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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 […]
Join us for a beach cleanup at Milnerton Lagoon! Bags, gloves and sanitizer provided! 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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' […]
Join Forces of Nature and Clean Up Miami Beach to help clean up our beaches and restore our mangroves. Wear closed-toe shoes as we will be climbing over rocks. Bring gloves, sunscreen, and a hat. We'll have sustainable water-bottles for all. Mangroves are nature's solution to halting climate change: they stop beach erosion, foster marine […]
We are conducting the biggest beach cleanup on 17 Sep : International Coastal Cleanup Day in 100 beaches across 20 cities in 10 states. We invite your organisation to participate in large numbers and inspire Schools, Colleges, Clubs & Families to ‘understand the impact’ of our trash on marine life. Please register ANY beach […]
The University of the Philippines Visayas College of Arts and Sciences through its Marine Biological Station (UPV-MBS) in Taklong Island, Taklong Island National Marine Reserve, Guimaras, Philippines will celebrate the International Coastal Clean Up Day on September 17, 2022 by organizing a Coastal Clean Up of beaches and coves within the marine protected area. The […]
The Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) is an annual summer event that began in 2010. Each year the festival features on-land and on-water entertainment including live music, food, kids activities, nautical programs and more! This year, the RWF is returning to an in-person festival after two years! From September 17-18, 2022, visitors are invited to a […]
For thousands of years, human groups have lived near water sources to use it as a resource, consume marine species, fish, cultivate crops or extract minerals. But also as a means of communication, interaction and exchange. These aqueous spaces were part of the social and religious meaning given to the place itself, or the faunal […]
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 […]
Em alusão ao Dia da Chamada à Terra 2022, que será marcado em 3 de novembro de 2022, a Fundação Kissama em parceria com a Faculdade de Ciências Naturais (Faculdade de Biologia) organizará um Workshop para falar sobre a importância da manutenção dos oceanos, já que são vitais para a vida na Terra. Eles ajudam […]
Humans are causing alarming changes to the planet. Collectively, we are destroying ecosystems, polluting the ocean and altering our climate. Change needs to happen at every level of society, but as individuals we can play a role in making things better. On November 3, 2022, CNN are holding the second annual Call to Earth Day. […]
In order to raise teenagers’ awareness of our ocean’s wellbeing, a group of high school student from FuDan High School organized this beach clean up with Lion Clubs International District 300G2 on 11/22 at Zhuwei Fish Harbor, Taoyuan city, Dayuan District. Through this meaningful event, we want to promote the importance of our ocean because […]
Presented by Blue Scholars and The Barnacle Society, and in partnership with several amazing organizations, the 3rd annual Biscayne Bay Experience & Celebration will take place on December 10th. Open to the public and fun for the whole family, activities include on the water recreation, education, art, volunteer impact and entertainment. BONUS! Participating beach cleanup […]
Join Blue Scholars and The Barnacle Society for a special Moonlight Concert in celebration of Biscayne Bay on Saturday, December 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for members of The Barnacle Society, $10 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for children 5 and under. Picnics, […]
A cleaning campaign for the coast and course of the Nile River, run by the Sea Scouts in Cairo, with Growen Together Foundation for Sustainable Development and the Fit Rowing Academy to support clean water sports and collect plastic and solid waste from the Nile throughout the different days of the exercise schedule. Learn more […]
We will participate with members and volunteers in a tour to clean 3 nature reserves from the Red Sea reserves, Abu Gallum - Ras Muhammad - St. Catherine, in preparation for the beginning of a new year. Learn more here.
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 […]
Can you imagine the good we could do, if all of Australia came together on one day and took practical action to improve the environment? What a difference we could make! Let's see how many people we can bring together on Sunday 5 March 2023 and make a real impact... As our world faces unprecedented […]
Launch of the 1st Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous: After the success of its Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, M3 (Monaco Marina Management) is launching the first Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous. Under the aegis of ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’, this networking event is on 23-24 March 2023 at the YCM during Monaco Ocean Week and […]
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 […]
We want to protect our natural beauties - rivers, lakes, and forests. Learn more here.
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 fish flag concept is one of Climate Creatives, the company that I am collaborating with to plan this event. They focus on community collaboration and sustainable engagement and we hope to bring this to Boston University this World Ocean Day. The event itself will include workshop and installation sections. During the workshop, students, faculty, […]
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 […]
Launch event of a new commercial initiative "Ocean Collective" which is an Swedish based industrial investment company with a mission of preserving our oceans whilst building a successful business. Initially this will be accomplished by building a Global Frontunner in sustainable seafood – combining the best and most sustainable from existing sources whilst developing new […]
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
The Reina del Mundo school raises awareness in the new generations about the care for the marine ecosystem. Through beach cleaning activities, conferences, sharing experiences with world-leading activists from other countries, workshops and musical festivals. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
