonpl.org to register. Learn […]
FREE SHARK TALK Friday June 10 @2pm HK time for #worldoceanweek 2022. SPONSORED by Grade 12 students Andrew Ko and Michelle Du of Canadian International School of Hong Kong. No registration required. Just click the QR code and join in! Thank you to G12 students Andrew Ko and Michelle Du for arranging this important event […]
Mi Moana will be celebrating WOD on the 10th of June in Fuengirola, Spain with several other NGOs and companies that fight against pollution. There will be talks, live music and even a raffle. It will be so much fun, even Poseidon has come from Atlantis! The event will be from 6pm to 11pm. Learn […]
Join Lesvos Plastic Free, Events Lesvos, and Barracuda beach bar for a day of activities to help save our ocean. - photo competitions - treasure hunt and games without borders - presentation about ocean and 30x30 goal to the children, quiz and certificates handling Learn more: www.lesvoscuba.gr
The World Ocean Ambassadors Hangout (WOAH) Festival is a whole community, family fun day to celebrate World Ocean Day and raise awareness about the ocean, water, and sustainability while engaging and connecting with local and global ocean-loving people and institutions in our inimitable GREEN SCHOOL style. All proceeds go to help fund Local Scholarship students […]
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
Swim on over to the Kansas City Zoo on June 11-12 to celebrate World Oceans Weekend! Visit our displays near the aquarium construction site to learn how all water is connected and watch our animals throughout the Zoo receive special ocean-themed enrichment. Stop by the lobby to sign the 30x30 pledge to show your commitment to […]
Living sustainably in harmony with nature as there is only one earth. What can we do to protect it??? As the past years have shown us, we need to work together to create a new balance with the environment as well as the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its […]
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 […]
We’re excited to host an Oceans Day event in collaboration with @fisheriesmuseum on the Lunenburg waterfront! Join us for activities fun for the whole family and learn how you can get involved in protecting our oceans 🐳🌊. Questions? Contact ariel@coastalaction.org 📲. Learn more here
