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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. […]
愛海的第一步要識海，海鮮不只是餐桌上的美食，更重要的是他們在海中過什麼日子? 他們是怎麼來到我們的餐桌? 2024年6月開始，請大家每個月記錄一項你餐桌上的海洋生物，可是是藻類、貝類 、軟體動物、甲殼類、魚類: 1.它們的食物是什麼? 2.它們是誰的食物? 3.它們的壽命是多大? 4.它們繁殖期是什麼時候? 5.它們是怎麼被生產(捕撈、養殖)的? 6.它們是從那裡(區域)來的? 7.請拍出它們被購買時的狀態 如果你無法辨識，可以傳照片由我們儘力協助你 https://www.facebook.com/seafood.com.tw
Visit carolanneblack.com/sarga to see The Story of Sarga Visit carolanneblack.com/ocean-week-canada for the trailer of The Story of Sarga and more info about the story and about American eels Follow Sarga, an American eel, who begins her life in the Atlantic Ocean and makes a 4,000 km journey to her home in the Ottawa River. Join […]
🌊 Hackathon "Participatory Science for Ocean" WarmUp from April 1st to June 2 - Meeting from June 3-12, 2025 Turn your ideas into real-world impact for the ocean! As part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), take part in 10 days of innovation, international collaboration, and hands-on citizen science on the beautiful French […]
Incontriamo gli alunni dell'Istituto Superiore nautico "G. Caboto" per parlare dei cambiamenti climatici e in particolare dei ghiacciai. commenteremo delle immagini della nostra missione in Argentina al ghiacciaio Perito Moreno.
A solo art exhibition from artist Laura Callaghan. We Are The Sea: A World Ocean Day Art Exhibition, will be held at Gallery 19a, Brighton, from 29th May to 9th June 2025. The exhibition is designed to celebrate our connection to the ocean, amplify the voices of those who dedicate their lives to the sea, […]
Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]
Join us for the 10th annual National Shark Awareness Week celebration! We're bringing the ocean to Zoo Olomouc on the weekend of May 31 – June 1, 2025, in honor of the World Ocean Day — and you’re invited! Ever wondered why sharks and other marine predators are so important to our oceans? Curious about […]
The StFX Biology Dept. in, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will host their 12th Annual World Oceans Day event on May 31st, 2025. Come celebrate with us and learn about the oceans and marine biodiversity. At this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to see and interact with live marine organisms, learn from ocean scientists and […]
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. The citizen science tool iNaturalist is the method we use to record observations and in 2024 there were 2,573 observations of 651 species […]
Join us to celebrate Ocean Week in Victoria from June 1st-8th! With over 30 ocean-theme events focused on fun, learning and action there is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the Calendar at OceanWeekVictoria.ca for all the exciting and mostly free events running all week with festivals at Sidney, Esquimalt Gorge Park, and Fishermans Wharf […]
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!
Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day 2025 for a special Monthly Cleanup Dive & Snorkel on our #favourite Grand Anse Beach! This year’s theme: "SUSTAINING WHAT SUSTAINS US” Bring a friend and Help us keep our beaches clean and protect the #marinelife that inhabits our beautiful island #paradise! ECO DIVE in collaboration with #Paditv #AWAREFoundation, #DiveAgainstDebris, and #AdopttheBlue #WorldOceansDay, will be hosting its Monthly […]
Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, is the nation’s premier ocean and Great Lakes policy conference that brings together policymakers, scientists, managers, business leaders, conservationists, educators, students, and members of the public to engage in dialogue and debate on significant issues that impact our ocean and Great Lakes. CHOW […]
EXHIBITION, LONDON, UK (Raising funds for Blue Marine Foundation): Artist, Annie Trevorah MRSS; Curator, Josephine Bailey From bleaching to bio-luminescence this is a world where fossils from the past emerge anew, corals show the scars of environmental decay and marine creatures reclaim their presence on land. By incorporating Darwinian evolutionary theories, this thought-provoking exhibition guides […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
The German-American Institute Heidelberg and EMBL will host an early celebration of Ocean Day with a colorful event that includes a Storytime for kids 3-6, experiments to learn about the ocean for children up to 14 yrs., followed by a lecture for older kids and adults.
This event will bring waste pickers together more than 100+ for financial management capacity building and also for Community awareness for their important job.This day will go parralle with Health checking and consultant due to nature of the job
The Ocean Festival is a series of impactful global events to celebrate World Ocean Day (08 June). The Ocean Festival events aim 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.
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
O Dia Mundial dos Oceanos será comemorado no Instituto de Biodiversidade e Sustentabilidade - NUPEM UFRJ nos dias 5 e 6 de junho de 2025. Atividades de oficinas, exposições interativas, aquários marinhos, visita ao BioMuseu, réplicas de animais marinhos e costeiros, jogos e curiosidades sobre os oceanos e sua fantástica biodiversidade.
Celebrate World Ocean Day with the National Museum of Natural History on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Join ocean scientists, researchers, and educators in the Sant Ocean Hall for an exciting series of interactive experiences celebrating our blue planet and exploring all the ways science and community action can connect us to our waterways.
To celebrate World Ocean Day as an artist, I’m creating two powerful original large-scale canvas paintings—one honoring majestic ocean creatures, the other capturing the beauty and importance of ocean sustainability through vibrant kelp habitats. High-quality prints of both pieces will also be available. In support of our planet’s future, 30% of all proceeds will be […]
The annual Open Day (OD) of the Piran Marine Biology Station (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 […]
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day 2025 with Galway Atlantaquaria by taking part in our Big World Ocean Day Quiz. Vote on answers to questions about different ocean habitats. Suitable for 3rd-6th class students.
For World Ocean Day, the National Aquarium will be celebrating all weekend long! We plan to have our aquarists chat to guests, more educational carts out, a passport to get stamped as they progress through the aquarium, a pledge activity with our dolphins, and a discount at the gift shop.
We are hosting our annual World Ocean Day swim Details for the event can be found here. www.breatheconservation.org We are a non profit organisation and the proceeds for our event go directly towards our marine ecology program working in underprivileged schools
Keep Pensacola Beautiful will hold a beach cleanup at Pensacola Beach. Primary location will be Casino Beach, but additional locations are possible based on number of volunteers and participation of other organizations.
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
World Ocean Week – Suriname is a multi-day, free event dedicated to celebrating and protecting our oceans. Open to the entire community—students, families, industry professionals, and anyone interested—this event brings together scientists, conservationists, local experts, and stakeholders to explore the vital role oceans play in our lives. Participants will engage in expert talks, documentary screenings, […]
Join our Illustration Studio for an ocean-themed drawing day, and learn more about the marine life of Okinawa! On the menu: drawing, coloring, creative games and a Turtle Drawing Contest! We are proud to put together this event to raise awareness of the sea creatures that live in Okinawa waters, and in particular the wonderful […]
Local beach cleanup of McCook's, Hole in the Wall and Cini beaches, Niantic, CT
This World Ocean Day, REEF is unveiling the new Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation in Key Largo, Florida, and all are invited to attend the grand opening celebration! The Ocean Exploration Center features interactive exhibits, a science discovery classroom, and galleries dedicated to ocean exploration, scientific innovation, and the intersection of history, humanities, and […]
🌊 "Tidebound Reverie: A Virtual Art Exhibition for World Ocean Day" 🌊 Join us for Tidebound Reverie, a powerful virtual art exhibition celebrating World Ocean Day—a global call to honor, protect, and restore our oceans. Featuring a curated collection of digital artworks, illustrations, photography, and mixed media from artists from Malaysia, this immersive experience […]
Get ready for a remarkable journey as the Miami World Ocean Celebration returns to South Florida, hosted by Blue Scholars Initiative and ARTSail. This immersive, 9-day event will showcase inspiring activities, environmental awareness, art installations, and community engagement, all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our ONE world ocean. On this special occasion, Miami transforms into a hub for ocean conservation, […]
Join Diggies Wollongong for World Ocean Day beach cleanup. Meet 7am in front of the Kiosk with your own gloves and bags to collect rubbish. Post clean up appreciate the ocean with a winter morning dip, then warm up with a complimentary coffee from North Beach Kiosk for your efforts. Bring the whole family.
Come & join us to celebrate the world ocean day. This is the 5th year we have been organizing the clean up.
"Fingerprints In The Water" - Book Release & World Ocean Day Event Join us for the exclusive premiere of "Fingerprints In The Water" - the latest addition to the captivating Draconim series - on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 in celebration of World Ocean Day! Virtual YouTube Premiere Event Experience the debut of our powerful book […]
Conduct 1 klm ocean swim in conjunction with Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club Associated festival including Bongin Bongin Ukulele Band, Dept of Primary Industries’Bluey’ kids activities trailer Festival including Aboriginal displays and activities
Come help us celebrate the global phenomenon known as World Ocean Day! There will be funky, beach-themed music (family friendly), an underwater trash cleanup, an all youth dive, a free presentation on “Marine Conservation and The State of Things”, and Mermaids!
Come out and help us restore mangroves through a clean up on Miami Beach at 17th and Collins.
Party for the Planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo for the Ocean! Celebrate World Ocean Day and enjoy a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet. Enjoy hands-on education stations, keeper talks, and learn from local organizations and community friends how you can make a difference. (World Ocean Day activities are […]
5 + 5 OCEAN DECADE CONFERENCE 2025 (Contextualizing ‘UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030’) Organized by: Global Science Academy (www.gsaindia.org) Focal Theme: Charting Half a Decade, Shaping the Next Five Years: Achievements and Aspirations for a Sustainable Ocean Date: World Ocean Day (08) June 2025 Location: New Delhi, […]
Come celebrate World Ocean Day 2025 at the Johnson Geo Centre! Partnering with Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador, Fishing for Success, and Memorial University's Reader Lab, we will have a host of activities for children and adults alike – games, hands-on learning activities, trivia, movies, and more! We’d love to see you there as we […]
Se não existisse tinha de ser inventado! O Dia Mundial do Oceano celebra o maior habitat do nosso planeta e a origem de toda a vida que hoje conhecemos. Infelizmente a ação humana tem vindo a poluir de plásticos este grande habitat e pulmão do planeta. No dia 8 de junho, todos os anos, fazemos […]
Please join us for a special sail on San Francisco Bay, an event dedicated to the ocean and all its creatures. There will be marine mammal observations, sustainability programming, and the opportunity to participate in raising the sail and helping steer the ship. Brigantine Matthew Turner is a 132' wooden sailing ship, built in Sausalito […]
A fun and interactive in person event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with live animal presentations that focus on impacts of plastic pollution and climate change, informational tables with hands-on biofacts ranging from sea turtle and manatee conservation to coral research and restoration, and even a reusable coloring table for kids and grownups alike […]
Join us in celebrating the beauty and importance of our oceans on World Ocean Day! This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role oceans play in supporting life on Earth. Dive into hands-on activities, engaging exhibits, and expert talks focused on marine ecosystems, ocean conservation, and the diverse creatures that inhabit […]
Join our Illustration Studio for an ocean-themed drawing day, and learn more about the marine life of Okinawa! On the menu: drawing, coloring, creative games and a Turtle Drawing Contest! We are proud to put together this event to raise awareness of the sea creatures that live in Okinawa waters, and in particular the wonderful […]
Take a deep breath and join us on World Ocean Day for a fantastic family fun event exploring life beneath the sea both past and present! 🌊 Fossil hunter, folklorist, man of faith, stonemason, geologist, editor, writer and social justice campaigner – Hugh Miller was one of the great Scots of the 19th century. Although […]
Come and meet the volunteer Thanet Coastal Wardens at our display stand, and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.
Join us for the 2025 World Ocean Day Celebration, hosted by the Perdido Key Chamber Foundation! This free, family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, June 8th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Perdido Key Visitors Center (15500 Perdido Key Drive). This open house-style event is designed to bring the community together to celebrate World Ocean Day and highlight the amazing work of […]
Get ready to SPLASH into the celebration of the sea during World Ocean Day. Enjoy crafts & activities, learn all about the ocean, visit our mermaid in the classroom from 12:00-12:30pm and then watch her swim at 2pm & 3pm.
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, the Lekan Bakare Foundation is extending the global observance into a week-long nationwide campaign from June 4 to June 8, 2025, under the powerful theme: “Sustainable Fishing Means More.” This year’s activities will spotlight the critical role of sustainable fishing practices in ensuring marine biodiversity, food security, climate […]
Neben einer Rallye durch den Hafen in der Zeit von 13-15 Uhr mit Entdeckerstationen, dem Open Ship des Seenotrettungskreuzers (13-17 Uhr) und einer Führung in der Hummeraufzuchtstation gibt es viele weitere Aktionen „Rund um Meer“
Ocean Youth Eco International Film Festival (OYEIFF) is an annual film festival for young filmmakers focusing on raising awareness about ocean protection. Short films (no longer than 30 minutes) made by primary and secondary school students will be screened online and on location in Hong Kong (depending on covid restrictions). The festival is open to […]
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, a veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s […]
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, a veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s […]
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, a veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s […]
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, a veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s […]
Acció de voluntariat de recollida de residus a les platges de Barcelona, per conscienciar sobre el consum responsable i compartir l’amor pel mar en un ambient festiu. T’hi esperem! Activitat emmarcada en el Pla Endreça de l’Ajuntament de Barcelona, en col·laboració amb les entitats de voluntariat ambiental del territori.
Join the Oceanarium in Bar Harbor, Maine for a day-long event of live music, games, ocean-oriented vendors, and speakers and presenters discussing relevant ideas and issues affecting the Gulf of Maine today. High tide, low tide, or somewhere in between, you’ll love it. Bring the whole family and wear blue for the ocean!
Mbudya island is one of the best island in Tanzania. It is protected under Marine parks and reserves unit. This event is aiming at collecting all plastics from the second beach called beach two which normally the clean up is not in such. It's most pollutants are plastics so this event will be aiming at […]
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