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The Canadian Museum of Nature has some new aquatic residents: live anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers, sea stars and more are now on view in a newly-unveiled interactive feature in the Water Gallery. The Pacific Discovery Tank is 14.6-feet (almost five metres) long and reveals the interesting creatures that inhabit tide pools (shallow pools of water […]
Get near, in, on or under water daily from May 30th through September 6th and share your stories using the #bluemind hashtag. We'll celebrate Day 100 together online on September 6th! Learn more here.
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 […]
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, […]
RISE UP would like to use the occasion of World Ocean Day to raise awareness with its school and youth members to promote how amazing our ocean is and how important it is to protect it. In particular, we would love for you to work together to create an art project that symbolizes “what the […]
Regardless of age, sex, race, and religion, music embraces all, enlightens all. As melodies begin, so does the magic penetrating into one's soul, reading one's mind, attaching to one's emotions. Hearing Our Planet delivers the beauty of music to worldwide audience, whom with us are though socially distanced, yet spiritually connected. We aim to hearten, […]
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 […]
Ocean Conservancy, in partnership with the Unity College Distance Education program, launched the first-ever Ocean Justice micro-course! Alongside national and international conversations about Environmental Justice–as well as other topics such as anti-racism; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or climate change–the Ocean Justice movement has also progressed and evolved, though more attention should be paid to this […]
Ocean Academy, by Ocean Generation brings the Ocean and its importance to the classroom. Learn more here!
The Trail for the Ocean takes place between June 12th and September 10th 2022. The objective is to collect €2500 through crowdfunding and dedicate this money to actions to help save the ocean. On June we are running 25 kilometers along the ocean through dunes and sand with kids. On September 10th we are rowing […]
Discover how the Tribal Canoe Journeys have catalyzed the revitalization of Indigenous culture, community healing, and youth empowerment on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Experience this amazing journey – told through metaphoric art, immersive audio, projections, and interactive video displays – in-person at Science World in Vancouver, where the exhibit will be hosted from July 2022 […]
Calling all curious minds! Come join us for a week-long day camp of fun and exploration at the beach. At Ocean Defenders camp, campers will spend their week outdoors by the shoreline learning about different ocean animals, how they survive in the ocean and the ways that we can help protect them. This camp will […]
This week-long day camp at the beach provides girls with the opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a marine biologist! At Sea Squirts camp, girls will learn hands-on science skills to explore our shorelines and learn about the cool critters that live in our oceans. Campers will continue their scientist journey by conducting […]
Sea of Connections is a collaboration launched by Canvas of the Wild and Oceanic Preservation Society. Our goal is to inspire awareness and connection to our oceans and the amazing life within them through art and technology. These vibrant and realistic murals connect viewers to digital, science-based learning modules through embedded technology that brings the mural to life. […]
Join us for a beach cleanup at Milnerton Beach! Joining us will be the MK1 Cartel Car crew! We will be collecting dog food and bedding for Rescue Obsessed so please bring a donation! Bags and gloves will be provided. Learn more here
NEW YORK, NY (August 15, 2022) - Today, delegates from around the world will begin the fifth and final round of negotiations for a Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. After decades of human activity pushed the ocean to the brink of collapse, the outcome of this meeting represents […]
The event is an ongoing campaign and agitation to protect the mother ocean and its people who depend on natural resources in Trivandrum, Kerala South India. Indigenous fishers experience loss of marine biodiversity, beach erosion, and a lack of sustainable fishing options. The destructions have been experienced since seaport construction in the customary fishing spaces […]
This month, world leaders will gather at the United Nations to continue negotiations on a Global Ocean Treaty. This meeting may be the world’s last chance to secure a treaty that will protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Fragile ocean life–and the resources all humanity relies on–are at stake. On Thursday, […]
Greenpeace USA calls for Biden Administration Leadership as the Final Round of Global Ocean Treaty negotiations stall Hundreds march for the oceans in New York; photos and videos will be available here. NEW YORK, NY (August 18, 2022) - Today, Greenpeace USA sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking them to send high-level representation, such […]
Diversity of Nature has several panels, interactive activities, and a shark dissection planned! Specific dates and times of shark-related events will be shared in the coming weeks. Please note this event is for underrepresented youth and their families only. This could include Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, those from underrepresented gender identities, 2SLGBTQIA+, low-income, those […]
The 2022 swims will take place in September & October 2022 which is during Australia’s winter months that are very temperate in Far North Queensland. These are also the months when prevailing weather conditions suite the swims and risk of inclement marine-life are minimal. There are two event days on this year’s calendar: The 'Classics' […]
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