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Chefs’ Seafood Sustainability Tour

La Cantina Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In the lead up to World Ocean Day, we’re hosting chefs from some of Melbourne's top restaurants on a tour to learn more about sourcing sustainable seafood and supporting health oceans to thrive. Seafood Positive's Ambassador Chefs, Jason Staudt from Stokehouse Restaurant and Ben Isaacs from The Local Taphouse (St Kilda, Melbourne) will join the […]

Collective action to develop blue economy for Timor-Leste

Bidau Santa-Ana and Hera Rua Formosa Dili Timor-Leste, Dili, Indonesia

World Ocean Day is very important for the people around the world to look forward to the future we want. The concept of "World Ocean Day" was first proposed in 1992 through the "Earth Summit" event in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) with the aim of celebrating our oceans connectivity to the ocean subject which is […]

Un Aula Bajo el Mar

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

La muestra reunirá fotografías tomadas por el buzo marisquero Gerardo “Tata” Aguayo y textos elaborados por estudiantes, docentes, investigadores y personal técnico de la ESCIMAR. Esta muestra contiene una búsqueda por entender cómo es la vida animal en los ambientes costeros del Golfo San Matías: cuáles son las especies presentes y cómo se relacionan son […]

Event Series Pick-Up Plastics Campaign

Pick-Up Plastics Campaign

Sagar Nagar Beach Sagar Nagar Beach, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]

Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On Ocean Week we will present a program for our visitors about the Ocean, each day they will learn about a different aspect of the ocean like the thermocline, coastal upwelling, planktons and more. We also are collaborating with Ocean Network Canada to show our visitors near live footage of animals living under the Salish […]

One Week – International Conference on Occupational Safety & amp; Health, Food Safety, Oceans, Environment

One Week - International Conference on Occupational Safety & Health, Food Safety, Oceans, Environment, Climate Change, Wellbeing & Sustainable Development (ICOSHFSOECCWBSD-2023)   Multi-disciplinary, Inter-disciplinary, Trans-disciplinary, Multicultural & Multilingual International Conference   Online/Offline/Hybrid Mode - Zoom/YouTube Live   Inviting all for Conference Registrations, Oral / Poster / Full Paper Presentations, Participation, Certificates & E-Certificates, Collaborations, ISBN/ISSN […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Investigate the quality of UK waterways with Digital Ocean School

Marine conversation and campaigning charity, Surfers Against Sewage, have launched a brand-new scene at Digital Ocean School, that investigates the quality of UK waterways. Digital Ocean School is an immersive 360-online resource that reimagines the future of ocean education. Whether you live 5 minutes from the coast or 5 hours away, Digital Ocean School will […]

Creature Feature: Learn all about gulls! – Californina State Parks

Gaviota State Beach 17620 Gaviota Beach Rd, Gaviota, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Join us along the Gaviota Coast to say hello to our local residents: La Gaviota a.k.a. the gull! Throughout this presentation students will examine this majestic bird species and say hello to a few others as we soar […]

Summer School 2023 – Effects of Human Activity on Biodiversity in Marine Systems

Aquarium of San Sebastian 1 Plaza de Carlos Blasco Imaz, Donostia, Spain

Since 2004, AZTI annually organizes an international ‘Summer School’ on marine research related cutting-edge topics, always trying to bridge the gap between research, policy and society. The course is taught by about 5-10 speakers and attended by around 40-60 students that join from 10-15 countries each year. Some years we have organized the school back-to-back […]

Tidepool Animal Amazing Adaptations! – California State Parks

Crystal Cove State Beach Crystal Cove Trail,, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Have you ever wondered why an octopus changes colours or where hermit crabs get their shells? Join CA State Parks Interpreter Alex on a trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool […]

Draw-along: Learn how to draw a shark!

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Grab your drawing materials and get ready to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of sharks! Get ready to draw and explore the ocean's most fascinating predator: the great white shark. From their razor-sharp teeth to […]

Event Series Water&Movies

Water&Movies

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

Short films illuminating humanity’s relationship with water, from exploring the beauty of the oceans to the search for clean water. Our partners are ShortsTV, Ziggo TV, Nieuws.nl and UN Women, and  we intend to raise awareness of UN Sustainable Development goals 6 & 14 around access to clean water + ocean conservation in the following […]

#LatinosMarinos Ocean Conservation and Happy Hour in DC

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana 401 7th Street, Northwest Washington, WA, United States

Hey, #LatinosMarinos! Are you ready for an evening of fun and community? Join us at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in D.C. on June 5! At this event, you'll have the opportunity to meet others passionate about our communities and ocean conservation. Plus, you'll get to meet Azul's Rising Leaders Initiative Class of 2023, who are starting […]

Conférence en langue française « Les océans : entre enjeux économiques, écologiques et humains » – 5 juin 2023 à 19h – EN LIGNE

Pour inaugurer sa semaine de l’écologie et à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de l’Environnement, l’Alliance Française de Varna vous propose d’assister à sa conférence en langue française intitulée « Les océans : entre enjeux économiques, écologiques et humains ». Animé par nos deux volontaires du Corps Européen de Solidarité, Adélaïde et Anastasia, cet évènement […]

Sustainable ocean at TRAQUINAUTA nursery and kindergarten – Day 2

Praia da Avencas , Portugal

TRAQUINAUTA is a nursery and kindergarten that seeks to introduce in early childhood education, practices, and strategies to develop awareness of the need to protect our environment and to fight against climate change.   In partnership with Finland and Hungary and with the European approval of ERASMUS+, we have started a project on sustainability in […]

TEDx PORTO COUNTDOWN – THE UNSPOKEN TRUTH ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

It is possible to clean the atmosphere? (going beyond the efforts to neutralize new emissions) All the last reports by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change clearly state that only by removing CO2 from the atmosphere we can meet the Paris Agreement Goals. In parallel with the ongoing process of reducing and mitigating new […]

Capitol Hill Ocean Week

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

A complex, interconnected network of biology, chemistry, and physical forces work together to sustain life on Earth. Change to one system effects all. Impacts ripple locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.    Our social and economic systems are part of the Earth system and now the main drivers of change.    Understanding global climate change and mitigating and […]

ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa

via Cameroni s.n.c. Lampedusa (AG) Italy Cameroni s.n.c. Italy, Lampedusa, Italy

The Conference room of MPA Pelagie Islands will host  the ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa- Upgrading the national Atmosphere, Ecosisteme and Ocean Observatories. The " ICOS Italy meets in Lampedusa" event , organized by the CNR in collaboration with ENEA,  will be held on the island from 6 to 8 June with the aim of taking stock together […]

People of the Sea Global Clean Up

This World Oceans Day, join us for the 4th annual People of the Sea Global Clean Up. Wherever you may be, clean up above, beside and below the water - park, dock, playground, beach, river or town, everywhere leads to the ocean and we're all people of the sea. Tag @tenlittlepieces in your posts and […]

Event Series Pick-Up Plastics Campaign

Pick-Up Plastics Campaign

Sagar Nagar Beach Sagar Nagar Beach, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

PICK-UP PLASTICS CAMPAIGN May 18 - June 8, 2023 Every Morning 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992. The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters has been […]

“Water for us – we for water” celebrating World Oceans Day

Pupils and teachers of the Chýnov Primary School, The Czech Republic, invite you to a small exhibition with a lecture about our Erasmus+ project "Water for us - we for water". This event will take place in the local library of Chýnov from 6 June to 8 June. With this event we would like to […]

Draw-Along: Marine Mammals – California State Parks

Carpinteria State Beach 205 Palm Ave, Carpinteria, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Week with California State Parks! -- See our full list of programs at http://bit.ly/WorldOceanWeek Ahoy, sea-lovers! We are thrilled to present a fin-tastic oceanic adventure like no other! Kick off World Ocean Week at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the mysterious and magnificent world of marine mammals! From the majestic humpback […]

Kenya’s Marine Virtual Discussion – Tides are Changing

Join our session centred at rallying the world towards a common front through highlighting the benefits accruing from and opportunities offered by the ocean and the challenges it faces, ideas and solutions that are working together to protect and revitalize the ocean and everything it sustains as well as sharing experiences, successes, showcase best practices […]

Live Webinar: Integrating Marine and Freshwater Protections Across Aquascapes

The webinar has its origins in a session at the 5th International Marine Protected Area Congress, held in February 2023, with the same speakers and topics.  The session will discuss the need to integrate conservation, restoration, and management of freshwaters and transitional waters (e.g., estuaries and lagoons) with marine and coastal waters. The session will […]

Exploring the Majesty of Sharks: Virtual Conferences for World Ocean Day

Loro Parque Av. Loro Parque,, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]

Exploring the Majesty of Sharks: Virtual Conferences for World Ocean Day

Loro Parque Av. Loro Parque,, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Join us in celebrating World Ocean Day throughout the entire month of June with a series of captivating virtual conferences centered around the incredible world of sharks. Hosted by Loro Parque, these engaging videoconferences will shed light on the vital role sharks play in our oceans and emphasize the importance of their conservation. Immerse yourself […]

Zoosday Tuesday Celebrates World Ocean Day

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

Join the Pueblo Zoo Education Team on Zoosday Tuesday - our live, 15-minute, bi-monthly webcast - as we explore the watershed and find out how it connects land-locked Colorado to the world's ocean. We'll visit with the African Penguins before considering the question of how we can reduce our use of Single-Use-Plastics, one of the […]

‘Humanatee’ Documentary Screening – Explorers Club, New York

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

Planet Froth Productions will be premiering their documentary short film “Humanatee” for UN World Ocean Week at the Explorers Club in New York. The film follows the underwater archaeologist and explorer Damien Leloup's journey to form an unlikely bond with these gentle giants, and examines the larger implications of humanity's relationship with species extinction.  Learn […]