World Oceans Day was proposed in 1992 by the Canadian government and
has been designated by the United Nations. The Ocean Project, working closely with the World Ocean
Network each year, helps to coordinate events and activities with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation
organizations, universities, schools, businesses. It is recognized every June 8th.
Each year, throughout the world, engaging events are planned to highlight our oceans, coasts and seas and the marine life they contain, and to provide opportunities for people to get directly involved in their protection – beach clean-ups, educational programs, art competitions, film festivals, sustainable seafood events and other activities.
The 7 C's for ocean conservation:
- Commit to making a real difference
- Conserve in your home
- Consume consciously
- Communicate your interests and concerns
- Challenge yourself daily
- Connect in your community
- Celebrate our ocean!
One easy thing that all supporters can do is to wear blue in honor of the ocean. It is also suggested
that you not only wear blue, but let people know why: tell people two things they likely don't know about
our ocean and how they can help.
Some ideas of celebrating World Oceans Day are the following:
- organize a beach/ocean cleanup
- plant trees
- raise ocean awareness
- sustainable seafood event
- sand sculpture contest
There are numerous activities throughout the world affiliated with World
Oceans Day. For more
information, go to the official
World Oceans Day website. Visit and join my Clean Oceans twibe.
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