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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 […]
Irish environmental charity Clean Coasts joined forces with National Spring Clean, to provide communities around Ireland with free clean-up kits to host a clean-up during the week around World Ocean Day. In under 72 hours, over 4,000 volunteers signed up to carry out over 230 clean-ups. Volunteers who didn’t manage to secure a clean-up kit […]
A gathering of vintage sellers posting blue, beach and ocean themed items to raise awareness for world ocean day and sustainable shopping. Learn more here.
Vous êtes une classe au primaire de la francophonie? Venez découvrir les facettes de l’océanographie grâce à 16 webinaires scientifiques adaptés autour de la journée mondiale des Océans et la décennie des Nations Unies pour les sciences océaniques au service du développement durable (2021-2030). Au total,18 jeunes chercheurEs en océanographie animeront ces webinaires et partageront […]
With World Oceans Day just around the corner, we are excited to announce our World Oceans Week Webinar Series! We had such an amazing response last year – so we’ve decided to do it again. Our team has been working hard over the last few weeks to put together an incredible series of ocean-climate talks […]
Paint the Ocean together. Learning about the ocean through arts and creativity.
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
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 […]
In celebration of World Ocean Day, Rescue a Reef is hosting a tour of our University of Miami lab facility on Instagram Live. This Lab tour will feature a presentation from our coral scientists along with a Q & A. Learn more here.
Come to the L.C.Bates Museum to learn about sea shells and make shell crafts. Learn more here
Este Día Mundial del Océano tenemos un evento comunitario GRATIS en Quepos. ¡Ven y sé parte de la restauración coralina en Quepos / Manuel Antonio! - Demostraciones en vivo de fragmentación de corales. - Conozca nuestro proyecto de restauración de coral - hable con nuestros biólogos y voluntarios. - Cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de […]
O InPact – Instituto de Pesquisa e Ação, coordenando com a Associação Guajiru, em conjunto com diversas parcerias, como: Seirhma, a própria Sudema, Prefeituras Municipais, além de diversos parceiros como: Capitania dos Portos da Paraíba (CPPB), Iate Clube, Corpo de Bombeiros, Clube do Mergulho, Primeiro Sol e Circuito do Matuto, estaremos realizando a II Semana […]
The Ocean is dead – Long live the Ocean? The truth is there is no new ocean. It can not be replaced. That is why we must change our human behaviour and respect our only existing ocean. Our whole existence depends on it. Only global collective action can revitalize our Oceans and guarantee human health […]
The first THALASSA 2022 Conference represents an effort to establish a regional conference on marine research and it will take place between 6th and 8th of June in Larnaca, Cyprus. Fully aligned with the “Ocean Decade” initiative by the United Nations, this event aims to address the most critical issues the marine and coastal environments face. For the first year, the […]
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 […]
In 1972, the United States enacted a wave of landmark legislation to protect and sustain the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes, including the amendments to the Clean Water Act, the Marine Mammal Act Protection Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. These Acts fundamentally changed how the United […]
Ensemble, pour des océans vivants - COCO STUDIO is an online movement launched by Chinese influencer Coco Studio. The event aims to encourage everyone to start from the small things around them, so that more people can understand the importance of the ocean, in order to love and protect the ocean. The participation of this […]
Curated and distributed by Adventure Entertainment, the world's leading provider of premium adventure films, ONE OCEAN screens across the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world. The tour starts in May each year just prior to World Oceans Day on 8 June and screens year round. Sponsored […]
On Tuesday the 7th June we will be celebrating World Oceans Day by holding a family-fun craft day at The PROSPECTS Foundation at 1:30pm! Come and make sea creatures from single-use plastics and display your creations in the PROSPECTS window! Learn more here
Accelerating the Blue Pacific Action for 2030 and beyond: Pathway to Lisbon 2nd UN Ocean Conference 2022. Learn more here
We are proud to announce the dates for our inaugural Spotlight Koh Tao event! Running on the 7th and 8th of June, 2022, Spotlight Koh Tao comprises workshops and exhibitions that highlight the island’s dedication to conservation and land and sea revitalization. We look forward to welcoming back tourists and esteemed gusts from around Thailand […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
This will take the form of art workshops with environmental artist Tim Pugh. He will work with 2 schools to create sea animals from pictures with plastics retrieved from the sea shore in North Wales. Follow us to stay updated
The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (status#501-c-3, 2001, New York), in collaboration with, the Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC), jointly is proud to announce the following Ocean Day (8 June, A/RES/63/111) virtual panel on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The panel will highlight “A Remarkable Journey” by Erden Eruç, Ocean Ambassador, Ocean Recovery Alliance on the ever-increasing […]
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 […]
Por celebrarse el 8 de junio el Día Mundial de los Océanos, la Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE) con la colaboración del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado GAD Municipal del cantón Salinas y la Prefectura de Santa Elena; se unen para celebrar nuestros océanos el 7 de junio mediante un evento presencial, tipo feria titulado […]
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!
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 […]
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. […]
Join Digital Nova Scotia, Ocean Start Up Project, COVE Start Up Yard and dive into how tech can be used responsibly to minimize environmental impact and our carbon footprints. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can add value to how we interact with the ocean and climate, creating a harmonious ecosystem in Nova Scotia waters. […]
Webinar: Blue Heritage: The Role of Ocean Art and Culture in Ocean Science and Management More attention needs to be given to the human-cultural dimension of the ocean and its use. Recognising the role of ocean cultures and heritage in contributing to sustainable ocean governance, this event will discuss key messages in a forthcoming book […]
Océan21 -Merveilles de l'Océan - 3 expositions de photographies Exposition Baie des Anges insoupçonnée - Stephane Jamme- association Les Aquanautes Créée en 2012 à Antibes, l’association les Aquanautes est composée d’explorateurs sous-marins passionnés, témoins d’un monde caché qu’ils aiment faire découvrir au public afin de le sensibiliser au besoin de protection de cet univers si […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of our continued commitment to the environment, we are organising ASL's Big One World Clean-Up for 2022! To help celebrate World Ocean Day on 8th June, we want everyone in ASL to join forces to help clean up beaches, rivers and other waterways in local communities across 50 countries worldwide.
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 […]
Come enjoy sea safaris, fishing trips, marine sports, surfing and swimming, local seafood menus, and RNLI lifeboats on show. Learn more here
Educational activities day on the importance of our oceans and how we can make a difference.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
21st Century Mermaids podcast is launching Season 2! The podcast features womxn in ocean science dedicated to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Decade of Ocean Science. As an official activity of the Decade of Ocean Science we talk about a broad range of ocean topics with our incredible mermaid guests. Be sure […]
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 […]
Join us for the 3rd annual People of the Sea Global Clean Up. Wherever you may be – a dock, beach, forest, river, town or city, everywhere leads to the ocean and we’re all #peopleofthesea Share this graphic to help spread the work Grab your crew, bags & gloves Clean your patch – big or […]
The twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change have already and will continue to affect the livelihoods and survival of the most vulnerable coastal populations. The tide is turning to respond to these complex challenges. What can be done to ensure the conservation of vulnerable coastal ecosystems and foster resilience amongst coastal communities? In […]
#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 […]
After two virtual conferences, and almost 12 years since it last stopped in the Quebec’s metropolis, Green Marine is excited to host its 15th annual conference in Montreal, QC. GreenTech is the not-to-be-missed event of the year for anyone interested in the maritime industry, green technologies, and innovation in sustainable maritime transportation. On the program, […]
As a part of the Birth Centenary celebration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of Bangladesh, the Maritime Affairs Unit (MAU), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and SAFE with other ocean-related stakeholders will jointly organize a three-day-long Bangabandhu Bay of Bengal Festival-2022, on the occasion of World Ocean Day. Learn more […]
Event to promote awareness of our ocean to the Seaton High School community.
Simply Blue Group are taking part in World Ocean Day, People of the Sea Clean Up, on June 8th 2022. Our teams have volunteered to take part and each office has chosen a local beach, river, or waterway to clean up. As well as this, each team has selected a local charity that is connected […]
The art competition and exhibition celebrating World Oceans Day intends to seek the beauty of our oceans and to highlight the challenges of the marine environment through the eyes of creativity and art. The global call for this years celebrations has been ’30X30′ which is a call to action to safeguard at least 30% of […]
In the lead up to World Ocean Day 2022 on June 8, French artist and designer Eugène Riconneaus is debuting the ‘ER Soulier’ sneaker, made from marine litter. Made possible by upcycling, which gives a second life to waste and unused objects, the collection was inspired by a desire to combat pollution of the seas […]
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/
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/
A Bears for Cares Book ‘Billie the Octopus’ Book Encourages Young Ones to Care About What’s Under the Sea With World Oceans Day coming Wednesday, June 8, the children’s book “Billie the Octopus” (Eifrig Publishing) invites young ones to explore the wonders of the oceans, become aware of the threats to it, and how they […]
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 Archipelagic and Island States Forum (AIS Forum) was initiated in 2017 as a platform to bring together 47 archipelagic and island states to collaborate on the following four thematic areas of cooperation: i) climate change mitigation and adaptation, and disaster management; ii) the blue economy; iii) marine plastic debris; and iv) good maritime governance. […]
In collaboration with the University of Guyana, Eco-Trust Society, UG Geographical Society and AIS Forum, an awareness program in the form of sharing sessions and workshops is hosted to spread awareness on how urgent the ocean requires more real action solutions. The participant will brainstorm together on how to tackle ocean-related issues via sharing sessions […]
In the Solomon Islands, there are widespread issues related to the accumulation of rubbish around beaches and marine environments that are located in or close to urban areas. This accumulation is related to the littering of plastic items along the shore. In the spirit of a collaborative real action program, AIS Forum gathers up volunteers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Il progetto di Citizen Scienze, raccolta di dati ambientali nell’area marino costiera della Penisola Sorrentina, è ideato e coordinato dai ricercatori del CNR (Consiglio Nazionale della Ricerca) - ISMAR (Istituto di Scienze Marine) sede di Napoli (Francesco Paolo Buonocunto, Luciana Ferraro, Laura Giordano e Alfonsa Milia), e nasce nell’ambito delle iniziative di divulgazione scientifica e […]
The Clean Coasts programme works with over 1,800 communities and 37,000 volunteers to help protect and care for Ireland’s waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life, by organizing hundreds of beach clean-ups each year, mobilizing thousands of volunteers, and removing large quantities of marine litter from our coastline. The Irish coast offers breath-taking views, beautiful […]
Even when at home you can still celebrate the ocean and help ocean animals have a safe home! Get ready for #WorldOceanDay by joining with @AdelaideScuba to protect at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030. Wear Blue on June the 8th in support of World Ocean Day and Sign in support […]
Beginning on World Oceans Day on June 8, we start our annual Manta Trawls on our traditional sailing vessel Albin Köbis. Our berth is Flensburg and we will sail the Flensburg Fjord, the Schlei and the Danish South Sea. The aim is to take as many samples as possible from the sea and to pull […]
Take Action: Earn $BEACH On World Oceans Day (8th June), The Beach Collective are proud to launch Beach Action. Combining the power of direct action and the power of social media, Beach Action is a social platform which rewards people for taking direct climate action. Whether it’s picking up litter from the beach, growing your […]
Supporting sea turtles and wonderful womenswear. We love our brand and sourcing fabulous styles to become your everyday favourites. That’s why we created Luna Boutiques, a local women’s fashion store, now online, with the latest shapes, styles, sizes and colours so you can feel great about your style. The Motivation Behind Luna Collections For You […]
Marecamp co-organizes the 2nd "Depredation" workshop in the framework of the "Mitigating dolphin depredation in Mediterranean fisheries - Joining efforts for strengthening cetacean conservation and sustainable fisheries" project coordinated by ACCOBAMS and sustained by the MAVA Foundation. Scientists, marine resource managers, and fishers will jointly discuss their experiences on this topic and possible solutions. The […]
Celebrating world ocean Day by connecting with nature at the beach and feel the energy is of the ocean. Mission Green Mumbai Subhajit Mukherjee Learn more here
Mercoledì 8 giugno ore 19 – Terrazza Blue Cheri a Piano di Sorrento, presentazione del progetto con proiezione di un video clip sul paesaggio marino costiero Il progetto di Citizen Scienze, raccolta di dati ambientali nell’area marino costiera della Penisola Sorrentina, è ideato e coordinato dai ricercatori del CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) - ISMAR […]
Wave of Breath invites you inside the world of inspiration behind the artist Margot Berkman, known for her sculpture installation ‘Whispering Seaweed’ on Amstelveen’s Keizer Karel square. A wave of works in different media, ranging from sketch and drawing to textiles, including two larger installations. In the beginning there is the sea. One day there […]
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
OCEAN21 Tables rondes autour de la pollution pastique des océans. 14H15-15H CARACTERISATION DE LA POLLUTION PLASTIQUE Les différents types de plastique qui occupent notre quotidien et les modes de fabrication qui causent leur écotoxicité. Avec Patrick Navard, Directeur de recherche émérite CNRS, spécialiste des matières plastiques, coordinateur d'un projet ANR sur la sécurité des plastiques […]
The oceans are in more trouble than ever before. Right now it is estimated that up to 12 million metric tons of plastic—everything from plastic bottles and bags to microbeads—end up in the oceans each year. That’s a truckload of trash every minute. Traveling on ocean currents, this plastic is now turning up in every corner of […]
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 […]
World Ocean Day-Jun 8 2022 PandaDumnam.com together with EJF Foundation and ANURA are welcome you to the On-line Event Blue Ocean On-Line Class & Talks, in the following topics: - Blue Ocean Class: The Blue Carbon Initiatives - Net Free Seas - "Pak Samut" project by ANURA Club: 1. Shore and sea debris management in […]
Oggi nella Giornata Mondiale degli Oceani, si organizzano attività di formazione, educazione e cultura del nostra Mare con i ragazzi degli Istituti Scolastici che hanno aderito al progetto ! ENG: Today on World Oceans Day, training, education and culture activities of our Sea are organized with the children of the Schools that have joined the […]