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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 Academy, by Ocean Generation brings the Ocean and its importance to the classroom. Learn more here!
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. […]
What is this campaign about? This campaign is all about strengthening and consolidating European policies for the protection of the Ocean. It aims at offering EU citizens and civil society organisations who care and act for the Ocean the possibility to express their views on Ocean protection before we will reach out to political parties […]
Reef Dwellers art show by artist Selva Ozelli, a member of Climate Heritage Network, celebrates the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspires action to protect reefs which occupy only 0.1 per cent of the global sea surfaces. But more than 25 per cent of marine biodiversity is supported by them. The […]
We have published several educational materials about our activity The sense of water: a journey from prehistory, which we carried out in September 2022, about a research and scientific dissemination work on the identification of aquatic species in the rock art of Iberoamerica, many of them in danger of extinction. The Materials derived from the […]
If you care about environmental issues and want to make a difference in your community, Bow Seat invites you to participate in the Fellowship Grant Program! The Fellowship is an initiative created and led by the Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC), a diverse group of Bow Seat alumni working together to empower their peers to […]
The UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition is hosted by the United Nations and judged by Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury composed of world-renowned individuals. This free competition is open to the public and explores the six thematic categories open for submissions. The categories are purposely broad to encourage photographers interpretations and artistic visions. Submit […]
Exciting news from the Blue Standard by Oceanic Global. A first of its kind cross-industry standard by Oceanic Global, the Blue Standard (Blue) empowers industries and businesses of all sizes to achieve measurable impact that protects our blue planet and establishes universal accountability for sustainable business leadership. Learn more about the Blue Standard and their […]
The Fourth Session Ocean Protection Action - Go! Coral Guardian Time span: From World Earth Day 4.22 to World Ocean Day 6.8 Key participants: World Ocean Day, ISPO, Adex diving expo, China water sports administration, and China association for Scientific Expedition Key organizer: iLab, SSI, eXtremeSPACE, and 1%OCEAN Key initiatives: 1. Environmental Protection Education on World […]
The webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with investing in the blue economy in Portugal and Macaronesia (including the Portuguese regions of Madeira and Azores in addition to the Canary Islands and Cabo Verde). During the webinar, experts from finance, policy, and industry will share their knowledge and experiences on how Portugal and the islands are […]
Penguins are marine sentinels; they provide scientists with insight into ocean health. Ocean changes impact penguin populations including warming waters and bioaccumulation of mercury in the food web. Entanglement is a major factor when it comes to seabird populations and penguins are no strangers to marine debris. Penguins International is calling penguin lovers to take […]
Coral Passion / Koraaldrift is a sculpture group in public area 20 km from the centre of Amsterdam , the Netherlands, in Haarlem. The 6 large white sculptures represent different corals Margot Berkman found while diving in the oceans. it measures 6 x 6 m and 3,5 m high During the day the sculptures are […]
Students from University College Sabah Foundation embark on a journey at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Center, to further understand how they can make a change in daily life, such as recycling and upcycling, compositing and sustainable food, which not only help mitigate climate, as well to protect and preserve marine habitats and biodiversity from pollution. […]
Introduction about marine biodiversity and threats are facing nowadays, through movie screening. Follow with a talk sharing from a speaker who have been working in marine research, conservation and awareness, to educate and encourage behavioural changes, even slightly small action in daily life can make a different Learn more here
5th Edition of the Trail for the Ocean ! On June 11th 2023 the 5th edition of the Trail for the Ocean will run for preserving whale sharks in south east Atlantic. Learn more here
Connect with Ocean Exploration Trust's Corps of Exploration aboard E/V Nautilus as they explore the deep ocean in and around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) in Hawaiian waters. Ship-to-shore interactions are one-on-one live video Q&A broadcasts with the Corps of Exploration to learn more about life onboard the ship and the latest […]
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 […]
Join us for a deliberative discussion on ocean advocacy on a local and global level, with a focus on practical and collective action. Cornish Bank for an ocean-themed people's assembly! Bring your wetsuits for a beach social at 2:30, after the people's assembly! Learn more here
Our organization, Eyesea, seeks to emphasize the scale and nature of marine pollution and to create a unified strategy on how to solve it by mapping and analyzing marine pollution through crowdsourced geotagged images through the use of our app, Eyesea. We’re on the early stages of the development of the app and we seek […]
On 20 May 2023, Save a Fishie NPC members (Zoe, mom & sister) will embark on a National clean-up campaign in South Africa to clean 100 beaches over a period of 60 days! They will start at Eden on the Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town (where Zoe did her first beach cleanup at the age of […]
Three Days - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2023 (ICBDEHWBSD - 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 Publications to all. Free Registration […]
Planet Ocean Youth Voices is about letting the youth BE our Ocean's voice. To Raise awareness about its protection and preservation. To reconnect with Our Ocean. To inspire and empower our youth to BE caring and responsible planetary stewards. This platform is open each year, primarily for World Ocean Day, to celebrate and honour our […]
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 […]
The annual science festival Pint of Science invites scientists to a bar in your neighbourhood to inform you about the latest news from the world of science. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere. On 22, 23 and 24 May, the international festival visits several cities in Belgium, including Ostend. As the sea is […]
This BC Marine Trails is teaming up with Surfrider Pacific Rim and the Ahousat Outdoor Education School once again to remove marine debris from the beaches and rocky coastlines of Vargas Island near Tofino, BC. Those who are paddling to the beaches with us must have strong paddling skills and be capable of doing surf […]
On June 1, 2022, 14 youth in Hawaiʻi filed a constitutional climate lawsuit, Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, against the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), HDOT Director Edwin Sniffen, Governor Josh Green, and the State of Hawaiʻi. The youth plaintiffs allege that HDOT’s operation of a transportation system that results in high levels […]
Students aged 10 to 16 will take action at a local beach. They will remove the plastic waste they find and use it in a piece of artwork at school. The objective is to raise awareness for the fact that each individual action affects the whole planet. Learn more here
A "blue career" is a career that contributes to the sustainable use and conservation of the marine environment. Recently, world leaders made a global commitment to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 (30x30). To create a healthy ocean with abundant wildlife and to stabilise the climate, it’s critical that 30% of our planet’s […]
Home Business Xpressions Handmade Decor Home or Business will be on location at the Famous Phoenix Park'n Swap Meet. Artist Tim McGinley (tmax20hbx) from Phoenix, AZ. will be on hand Showcasing this Collection Series. He started the designs in January of 2023 to help promote and bring awareness to the citizens of Arizona the importance […]
CollaborOCEANS ‘Creatives Collaborating for Ocean Conservation’ have joined with the ‘Water People’ Exhibition from 26 May - 29 July 2023 at Coral Street Art Space Gallery, with Victor Harbor City Council and Country Arts South Australia. In celebration of the ocean this World Ocean Day 20223 and to raise awareness of the Endangered Australian sea lion, Sydney artists […]
Craig Parry, CollaborOCEANS Ambassador and an Award-Winning International Nature Photographer, has been invited to showcase an innovative art installation called ‘Australian Oceans’ by Vivid Sydney. The Vivid Sydney theme this year is Naturally and runs from 26thMay to 17th June 2023. The ‘Australian Oceans’ art installation of awe-inspiring footage is projected onto four walls and the ocean […]
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 […]
Con motivo del Día Mundial de los Océanos, Wallenius Wilhelmsen organiza por tercer año consecutivo una limpieza de playa en Barcelona. Comprometidos con la sostenibilidad, anímamos a todos aquellos que quieran participar en esta actividad de concienciación, especialmente a toda la comunidad logística y portuaria de Barcelona. En colaboración con la entidad UnderthewaterBarcelona, empezaremos realizando […]
The 2023 Lekan Bakare Foundation World Oceans day commemoration is set to host the 2nd Saturday of Advocacy. The Advocacy Program will be hosted on Twitter spaces, the advocacy will focus on how climate change affects human health and wellbeing. Learn more here
Invite children (aged 8-14) to participate in the League for Green Leaders, an engaging online climate-action competition where they play to learn, play together, and play for our future. With learning-by-doing, children grow the agency of climate action and become leaders for our future. Teachers and parents can use the League program as an engaging […]
THE OCEAN BREATHES - SEALIGHT Measurements: 15 m x 3 m x 3 m. Interactive light artwork in the Oncology Centre of the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp A hanging sculpture with the name ‘The Ocean Breathes – Sealight’ is placed in the entrance. Visitors of the Oncology Centre are free […]
ReefBlitz is an annual event that brings together students, divers, fishers, scientists and conservationists and multiple citizen science programs to help Queensland communities collect a snapshot of information relevant to reef health. When: Key dates are 1-8 June Where: Great Barrier Reef and Queensland, Australia How: Take observations of marine life and […]
#ForPlanetOcean is the Instagram creative challenge with the purpose of sparking a creative movement for planet ocean! The concept is simple, there will be 5 ocean-themed prompts throughout June that anyone can respond to, with an artwork or even a story, poem or song. We aim to reach more and more people each year, using […]
COBSEA (Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia) has taken a significant step forward in addressing the critical issue of ghost gear with the launch of the highly anticipated ghost gear videos. These educational videos aim to raise awareness about the damaging impact of ghost gear on marine life and ecosystems, providing viewers with […]
Euroports Hanko arranges a Beach Clean Up day at Tulliranta on the 1st of June. Learn more here.
Ocean Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Ocean Week events include educational and recreational activities that explore and interact with our oceans. Learn more here
On 8 June 2023, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNNPA) will issue three new stamp sheets to celebrate World Oceans Day. Each stamp sheet consists of 9 stamps featuring coral reefs from around the world: 63¢ - Florida Reefs (USA); CHF 1.,10 – Tubbataha Reef (Philippines), and €1,00 Great Barrier Reef (Australia). The UNPA plans […]
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Join HEPCA and Intro Sustainable Resources to celebrate World Ocean Day and clean up El Wozaraa Beach, Hurghada! Let's make a difference and help protect the ocean by removing trash that harms marine life. No equipment needed - we'll provide everything you need. Save the date - Friday, June 2nd, 10:00 AM - […]
In support of the United Nations World Oceans Day, we are excited to welcome you with a day of interactive and dynamic educational activities! Ocean marine experts and community will be here to demonstrate how our climate and oceans are changing in a hands-on learning environment! Learn more here.
Only One Earth Inspired by UAE’s announcement of 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability” by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Funun Arts and Novotel Sharjah Expo Center, are pleased to announce the Second edition of the art event "Only One Earth”, to celebrate the World Environment Day & […]
We invite you to our traditional event National Shark Awareness Week. This event is organized in the occasion of the World Ocean Day and take place from 3rd to 4th of June 2023 in the Olomouc Zoo. Do you want to learn about marine predators and why they are so important for the marine ecosystem? […]
As Hong Kong’sfirst city-centre marine experience destination, Cube O Discovery Park not only presents the underwater world and marine life in a new way, but also subtly condenses the vast ocean into a limited cubic space that brings the ocean close to hand and connects visitors to nature in new and entertaining ways. In order […]
Kauai Society of Artists and Surfrider Kauai have partnered for five years, presenting this informational and creative show- where all of the art is created using at least 50% manmade marine debris that washes up on our shores. Learn more here
Egypt/Red Sea 03-10JUN23 We invite you to dive deeply into the ocean of ancient waters in Red Sea/Egypt with us. Are you looking for a unique ocean experience this year to celebrate World Ocean Day 2023? Do you feel like spending the whole World Ocean Day week on a boat in Red Sea being close […]
MBRC The Ocean protects the ocean in collaboration with community based organizations, companies and NGOs like Sustainable World Initiatives in Tanzania. We expect to host Africa’s biggest cleanup, where we shall clean 7 beaches in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam City Council has stated that only 46-50 percent of 4,600 of solid waste […]
Help celebrate World Ocean Day by participating in a Beach Cleanup at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida. Juno Beach is one of the most densely nested beaches for sea turtles in the Western Hemisphere. Help keep our shores a welcoming environment for sea turtles and all marine life. June 3rd, 10th, 17th, […]
Plastic Punch is organizing a beach cleanup in the Regional Maritime University/ Mighty beach (Nungua, Accra) to raise awareness of the dangers of plastics to the environment and marine life by involving the youth, local community, and volunteers. This area is home to endangered species of turtles that come to nest on a plastic infested […]
In celebration of this year’s World Environment Day on June 5th and World Oceans Day on June 8th, Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and ocean health and encourage individuals and organisations to take action to protect the oceans. To mark this occasion, POA has pre-recorded a special message featuring […]
The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association has hosted World Ocean Day events since 2016. In 2021, we teamed up with RhizomeUP! Media and the Green Films Series to create a week long Sunshine Coast World Oceans Day Festival. The Festival program includes online and in person feature length and short films including engagements with filmmakers. Throughout the […]
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our event, "Our Ocean, Our Future," held on 4th June 2023 at the stunning Sekinchan Redang Beach in Malaysia. This remarkable event was jointly organized by CSR Venture, CSR Wang Zi Foundation, Junior Chamber International Kuala Lumpur Mandarin (JCI KLM), Asia Fruits, and the local authority. […]
This year, the International Ocean Institute (IOI) Thailand Alumni will celebrate its 18th anniversary in Thailand at Suansri Nakhon Khuankhan Park and Botanical Garden, Samutprakarn Province on Sunday 4th June 2023 at 7:00 am. About 100 participants will attend the event by recreational walking through 4.8 km circumference of the park. The ceremony will be […]
Join Plastic Free Avoca Beach in Hunter Park, Avoca Beach on Sunday 4 June to clean up the beach and foreshore. Sign in at our table in Hunter Park from 8:45am The clean up runs from 9:00-9:45 am followed by a morning tea including freshly baked cookies and cake! Bags and gloves for the clean up are […]
Dare to enter the Octopus den wherein a ginormous, luminous creature is guarding her lair. Created by artists Jo Stacey with Michael Pope, The Giant Pacific Octopus is nesting at Murky Waters Studio. Join the artists exploring art and citizen science this June as we celebrate World Ocean Day. Reef Ecologic CEO Dr Adam Smith […]
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