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Welcome to Moku's first annual virtual exhibition, Under the Sea. It is our privilege to present a collection of artworks that celebrate the majesty of our oceans while advocating for their protection and sustainability. Under the Sea is more than just an exhibition; it is a testament to the profound connection between art and advocacy. […]
We are reaching out to extend an invitation for you to participate in our upcoming World Ocean Day Event, taking place in Deerfield Beach (just North of the pier on the sand) on June 1st, 2024, 9am to 2pm. In collaboration with various local partners such as the Deerfield Beach Boys and Girls Club, the […]
The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day with activities that bring attention to the importance of protecting the ocean for future generations. People of all ages are invited to Central Wharf on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate, learn about, and take action to protect our ocean. Programming will be focused on our theme […]
The Whale Sanctuary Project and St. Mary’s Municipality invite you to join us for the first-ever St. Mary’s Ocean Day Celebration on June 1st from 1-4 PM. As part of World Ocean Day, this event celebrates all things oceans – like science, conservation, and community involvement – all in way that’s fun and educational for […]
Join us in our monthly workshop focused on transforming waste into decorative items. This month, we are celebrating WORLD OCEAN DAY. Children can come along with a parent or guardian to learn about our oceans and discover ways we can contribute to their protection. LIMITED SPACES - DM us to secure your seat. WORKSHOP INFORMATION:When: […]
Join Bali Ocean Week (BOW) for a week-long celebration of our ocean! From June 1st to 8th, participate in exciting events across Canggu, Uluwatu, Sanur, Gili Islands, and more. Learn: Attend educational talks and workshops on coral restoration, waste management, and marine conservation. Act: Participate in beach cleanups, mangrove planting, and coral reef restoration activities. […]
This year we are celebrating 33 years of providing exceptional coastal and ocean education! Meet local scientists, divers, artists, and conservationists who are passionate about protecting our one world ocean. Mark your calendars and join us for hands-on games, educational activities, naturalist-led tide pooling sessions, and more!
At the core of OCL's initiatives is World Oceans Day. This event serves as an annual celebration of our beautiful blue planet, whilst also raising awareness about the challenges that face it. Our annual event provides an inclusive space where people can unite to appreciate the beauty and significance of the ocean. These gatherings are […]
Ocean clean up with 200 school children and some teachers. cleaning up, doing ocean quizzes informing how we all can help protect the coean.
Project Proposal: World Ocean Day Sensitization Campaign - School Outreach Purpose: To educate and raise awareness among students in 5 selected schools within Wa Municipal about the importance of World Ocean Day and ocean literacy, inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards. Outcome: By the end of the project, students will have a basic understanding […]
The Ocean Festival is a series of global events celebrating World Ocean Day. The festival aims to engage with communities, educate about the importance of conservation, inspire people to take action to protect the world’s oceans and stimulate economic tourism for coastal communities. From 7 to 9 June 2024, Ocean Festivals will be held in […]
O evento mais aguardado do ano chegou!!!! O DIA MUNDIAL DOS OCEANOS! A data oficializada pela ONU celebra no dia 08 de Junho a conservação dos oceanos e toda sua biodiversidade. Neste ano, o NUPEM/UFRJ realizará a nona edição do evento que ocorrerá presencialmente nos dias 6 e 7 de junho. Convidamos você […]
This is a Marine Environmental Salon and Beach Cleanup Event in the Blue Valley of Qingdao, China. The event starts at 9:00 AM Beijing time and is designed for middle school students from remote mountainous areas of China, offering them a unique opportunity to learn about marine conservation and actively participate in protecting our oceans. […]
In honour of this day, we have organized the Sinda Island Cleanup Event, an engaging and impactful event aimed at cleaning up the beautiful Sinda Island while raising awareness about ocean conservation. This event will bring together NGOs, corporate partners, volunteers, and local communities to contribute to a cleaner and healthier marine environment. Date: April 7, […]
World Ocean Day for Schools is collaborating with Dr Pamela Buchan, Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, to run a world-first, global experiment to capture data around marine identity, marine citizenship & connection to the ocean. We’re exploring what it means to be a Good Blue Human - focusing on three main themes - […]
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Beach Bucket Foundation, Visit Palm Beach, Live Free Dive, Palm Beach Pack and Paddle, and Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management are celebrating World Ocean Day with a land and waterway cleanup! Participants are invited to clean up the shore and waterway at Ocean Inlet […]
The annual Open Day (OD) of the Marine Biology Station Piran (National Institute of Biology; MBP-NIB) is organised as part of cooperative programmes with UNESCO to celebrate the World Ocean Day and to increase ocean literacy among the general public. OD is the main promotional activity of MBP-NIB and is very popular, especially among primary […]
The Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO Ghana) will organise a one-day awareness in one second cycle school and one fishing community to create awareness on the importance of the ocean, the threats, and conservation needs (in the school) and benefits of good sanitation (in the community). The school and community are carefully selected due […]
Photography is a powerful medium of expression that can be used to communicate strong positive messages about a subject. This open and free photo event seeks to inspire the creation and dissemination of such positive imagery, which conveys the beauty and importance of the ocean and humankind’s relation to it. It is open to all […]
Los invitamos a seguir la transmisión en vivo de las charlas del Segundo Festival de Divulgación del las Ciencias del Océano y la Atmósfera organizado por el Departemento de Oceanografía Física del CICESE. Festival dirigido a estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria. Charlas por: *Planeteando *Pro Océano
Join us for our festival celebrating our oceans. RNLI/Biosphere/Rangers from NTS/Guids/Craft Fair /Beach Yoga / environmental speakers inc Doug Allan/ Nick Ray and community shindig Learn more here
Mbezi Beach Shoreline, nestled within Dar es Salaam's Kinondoni Municipality, is a crucial coastal area known for fishing and recreation, attracting locals and tourists alike. Yet, this pristine environment faces a grave threat from plastic pollution and marine debris, endangering both the ecosystem and human health. Engaging the community and fostering collaboration are crucial to […]
The Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO Ghana), is organizing beach cleanup at two main locations; Abia fish landing beach in Ningo-Prampram and Ocean Drive, Tuga Avenue, also in Ningo-Prampram to celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8, 2024. These events will help improve sea turtle nesting by cleaning nesting hot-spots in the country. The […]
On June 8, 2024, in celebration of World Ocean Day, Politeknik Kelautan dan Perikanan Sorong, under the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia, conducted a beach cleanup activity. This event took place along the coast of Politeknik Kelautan dan Perikanan Sorong and involved the entire academic community, especially the young and enthusiastic cadets. […]
Keep Pensacola Beautiful and Ocean Hour Florida are teaming up to conduct a four site cleanup of Pensacola Beach. Resources will be available at Casino Beach, Park East, Park West and Quietwater (Mom's beach). Click here to sign up today!
Get the family and community together for a beach clean up for World Ocean Day June 8TH at our favorite local family beach
Join us for the 4th Annual World Ocean Day Celebration! We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual World Ocean Day Celebration, where we will come together to honor and protect our planet's most precious resource: the ocean. Presented by Ocean Bank, and coordinated by Blue Scholars and ARTSail, more than 20 local […]
Per celebrar aquesta efemèride tan significativa per a qui estima la mar...i per a qui l’hauria d’estimar, per tots els beneficis que ens regala, organitzem, junt amb diverses entitats, una macro recollida de residus per les platges del litoral de Barcelona. Tot seguit es farà una posada en comú dels residus recollits davant del Centre […]
For World Oceans Day, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is doing a cleanup at New Smyrna Beach in recognition of this exciting day. We will have staff and volunteers cleaning up the beach, as well as an opportunity to hear about marine life from one of our educators! Join us in keeping our beaches […]
Join us to celebrate the Ocean on World Ocean Day. Along with the 16 000 aquatic animals that call the Aquarium home, we’ll have several community partners onsite, including Sharkwater talking about shark conservation, Water Rangers doing live water testing demos, and Rosie Poirier painting live at the Aquarium! Additional opportunities for learning and inspiring […]
Action for Our Ocean is a campaign for World Ocean Day conducted by WWF-Indonesia and a youth community called Marine Buddies. This event will be held in six cities around Indonesia: Denpasar (the main event), Jakarta, Tangerang, Surabaya, Makassar, and Palopo. The audiences can enjoy several action and event experiences such as mangrove planting, beach […]
La asociación AVANFUER cumple 20 años de voluntariado medioambiental. Como celebración del día mundial de los Océanos, celebraremos una limpieza de playa y caracterización de la basura marina recogida en la playa del Valle de La Cueva (municipio de Antigua, isla de Fuerteventura), junto a voluntarios y voluntarias de la ONG.
Dive into an ocean of fun and discovery at the Big Blue Sea Jamboree, hosted by Sandoway Discovery Center on World Ocean Day June 8. This family-friendly event invites children and families to embark on an exciting ocean adventure right in the heart of Delray Beach. At the Big Blue Sea Jamboree, attendees will receive […]
In celebration of World Ocean Day, we’re promoting the voices of young people as they express their concerns about the future of our one world ocean. The ‘borrowed earth’ proverb reminds us that we are stewards of a home that we inhabit today but others will inhabit after we’re gone. Visit the Alabama Aquarium to […]
World Ocean Day is an internationally celebrated day for people everywhere to unite, celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet. The GSC invites guests of all ages to celebrate the wonders of the ocean, our connectedness with the ocean, and how we can all help protect the ocean. This year's celebration includes turtle […]
Swim on over to the zoo for a celebration of our blue planet on World Ocean’s Day! This event aims to increase awareness of the pivotal role the ocean plays and encourages individuals to take action to protect it, beginning right in our local communities. Take part in ocean themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and […]
Join us on June 8th - World Ocean Day to celebrate our ocean playground! Ocean Week Halifax is hosting a fun-filled community celebration at the Queens Marque Courtyard on the Halifax waterfront. World Ocean Day is an internationally recognized event, and Halifax's celebrations are part of a global effort to promote ocean knowledge, connection, conservation, […]
The event aims to address the lack of exposure and understanding among the youth regarding the problems affecting our oceans. As the future leaders of our society, it is crucial for young people in Barbados to comprehend the interconnectedness between the ocean, humans, and health. The event will highlight the myriads of ways in which […]
Plastic pollution on our beaches and in our oceans threatens both animal and human life, especially when it breaks down into microplastics. Not only is it harmful to us, beach litter is unsightly and does not leave a positive impression on visitors to Hiroshima. While the physical harm of microplastics may be hard for people […]
🌊 Dive into an ocean of excitement with STEAM PEI this World Ocean Day! Join us on Saturday, June 8th, for an unforgettable celebration of our blue planet. Immerse yourself in fun, hands-on activities like exploring our saltwater touch tank, discovering the wonders of the ocean under a microscope, and coding adventures. Plus, don't miss […]
Join us for an immersive and educational webinar, "Catalyzing Ocean and Climate Action," where we will embark on a virtual journey into the heart of our planet's vast and mysterious oceans. This event is designed for ocean enthusiasts, environmentalists, students, and anyone curious about the hidden wonders beneath the waves.
On World Oceans Day people around the globe come together to honor our oceans, which cover over 70% of Earth’s surface and sustain a large diversity of marine animal species. Explore oceans of inspiration at the Aquarium with interactive touch tank exhibits, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more. “The Smog of the Sea” a 30-minute film by […]
As Jimmy Buffett sang, ‘Mother, mother ocean, I can hear your call…’ Answer the call on Saturday, June 8th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our inaugural “Do The Dunes Cleanup Competition” with the Town of Surfside. Let’s keep the Surfside dunes pristine while learning about their importance to marine life, coastal resilience, and […]
Can you rap? Do you write poetry? Are you a good story teller? Passionate in speaking about climate change?This competition is the one for you, or you and a few friends. Email now for futher information and get creating. Category winners will perform at the National Aquarium in Napier on June 8th 2024.
Covering 70% of the earth’s surface, the ocean is essential to all life on the planet. Its ecosystems are crucial to providing us the oxygen we breathe, and its waters help transport goods from across the world. In 2008 the UN officially recognized World Ocean day as an international day, to take place annually on […]
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