World Ocean Day 2008 Registered Events

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2008 Upcoming Events by World Region

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South America

Argentina | Colombia

Europe

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Africa

Egypt | Kenya | South Africa

Asia

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AFRICA

Egypt - Nuweiba Beach & Underwater Clean Up, AFRICAN Divers in NUWEIBA
Nuweiba, South Sinai, Egypt (06/08/2008)

All our diving and non-diving guests are invited for a huge beach and dive site clean up. Certified divers can help us clean specified dive sites from rubbish and fishing lines, non-divers and families are welcome to help collecting rubbish from the beach and desert areas.

Presented by: AFRICAN Divers Nuweiba
More information: http://www.africandiversnuweiba.com
Contact (e-mail): Daniel Pikarski (daniel@africandiversnuweiba.com)

Kenya - Saving Our Oceans, Saving our Climate
Mombasa - Kenya (June 12th-14th, 2008)

Eco Ethics International - Kenya together with other local partners have since 12th June 2008 been engaged in several activities that geared towards recognition of the oceans as an integral part of life on earth. On the 14th June 2008 at St. Augustine School within Mombasa island, several pupils, students and local inhabitants will have the final celebration graced by school performances, planting of trees, cleaning the beach and listening to motivating speeches from various invited guests. Please join us in this great occasion!

Presented by: Eco Ethics International
More information: http://www.eeiu-kenya.org/
Contact (e-mail): Okeyo Benards (okeyob@yahoo.com)

South Africa - Save Our Seas Shark Centre, South Africa, Raises Awareness and Celebrates World Ocean Day 2008
Kalk Bay, Cape Province, South Africa (June 6-8, 2008)

In celebration of World Ocean Day 2008, the recently launched Save Our Seas Shark Centre (SOSSC) will be driving a number of events in False Bay, South Africa, over three days in order to raise awareness.

Day 1: Educational outreach trips to the SOSSC for groups of pre-schoolers and teenagers, from both advantaged and disadvantaged backgrounds. The ocean is our front garden so we will take the children for a unique experience to the rock pools and give them a lesson on the ocean, as well as provide them with an opportunity to see the wonders below the surface during a snorkeling lesson.

Day 2: We are inviting SCUBA divers, their families and friends for a fun-filled day at Simonstown, Long Beach, during which we will clean up, above and below the water. Sponsored prizes by Reef Wetsuits and Brightweights will be awarded for the most rubbish collected, while other prizes will be hidden amongst the underwater trash.

Day 3: Living with White Sharks on World Ocean Day - Alison Kock, SOSSC Marine Biologist, will give her popular presentation on Great White Sharks in False Bay. The presentation opens with an introduction about World Ocean Day by Lesley Rochat, Manager of SOSSC. After a Q & A session, a screening of the documentary, Sharks in Deep Trouble, produced by Lesley, will conclude the presentation. Thereafter guests are invited to join the Save Our Seas Shark Centre team for a barbecue to celebrate World Ocean Day. Our experienced PR and Marketing department will ensure media exposure for all the events in order to maximise our reach and success in raising awareness about our oceans on World Ocean Day.

Presented by: Save Our Seas Shark Centre
More information: http://www.saveourseas.com/
Contact (e-mail): Lesley Rochat (lesley@saveourseas.com)


ASIA

Cambodia - Beach and Underwater Cleanup
Kampong Saom, Krong Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia (June 8th, 2008)

A number of tropical islands off the small beach town of Sihanoukville sit amidst unique coral reefs and marine breeding sites, crucial to the local habitat and also fishing economy. The dive Shop Cambodia is running a special charter trip out to the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sam Loem on World Ocean Day to promote the protection of these areas. The Dive Shop boat will take out a number of divers and other staff to clean-up and also promote awareness of the importance of protecting these habitats.

Presented by: The Dive Shop Cambodia
More information: http://www.diveshopcambodia.com/
Contact (e-mail): Paul Ferber (info@diveshopcambodia.com)


China - Yellow Sea Ocean Day Celebrations
China and Korea (June 8th, 2008)

The GEF/UNDP Yellow Sea Project is developing the World Ocean Day celebrations around the Yellow Sea with China and Korea. You can find information on our activities by visiting our websites:

http://partnership.iwlearn.org/yellow-sea-world-ocean-day/join-us-to-celebrate-world-ocean-day/
http://www.yslme.org/


Presented by: UNDP/GEF Yellow Sea Project
More information: http://www.yslme.org/
Contact (e-mail): Maria del Mar Otero (mar.otero@yslme.org)


Guam - Helping our Climate, Helping our Ocean
Asan, Guam (June 8th, 2008)

Conscious Living and Synergy will be sponsoring YOGA with DRUM AND DANCING TO FOLLOW sending healing vibrations out to Mother Natures nectar of life. Date: Sunday, 6/8/08; Time: 4pm; Venue: Asan Beach Park

Presented by: Conscious Living
More information: http://www.guahanproject.org/personalityprofile.php
Contact (e-mail): Clare Calvo (clarecalvo@gmail.com)

Indonesia - Ocean Conservation Education Trip
Jakarta, Indonesia (June 6th and 7th, 2008)

Around 30 Jakarta divers and snorkelers will travel to the Thousand Islands Marine Park, North Jakarta for a weekend getaway to celebrate the World Ocean Day by learning and studying about the ocean. Activities involve planting mangrove, turtle conservation and Reef Check. The group will also engage in coral transplantation and also will be doing some leisure diving and snorkeling. Marine Park Staffs will lead and assist all participants during the event. This event is organised together with the Thousand Islands Marine Park.

Presented by: Planet Indonesia Divers
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Marisa Tiashanty (mtiashanty@ssek.com)

Iran - The Seminar on World Ocean Day
Tehran, Iran (June 9th, 2008)

INCO provides a special seminar in conjunction with the World Ocean Day celebration.

Presented by: Iranian National Centre for Oceanography (INCO)
More information: http://www.inco.ac.ir/
Contact (e-mail): (international@inco.ac.ir)

Korea - Yellow Sea Ocean Day Celebrations
China and Korea (June 14 and 15, 2008)

The GEF/UNDP Yellow Sea Project is developing the World Ocean Day celebrations around the Yellow Sea with China and Korea. You can find information on our activities by visiting our websites:

http://partnership.iwlearn.org/yellow-sea-world-ocean-day/join-us-to-celebrate-world-ocean-day/
http://www.yslme.org/


Presented by: UNDP/GEF Yellow Sea Project
More information: http://www.yslme.org/
Contact (e-mail): Maria del Mar Otero (mar.otero@yslme.org)


Philippines - Ocean Month of May
Cebu Province (May 1-31, 2008)

We will mobilize students, private and business sectors, NGO\'s, Government Agencies, Academes and other concerned institutions to join our celebration of the Month of the Ocean (MAY)which is being declared by our president with a presidential proclaimation 57 series of 1999. We will be organizing a lot of events in order for us to deliver the message to SAVE OUR OCEAN NOW!

Presented by: Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation, Inc.
More information: http://www.coast.ph/
Contact (e-mail): Maretes Alenton (tessgodinez@yahoo.com)

Philippines - Lawig 4
Davao City, Philippines (May 16th, 2008)

Lawig 4: A DCWD and partner organization`s collaborative Ocean Month celebration

The UN General Assembly declared the year 1998 as the International Year of the Ocean, which provided a window of opportunity for governments, organizations, and individuals to become aware of the ocean and to consider the actions needed to undertake common responsibility to sustain the greatest common heritage we have.

In response to this, then President Joseph E. Estrada declared every month of May in every year as "The Month of the Ocean" in the Philippines through Presidential Proclamation No. 57 signed on January 9, 1999. Each year government and private agencies are enjoined to conduct activities that highlight the conservation, protection and sustainable management of Philippine coastal and ocean resources.

DCWD`s response

In celebrating truly the ocean month, Davao City Water District through the Public Information / Relations Division launched the first educational coastal tour dubbed as Lawig last May 21, 2004 at Samal Island carrying the national theme: The Philippines, One Vast Sea of Opportunity. Various environmental organizations had been coordinated for the activity that was a success.

Last May 26, 2006, the second coastal tour (Lawig 2) was conducted. At this time, we had sailed the coastline of Davao City from Lasang to Matina Aplaya. Themed Promoting Sustainable Tourism as one Strategy to Conserve Coastal Environments, the activity enjoined all sectors of the society to help curb marine and coastal resources degradation through eco-tourism approach.

Last year, DCWD in its effort to mainstream coastal protection in watershed resources management has continued said project by concretizing the lessons learned from previous activities into action, which is best expressed in mangrove planting to sites identified by the local government as sanctuary and wave prone areas. This time, the planting was done in Purok Malambuon, Kabacan in Brgy. 76-A in partnership with the City Agriculturist - Fisheries Division, Barog Kalikupan, Inc., Office of Leonardo R. Avila III, Davao Gulf Foundation and the Watershed Youth Management Council. Last year`s theme was Living Ocean Saves Life: Let`s Conserve It.

As our continued commitment, PI / RD once again hold this activity to intensify our campaign on ecosystem approach of watershed management. This time, DCWD focuses campaign on the impact of climate change to the environment especially to the coastal resources. This shall involve participation of the members of the Davao Climate Change Action Network coming from the academe, national agencies, local government, non- government organizations, and private sectors.

All about Lawig

Lawig is a vernacular word that means aboard. This word commonly use when it pertains to any activity like sailing and journeying to the sea.

Symbolically, the word Lawig is not just a literal roaming in the vast ocean but rather the heightening, strengthening and intensifying our campaign towards environmental protection specifically watershed preservation, which is basically the purpose of the activity.

Lawig breaks down the paradigm of specialized program care for environmental protection. It embraces the law of nature that says everything is related to everything else and everything must go somewhere. Thus, the term speaks for a comprehensive and ecosystem approach of nurturing the earth because each of the ecosystems significantly affects each other. Hence, we cannot simply dissociate ocean protection from forest preservation. Ocean itself is part of the watershed.

From our end, Lawig simply means a collaborative task in saving the environment from further destruction among agencies both in private or public. This also implies empowerment of the people organizations as the immediate protector of the ecosystems.



Presented by: Davao City Water District
More information: http://www.davao-water.gov.ph/
Contact (e-mail): Jennife Dumalag (jennife_14@yahoo.com)

Philippines - Tropical Island Hopping
Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines (June 15th and 16th)

A belated celebration of the World Ocean Day and the International Year of the Reef in appreciation of the world's ocean heritage. There will be tropical island hopping fun, snorkeling and/or scuba 101, overnight stay, music and games, and a short talk with free materials about what everyone can do to help conserve marine environments.

Presented by: Marine & Wildlife Conservation Enthusiasts
More information: http://www.yod2007.org/en/NewsEvents/News/
Contact (e-mail): Leah Lao (princessleah_enchanted@yahoo.com)

Australia - World Ocean Day
Countrywide (June 8th, 2008)

World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. The Ocean Project, working closely with the World Ocean Network, helps each year to coordinate events and activities with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools, businesses.

Presented by: Green Cross
More information: http://www.greencrossaustralia.org/events/search-results.aspx
Contact (e-mail): Online E-mail Form (http://www.greencrossaustralia.org/contact-us.aspx)

Australia - Sea Shepherd awareness day
Parkdale, Victoria, Australia (June 8th, 2008)

Come receive informational brochures as we tell people about the plight of our oceans.

Presented by: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
More information: http://www.seashepherd.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jack Styles (jackrox5@gmail.com)

Australia - Green Shorts Film Night
Huskisson, Australia (June 12th, 2008)

Thursday June 12, 8pm for 8:30pm supporting marine mammal research .com

A selection of "Green" Short Films celebrating World Ocean Day & World Environment Day. Theme night "GREEN SHORTS" Prize for the best Green Shorts and Green hat.

Huskisson Pictures, Owen Street in Huskisson

Presented by: Marine Mammal Research .com
More information: http://www.marinemammalresearch.com/html/sc08events.html
Contact (e-mail): Scott Sheehan (info@marinemammalresearch.com)


New Zealand - Maritime New Zealand Family Fun Day
Wellington, New Zealand (June 5-8, 2008)

A family event at the beach with educational activities and presentations about what people at home can do to care for the ocean.

Presented by: Maritime New Zealand
More information: http://www.msa.govt.nz/
Contact (e-mail): Alison Lane (alison.lane@maritimenz.govt.nz)

EUROPE

Austria - Seas the Day BBQ fundraiser
Vienna, Austria (June 8th, 2008)

A BBQ for friends and family to raise a bit of cash for the project. Won't be much - but every little bit helps.

Presented by: Earth's People
More information: http://www.earthspeople.org/
Contact (e-mail): Inez Harker-Smith (office@earthspeople.org)

England - World Beach Project
worldwide, on any beach or shoreline (June 8, 2008)

Devised by artist Sue Lawty in association with the V&A Museum. The World Beach Project is a global art project open to anybody, anywhere, of any age. Building on the experience many of us have of making patterns on beaches and shorelines, this project combines the simplicity of making patterns with stones, with the complexities of exploring shape, size, colour, tone and composition. The project happens in two stages, in two locations: first, at any beach where you choose the stones and make your pattern, recording the work-in-progress with some photographs along the way. Then later, at a computer, you can upload the photographs to the world map and website at www.vam.ac.uk/worldbeach to complete the project (Full instructions are available at the same web address). Remember, for this project we only want patterns made with stones please, no shells, seaweed or driftwood, and we only want them on beaches and shorelines.

Presented by: Victoria and Albert Museum
More information: http://www.vam.ac.uk/worldbeach
Contact (e-mail): Mark Hook (mark.hook@vam.ac.uk)

England - World Ocean Day
London, England (June 8, 2008)

Awareness day about marine environments, habitats and how we can help to stop pollution and destruction.

Presented by: NHS Aquarium
More information: http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Tracey Doran (tracey.doran@merseycare.nhs.uk)

England - Series of promotions and tasting events
Britain (June 1-14, 2008)

The events run in a number of shops around the UK will feature Fish4Ever quality canned fish, produced using sustainable and ethical methods.

Presented by: Fish4Ever
More information: http://fish4ever.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Tracy Wright (tracy@organico.co.uk)

England - Port Lympne World Ocean Day
Kent, UK (June 8th, 2008)

We are celebrating world ocean day by utilising recycled materials as much as possible to raise awareness of ocean pollution. This will entail creating an ocean room out of recycled materials. We will also have some arts and crafts, quizzes and talks going on throughout the day.

Presented by: Port Lympne Wildlife Park
More information: http://totallywild.net/
Contact (e-mail): Amy Wright (aw254@kent.ac.uk)

England - "They are stripping our seas bare" - naked photo op
Brighton, UK (June 8th, 2008 )

Naked photo shoot/photo op for World Ocean Day, to publicize the campaign to get the currently draft Marine Bill ammended to place a duty on the UK government to establish an ecologically coherent network of "no take" marine reserves, covering a minimum of 30% of UK waters out to 200 nautical miles. Assemble at the Black Rock naturist beach in Brighton, UK, by 1.00pm, on World Ocean Day, Sunday the 8th of June. Media invited for 1.30pm.

Presented by: MARINET Marine Reserves Campaign
More information: http://www.leicesterfoe.org.uk/marine.html
Contact (e-mail): Malcolm Hunter (MalcolmtheRed@aol.com)

England - World Ocean Day at Millennium Point
Birmingham, UK (June 8th, 2008)

Sunday 8 June 2008 is World Ocean Day, an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. To celebrate the day, Thinktank Birmingham science museum and IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point are holding special underwater themed events and shows for all the family.

Presented by: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
More information: http://www.thinktank.ac/
Contact (e-mail): Caroline Durbin (caroline.durbin@thinktank.ac)

England - Rockpool Ramble
Plymouth, Devon, England (June 7, 2008)

Join us for a guided rockpooling tour around the rockpools at Wembury Beach (near Plymouth, South Devon). We will be looking for crabs, starfish, sea urchins and fish plus much more!

Adults £1, children 50p and families £2.50 (up to 2 adults and 4 children). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ramble lasts approximatley 1 hour 30 minutes and suitable footwear for slippery seaweed covered rocks should be worn.

Presented by: Wembury Marine Centre
More information: http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/
Contact (e-mail): Catherine Ridout (info@wemburymarinecentre.org)


England - Dive into World Oceans Day at the Horniman Musuem
Forest Hill, London, UK (June 8th, 2008)

Aquarium Feeding Time (11am and 2pm) Come to feeding time and see what's for dinner!

Art and Craft: Recycle and Rescue (11am to 3.30pm) - Turn recycled rubbish into an ocean themed artwork to be displayed in the Natural History Gallery.

Response Wall (11am to 5.30pm) - Write or draw your thoughts and reflections, sharing with us why you think the oceans are important.

Hands on Our Oceans (11.15am to 2pm) Explore the oceans through handling real museum objects in our Aquarium.

Oceans Alive! 11.40am and 1.40pm - A dance workshop with Revolving Doors Theatre Join this bright celebration of ocean life and become part of the sea in our dance workshop. Session for children aged 8 and over. Adults can leave children to enjoy the workshop and collect them from the performance.

Oceans Alive! Performances (12.30 and 2.30pm) - See the results of the oceans dance workshop in a bright and exciting performance exploring threats to the oceans.

Hand on Animals (2 to 2.45pm) Explore the museum's collections of animals through handling real objects.

Presented by: Horniman Museum and Gardens
More information: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Aaron Paterson (apaterson@horniman.ac.uk)


England - Beach Art and Walks
Le Hocq, Jersey (June 8th, 2008)

Coastal history walk from Le Hocq to Greeen Island 2:00 pm with Bob Le Sueur

Sand sculpture and beach art for children 2:00 to 4:00 pm with Raewyn Greggain

Seashore Safari 3:00 pm with Nick Jouault

Presented by: Societe Jersiaise
More information: http://www.societe-jersiaise.org/marine-biology/
Contact (e-mail): Nicolas Jouault (jouault@hotmail.com)


England - Lulworth Heritage Centre World Oceans Day
Lulworth, Dorset, England (June 4th, 2008)

A celebration of World Oceans Day at Lulworth Heritage Centre, Dorset - including beach clean-ups at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Arts, Crafts, quizzes and games at the Heritage Centre.

Presented by: Lulworth Rangers
More information: http://www.lulworth.com/
Contact (e-mail): (sarah.day@lulworth.com)

France - Pean Foundation Official Founding Anouncement
Cannes French Riviera (June 5-6, 2008)

International press/public conference to make the official announcement of the Pean Foundation founding. Will take place in a Super Sailing Yacht (our ambassadors) event in Cannes.

Presented by: Pean Foundation
More information: http://www.peanfoundation.org
Contact (e-mail): Lionel Pean (lpean@peanfoundation.org)

France - Vivez la journée mondiale de l'océan á Marineland
Antibes, Cote D'Azur, France (June 6th, 2008)

Marineland, 1st marine park in Europe, involves in the World Ocean Day.

Offering activities, animations to sensibilise people to preservation of our marine world. We will propose to our visitors a "passport ocean" which includes "ateliers", and a conference presented by our Directeur animalier : Jon Kershaw.

I am in charge of communication with press and partenairs médias.

Delphine DUTOIT

ESPACE MARINELAND 306 AVENUE MOZART 06600 ANTIBES RIVIERA FRANCE

Presented by: MARINELAND
More information: http://www.marineland.fr/
Contact (e-mail): Delphine DUTOIT (d.dutoit@marineland.fr)


France - journée mondiale des océans - Villefranche-sur-Mer FRANCE
Villefranche-sur-Mer 06230 (June 8th, 2008)

Conférences grand public, animations et films

Presented by: CNRS, UNIVERSITÉ et MUNICIPALITÉ
More information: http://www.cnrs.fr/
Contact (e-mail): Isabelle Palazzoli (palazzoli@obs-vlfr.fr)

France - journée mondiale de l'ocean
Villefranche sur Mer, PACA, France (June 8th, 2008)

Le Centre de Decouverte du Monde Marin, ainsi que ses partenaires membres du reseau Assises Jeunes et Mediterranée participerons a des actions visant a sensibiliser le public au phénomène du réchauffement climatique. Nous souhaitons que les gens s'engagent sur des gestes simples visant a diminuer les causes du rechauffement climatique. Des rubans bleus symbolisant un poisson seront distribués aux personnes qui s'angagent. Nous diffuserons a la Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de Villefranche sur Mer des petits films illutrant le rechauffement climatique et son impact sur la biodiversité.

Presented by: Centre de Decouverte du Monde Marin
More information: http://www.decouvertemondemarin.org/
Contact (e-mail): Charles Vieillard (assises-jeunes-mediterranee@wanadoo.fr)

Gibraltar - World Oceans Day in Gibraltar
Gibraltar (June 7, 2008)

Organised by the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS),this is the first time that World Oceans Day is being celebrated in Gibraltar. We are planning to invite other organisations and combine rockpooling and snorkelling with a beach cleanup.

Presented by: Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society
More information: http://www.gonhs.org/
Contact (e-mail): Albert Yome (albert@gonhs.org)

Ireland - Celebrate World Ocean Day
Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway, Ireland (June 8th)

Family day of fun and events including Bjorn the Polar Bear and the shepherdess Ursula! Demonstration helicopter rescue by Galway Lifeboat crew, lots of interactive exhibitions. For more information call 5391585100.

Presented by: National Aquarium of Ireland
More information: http://www.nationalaquarium.ie
Contact (e-mail): Colette Lavin (atlantaquaria@eircom.net)

Italy - World Ocean Day Celebration. Mediterranean fishing: conservation and management.
Turin, Italy (06/13/08 - 06/13/08)

In collaboration with University of Turin, Human and Animal Biology Department.

Two speakers, two voices from two different realities:

Giovanni Basciano, the Agci-Agrital Association vice president, will give a lecture on the need of pursue a sustainable and legal fishing in Italy while Giorgia Comparetto, Necton Reserch Society, will report about the decline of small-size-fishing in Lampedusa Island.

The video "Around the Water" by Stefano Messina will open the conference.

Presented by: Associazione BIO.MA. Biologia Marina Torino
More information: http://www.associazionebioma.org/
Contact (e-mail): (info@associazionebioma.org)


Italy - World Ocean Day into the Gaiola Underwater Park
Naples, Italy (June 8th, 2008)

Celebrate with us the World Ocean into the smallest italian Marine Protected Area!

10.00am - 12.00am: The marine microcosm in a water drop: observation to the microscope (Educational event for children)

9.00am - 12.00am: Seawatching tour into ancient roman submerged ruins to discover a wonderful world between history and sea life

Presented by: Centro Studi Interdisciplinari Gaiola onlus
More information: http://www.gaiola.org/
Contact (e-mail): Paola Masucci (info@gaiola.org)


Italy - Parco Sommerso di Gaiola
Gaiola, Italy (June 8th, 2008 )

Il C.S.I.Gaiola aderisce anche quest'anno al "World Ocean Day", giornata mondiale per la valorizzazione e tutela della risorsa mare, che si celebrera il giorno 8 giugno 2008. In occasione di quest'importante appuntamento internazionale, presso il Parco Sommerso di Gaiola, si svolgera una giornata interamente dedicata alla conoscenza delle risorse del Parco e del Golfo di Napoli in generale.

PROGRAMMA

Ore 9:30-12:00: Tra storia a vita marina
Seawatching nel Parco Sommerso di Gaiola
(Prenotazione obbligatoria)

Ore 10:30-12:30: Alla scoperta del microcosmo marino
Osservazioni al microscopio e leboratori didattici per i piu piccoli


Presented by: Centro Studi Interdisciplinari Gaiola
More information: http://www.gaiola.org/WorldOceanDay_Gaiola08.htm
Contact (e-mail): Maurizio Simeone (info@gaiola.org)


Northern Ireland - Surround Yourself in Sea
Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland (June 8th, 2008)

Immerse yourself in the wildlife of the ocean by visiting one of Northern Ireland's wildest and most exciting places to view the animals that depend on our oceans for survival. Take the 45 minute ferry journey from Ballycastle to the Island (booking is recommended by phoning 028 20769299).

Whilst cruising across the water, keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious and gentle giant, the basking shark and scan the waves for harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins. On your approach to Church Bay Harbour, look out for the many seals (hopefully sunning themselves on the shore) and the bright red feet of the black guillemot.

Soak in the atmosphere of the Island by taking the hour and a half walk to the RSPB Rathlin Island Seabird Centre (a minibus operates for the less enthusiastic!), or hire a bicycle. The centre will be open from 11.30am - 4.30pm. Here you can view the largest seabird colony in Northern Ireland, many of whom will be settled on their nests incubating their eggs. The centre is an excellent spot to view the much loved puffin with its big, colourful bill. Finish off your day with some light refreshments in one of the Island's eateries before returning to Ballycastle. Accommodation is also available on Rathlin Island. And don't forget to bring your binoculars!

For more information about visiting Rathlin Island, contact Ballycastle Tourist Information Centre on 028 20762024. For more information on the RSPB Rathlin Island Seabird Centre, contact Alison McFaul on 028 20760062 or visit their website at http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/r/rathlin

Presented by: Moyle District Council Council
More information: http://www.moyle-council.org/
Contact (e-mail): Cara McCusker (cmccusker@moyle-council.org)


Northern Ireland - The Wildest Residents of Ballygally
Ballygally Beach, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland (June 8th, 2008)

We hear there are some pretty wild creatures living in Ballygally, Co. Antrim (on the beach side of the Coast Road of course!). Why don't you call down to the beach in Ballygally on World Oceans Day at 6.30 pm to tell Larne's Biodiversity Officer about any interesting wildlife you have seen around the waters of the beautiful Antrim Coast. Whilst there, you can help these animals by picking up the litter with us. Help the sea creatures love the beautiful beach in Ballygally as much as the people do!

Presented by: Larne Borough Council
More information: http://www.larne.gov.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Cara McCusker (McCuskerC@Larne.gov.uk)

Northern Ireland - Portballintrae Bay Beach Clean up
Portballintrae, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland (June 7th, 2008)

Clean up of the Main Bay beach at Portballintrae

Presented by: Portballintrae Residents' Association
More information: http://www.portballintrae.net/
Contact (e-mail): Joyce Rankin (info@portballintrae.net)

Northern Ireland - World Oceans Day - The Coastal Zone, Portrush
Throughout Northern Ireland coast (June 7th and 8th, 2008)

This year, for the first time in Northern Ireland, Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) is joining forces with many other organisations which work on the coast to celebrate World Oceans Day together. A national programme of events around the Northern Ireland coast will involve many partners, including the National Trust, Mourne Heritage Trust, Ulster Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Exploris Aquarium, TIDY Northern Ireland and coastal councils, to name just a few.

Our vision is to kick-start a high profile annual event which engages and inspires people, and makes the most of the public's natural interest in marine life.

EHS will concentrate its celebrations at its flagship marine centre, the Coastal Zone (previously Portrush Countryside Centre) on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June. Marine biologists, seal, seabird and whale and dolphin specialists will meet with the public in a highly interactive two day event.

There will be a strong practical element to the event with demonstrations of EHS research vessels, dive gear and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Weather permitting, guided boat trips will take the public out around the coast from Portrush Harbour. EHS guides will interpret the marine life found around the Skerries, Whiterocks and Dunluce castle. For enquiries about guided boat trips or to make a booking, please contact the Coastal Zone directly on 028 7082 3600.

There will also be arts and crafts, face painting and storytelling, all on a marine theme, plus a number of short talks throughout the weekend.

Presented by: Environment and Heritage Service
More information: http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/world_oceans_day/
Contact (e-mail): Gary Burrows (gary.burrows@doeni.gov.uk)


Scotland - World Ocean Day Celebration
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (June 8th, 2008)

SUNDAY 8th JUNE 2008
11am - 4pm

World Ocean Day at Port William, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Join local people and organisations celebrating World Oceans Day in a fantastic event for all ages. There will be lots of interactive displays, activities, games, walks and crafts on a marine theme so you can have fun while finding out more about the incredible marine environment. The event is free, booking is not required, bring your wellies.

Venue: Just north of Port William at NX337443



Presented by: Solway Firth Partnership
More information: http://www.solwayfirthpartnership.org.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Sue Hall (shall@solwayheritage.co.uk)

Scotland - Viking Invasion!
Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK (June 8th, 2008)

The Vikings are coming! On World Oceans Day we are having a family fun day with some rather unusual guests. There will be games and competitions, presentations and talks, extra activities from the coastal rangers and the Waste Aware Bus, and through it all the aquarium itself will be open with the popular dive and feed shows. Come and join the fun as we explore the seas, past and present!

Presented by: Macduff Marine Aquarium
More information: http://www.macduff-aquarium.org.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Colin McFadyen (colin.mcfadyen@aberdeenshire.gov.uk)

Scotland - Conservation Weekend
North Queensferry, Scotland (June 5th-8th, 2008)

Celebrate World Environment Day with us on Thursday June 5th. Learn about the small changes that can make a big difference to our world. Guest speakers, and great activities continue through to World Ocean Day on Sunday. Learn about the changes we are making at Deep Sea World and what can be done around the world to save our environment and oceans.

Presented by: Deep Sea World
More information: http://www.deepseaworld.com/
Contact (e-mail): Rebecca Zeigler (rebeccaz@deepseaworld.co.uk)

Spain - Gimcana of the ocean
Barcelona, Spain (June 8th, 2008)

We will celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8, in two different public areas in the cities of Barcelona and Badalona.

We have organized 5 different workshops, for children from 4 to 10 years, related to the sea and the research that is carried out in our institution (physical oceanography, marine biology, marine geology and renewable resources). Games and different kind of entertainment to learn about the oceans and to reflect on the need of a sustainable policy.

Presented by: Instituto de Ciencias del Mar (CSIC)
More information: http://www.icm.csic.es/icmdivulga/
Contact (e-mail): Elisabetta Broglio (broglio@icm.csic.es)


Spain - Badalona sea day
Badalona, Spain (June 8th, 2008)

The citizens of Badalona have a great opportunity to discover the Mediterranean sea and the relation between their city and the beach.

Together with other environmental, nature, cultural and sports associated partners taking action for the sea. Traditional boats, who to create a marine rope, how to made anchovy, the medusa game, the fisherman cooking, and to observe live marine plankton are some of a list than more of 20 activities.

Presented by: Badalona City Council
More information: http://www.badalona.cat/aj-badalona/medi-ambient/ca/
Contact (e-mail): Gregori Muñoz-Ramos (gmunozramos@badalona.cat)


Sweden - Havets Dagar, SEA DAY
City of Malmö and Öresund (06/02/08 - 06/08/08)

Explore, examine get educated. Break the surface. Students in Region Skane and from Malmoe City has a great opportunity to discover the sea. Learn to go snorkling in wet suits and try waders. Together with other environmental, nature and water associated partners taking action for the SEA

Presented by: SEA-U Vattenverkstad
More information: http://www.sea-u.se
Contact (e-mail): Michael Palmgren (michael@sea-u.se)

Sweden - World Ocean Day
Gothenburg, Sweden (June 8th, 2008)

Theme day at the Gothenburg natural history museum in Gothenburg , Sweden. Seminars, slide shows, environmental information etc.

Presented by: Gothenburg Natural History Museum / Vastarvet
More information: http://www.gnm.se/
Contact (e-mail): Kennet Lundin (kennet.lundin@vgregion.se)

NORTH AMERICA and the CARRIBEAN

Bermuda - Fairmont Bermuda Annual Beach Clean Up
Bermuda (June 7th, 2008)

On Saturday June 7th 2008, The Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda will host its annual beach and coastal clean up at 9am followed by a complimentary bbq lunch for participants.

Volunteers for this event are organised by the Fairmont Southampton "Green Team" and parcipants are comprised of hotel staff, colleagues and executives, as well as our sister hotel the Hamilton Princess, friends and families of employees and residential neighbours. we started this event as part of the world ocean conservation event in Sept 2005 and moved it to coinside with Canada's Environmetal Week and World Ocean Day. This event is a big hit and this year we will be covered by local media as well as industry public relations.

Presented by: The Fairmont Southampton - Green team
More information: http://
Contact (e-mail): Hazel Symonds (hazel.symonds@fairmont.com)


Canada - World Ocean Day at Blackie Spit, Crescent Beach, BC
Blackie Spit, Cres Beach, Surrey, BC, Canada (06/08/08)

Free family fun! Please join us for a fascinating and fun day in celebration of World Ocean Day. Featuring interactive displays, family activities, crafts, face painting, marine creature touch tank, live music, organic food, kayaking, scuba, interpretive walks, Bouncy Octopus and Sammy the Seagull!

Presented by: The Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
More information: http://www.birdsonthebay.ca/wod.htm
Contact (e-mail): Catriona Day (cat@birdsonthebay.ca)

Canada - World Ocean Day
Countrywide, Canada (June 8th, 2008)

First celebrated in 1992, World Ocean Day aims to raise public awareness of the beauty of oceans and of the need to protect our seas and coasts from pollution.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Parks Canada, and the Canadian Museum of Nature participate in the organization of World Oceans Day. The Canadian Wildlife Federation, Scouts Canada and the Canadian Association of Principals also sponsor this event. Please consult the Non-governmental Organization Events list.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/index_e.asp
Contact (e-mail): MP of Fisheries and Ocean (Min@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)


Canada - World Ocean Day
Countrywide, Canada (06/08/08 - 06/08/08)

As World Ocean Day is a celebration of our oceans, all sorts of events and activities take place across the country, including beach clean-ups, exhibits, public tours, talks, and parades. Events can take place on June 8 or any other day that's convenient and meaningful to your community. To schedule an event, e-mail info@cwf-fcf.org.

Other non-governmental organizations collaborating in Ocean Day events in Canada include Scouts Canada, the Canadian Association of Principals, and Intoinfo Inc.

Presented by: Canadian Wildlife Federation
More information: http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/
Contact (e-mail): Information Officer (info@cwf-fcf.org)


Canada - Stitchin` Fish: Ecology Action Centre Crafts a North Atlantic Seafloor
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (04/21/08 - 06/08/08)

Stitchin` fish is an Ecology Action Centre (EAC) project celebrating the beauty, diversity and fragility of our Northwest Atlantic sea floor. The EAC in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking crocheted, knitted and other crafted marine creatures for a fluffy and exciting World Ocean Day display. Check out the blog for inspiration, recent submissions, tips, and patterns: http://eacstitchinfish.blogspot.com/

Presented by: Ecology Action Centre
More information: http://eacstitchinfish.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Sadie Beaton (sadie@ecologyaction.ca)

Canada - Fourth Annual Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (June 6th, 2008)

Like in previous years, the International Ocean Institute (IOI-Canada) is organizing the 4th Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture that commemorates and celebrates the life and work of Elisabeth Mann Borgese, founder of the International Ocean Institute and its interdisciplinary Training Programmes.

This public lecture series was launched in 2005 to mark the 25th anniversary of the IOI Training Programme in Ocean Governance in Halifax, NS. The objective is to further encourage the debate on oceans issues which was so dear to Elisabeth, by inviting internationally renowned speakers to discuss important and timely ocean-related topics.

Through this lecture series, we hope to generate awareness among stakeholders, academics, students and the general public about important ocean issues. The 2008 lecture will take place on Friday 6th June at 7.00 p.m.

Dr Elliott A. Norse, President, Marine Conservation Biology Institute, Bellevue, USA will be speaking on "Oceans of Hope: Encouraging Signs in Marine Conservation". The lecture will be held in Room 105, Dalhousie Law School, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, CANADA and will be followed by a reception.

Synopsis of the Lecture:
Title: Oceans of Hope: Encouraging Signs in Marine Conservation

Except in densely populated places, the marine environment was considered to be less impacted than the land until the 1990s. Now we know differently: Humans have had major impacts on the marine environment for centuries and those impacts have spread and intensified rapidly in recent decades, as documented by scientists at Dalhousie University and elsewhere. Populations of large fish species have been reduced 90% in recent decades; oceanic whitetip sharks in the Gulf of Mexico have declined 99.7% in that interval. Bottom trawling is scouring coral-sponge forests from seafloors around the world as fishermen seek the last ancient deep-sea fishes to please the palates of wealthy people. Human-caused ocean acidification and climate changes threaten species from corals to polar bears. Almost no place in the world's oceans has been unharmed.

But there are important reasons for hope. A strong marine conservation movement has arisen since the 1990s, and nations from Canada to Kiribati are starting to protect key places in the sea. Armed with more powerful tools for studying, analyzing and depicting spatial information, natural and social marine conservation scientists are playing the central role in catalyzing this change.

Ultimately, the fate of the oceans will depend on effective ocean governance, the focus of Elizabeth Mann Borgese's work.

Presented by: International Ocean Institute (IOI-Canada)
More information: http://internationaloceaninstitute.dal.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Marco Boccia (marco.boccia@dal.ca)


Canada - Spring Speakers Series
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (06/01/08 - 06/13/08)

The Centre for Affordable Water & Sanitation Technology (CAWST) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Calgary (CPAWS) present a Spring Speakers Series to mark Environment Week (June 1-7) & Rivers to Oceans Week (June 8-15).

We are offering two interesting and engaging topics:

Rivers Running Dry?
Let's Talk Toilets!

Both interactive discussions are up to 60 minutes including Q & A and can be adapted to meet your organization's needs!

We will come to you, as part of your "Learn-at-Lunch" event, breakfast meeting, monthly department meeting, and so on.

Contact Bryndis Whitson at bwhitson@cawst.org or 403-243-3285 ext 236 to book your presentation, today!

Presented by: Centre for Affordable Water & Sanitation Technolog
More information: http://www.cawst.org/
Contact (e-mail): Bryndis Whitson (bwhitson@cawst.org)


Canada - Oceans Day Festival Society's Aerial Art Event
Victoria, BC , Canada (June 4th, 2008)

Over 1,000 children will form the image of a wild salmon at Clover Point in Victoria on Wed June 4.The petroglyphic image of the wild salmon was created by Marianne Nicolson from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. The image will be photographed aerially under the direction of John Quigley.

Prior to the formation, many children will do a beach clean up. Others will do clean ups in their school yards.

Each child will go home with a non-disposable shopping bag to help reduce waste.

In addition to these actions, the children will review issues concerning Pacific Wild salmon with their teachers and use language arts such as poetry and debate to deepen their knowledge of this foundation species.

Presented by: Oceans Day Festival Society
More information: http://www.georgiastrait.org/
Contact (e-mail): Esther Callo (ecallo@shaw.ca)


Canada - Science 2200 Beach Clean-up
Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (June 6th, 2008)

Jens-Haven Memorial School students in the Science 2200 class plans to take action by cleaning up our local beach in Nain, Nunatsiavut Canada on June 6, 2008 in recognition of World Ocean Day.

Presented by: Jens Haven Memorial School
More information: http://www.k12.nf.ca/jenshaven/
Contact (e-mail): Robin Sellars (rsellars@lsb.ca)

Canada - The Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium/Sealab
St. Andrews, New Brunswick (June 8, 2008)

Join us for:

  • Beach Walk 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Seal Feeding (& new pup viewing) 11:00am
  • Barbecue
  • ROV Demonstration 1pm - 2pm
  • Sea Monkeys Can't Swim presentation 2pm - 3pm
  • Invertebrate Feeding 3pm
  • Seal Feeding (&new pup viewing) 4pm

    Presented by: The Huntsman Marine Science Centre
    More information: http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/
    Contact (e-mail): Jim Cornall (academic@huntsmanmarine.ca)

Canada - Ocean species awareness in Hotsprings Cove
Hotsprings Cove, British Columbia (June 4th, 2008)

Games and education about sea otters and other marine species

Presented by: Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
More information: http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/
Contact (e-mail): Katie Beach (kbeach@nuuchahnulth.org)

Costa Rica - El Dia del Oceano
Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (06-07-08 - 06-08-08)

Beach Clean-ups in Playa Ocotal and Playas del Coco.

Public presentation of the movie Sharkwater with presentations from local conservation groups. On the Beach after the cleanup in Playas del Coco there will be activities for everyone.

Presented by: Ocotal Beach Resort
More information: http://www.ocotalresort.com/
Contact (e-mail): Tanya Buxton (TanyaBux@gmail.com)


Costa Rica - Costa Rican kids celebrate the World Ocean Day
Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (June 8th, 2008)

The beach communities surrounding Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, collaborated to celebrate World Ocean Day on Sunday 8th June 2008.

A Gigantic, Breathtaking Community Mural (11x4 meters) was brought into being by marine artist Carlos Hiller, with the help of more than seventy local children, (organized by groups of ten, conducted by non-profit children's association Proyecto de Luz). This piece of art has principal subject coralline reefs, to support the celebrations of "The International Year of the Reef" (IYOR).

In addition, Carlos Hiller painted a huge Bull Shark, portraying how beautiful and imposing these wonderful marine inhabitants really are, unjustly feared, and for that reason at the mercy of massive fishing by foreign fishing fleets.

In order to protest the infamous practice of shark fining (by means of which the fins are cut off and the body of the shark is thrown overboard), Stop shark finning! Legend was added, and also the same phrase in Spanish. During the activity, children filled the outlines of marine life around the coral reef and in addition wrote letters and created drawings to send to different governmental institutions, indicating their perceptions, desires and hopes about the importance of protecting the marine environment.

This first Marine awareness mural which embellishes Playas del Coco is part of a Carlos Hiller's national level campaign to encourage different cities and towns simultaneously to educate and make aware the importance of protecting our marine resources.

Hundreds of children and parents united to clean the beaches, build sand sculptures, and experience boat rides. Everyone was eager to learn more about the protection of the marine resources, and at the same time, all enjoying a beautiful day along our shoreline.

Presented by: Carlos Hiller
More information: http://www.carloshiller.com/
Contact (e-mail): Carlos Hiller (info@carloshiller.com)


Mexico - Dia mundial del océan
Puerto Chiapas, Méico (June 6th-8th, 2008)

Breve remembranza sobre el dia mundial del océan e importancia del mismo. Presentación del video "El Reino de los océanos" de la National Geographic. Paseo didíctico al mar, en Puerto Chiapas, México.

Presented by: Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
More information: http://www.unach.mx/
Contact (e-mail): Vicente Castro (sacost@unach.mx)

Tobago - Arnos Vale Beach Clean up, Tobago
Arnos Vale Bay, Plymouth, Tobago (June 8th, 2006)

Coral Cay Conservation, in association with the Arnos Vale Hotel and the Buccoo Reef Trust, are hosting a Beach Clean-Up on World Oceans Day (8th of June 2008) at Arnos Vale Bay starting at 9am. Educational Puppet Shows and other activities will be provided for children wishing to participate.

Presented by: Coral Cay Conservation
More information: http://www.coralcay.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ava Schiavetta (vavski@hotmail.com)

USA - Coastal Clean Up for our ONLY O.N.E. Ocean, Nature, Enviro!
Ft Pierce, St Lucie County, Florida (06/08/2008)

Join us for beach, waterway and possible underwater clean up, special guests presentation about our beaches and natural world, sponsored prizes and ocean educational giveaways with freebies, fun, food, and friends.

Presented by: O.N.E.W.I.L.D.W.O.R.L.D.
More information: http://www.freewebs.com/onewildworld
Contact (e-mail): Lee Hedrick (OneWildWorld@aol.com)

USA - Children`s author Karen Romano Young: presentation and book signing
Center for Coastal Studies (06/08/08)

This World Ocean Day celebration, sponsored by the Center for Coastal Studies (which conducts ocean research and coordinates efforts to conserve whales, including leading rescues and tracking of entangled, stranded, and other threatened whales), hosts acclaimed author Karen Romano Young who will talk about, read from, and sign her new book Across the Wide Ocean, a book about navigation at sea.

Presented by: Center for Coastal Studies
More information: http://www.coastalstudies.org/
Contact (e-mail): Joanne Jarzobski (MASSSAIL@coastalstudies.org)

USA - World "Thank You Ocean" Day at OI
Ocean Institute (06/08/08 - 06/08/08)

In 2007 California`s Governor Schwarzenegger declared World Ocean Day, June 8th, as California’s "Thank You Ocean" Day! Join us Sunday June 8th for a day celebrating and thanking the sea! We will have a variety of activities, films, and a Special Speaker from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Join the beach and harbor clean-up in the morning at 9:30 AM and receive free admission to OI for the day. Check our website for more event details. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children (3-12 yrs).

Presented by: Ocean Institute
More information: http://www.ocean-institute.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sarah Wilson (swilson@ocean-institute.org)

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration
Monterey Bay Aquarium (06/07/08 - 06/08/08)

About 70% of our planet is covered by ocean. Come celebrate this amazing ecosystem and discover your role in assuring we have healthy oceans in the future.

Presented by: Monterey Bay Aquarium
More information: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
Contact (e-mail): Chris Anderson (chanderson@mbayaq.org)

USA - World Ocean Weekend
Seattle Aquarium (June 7th and 8th, 2008)

We'll celebrate World Ocean Day with a special weekend event focused on orcas and other whales and their need for a healthy marine environment. We will invite NOAA, educators, researchers, and NGOs to participate as well as having hands-on interactive activities and crafts.

Presented by: Seattle Aquarium
More information: http://seattleaquarium.org
Contact (e-mail): Brooke Nelson (brooke.nelson@seattle.gov)

USA - 2nd Saturday @ HiSAM
Honolulu, HI, USA (June 14th, 2008)

Come celebrate the International Year of the Ocean and Coral Reefs with the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, and World Ocean Day with Girl Scout Troop 401. Try your hand at some fishy ocean arts, a recycled ocean debris collage, and learn about the importance of the ocean resources to artists in Hawaii!

Presented by: Friends of Hawaii State Art Museum
More information: http://www.state.hi.us/sfca/artmuseum.php?article_id=25
Contact (e-mail): Teri Skillman (hisam2ndsaturday@gmail.com)

USA - World Ocean Day 2008
Fort Pierce, Florida (June 7, 2008)

Have you thanked the ocean recently? Today is the day to start! The ocean provides us with oxygen, food, medicine and MUCH more! Come celebrate the wonders of our blue planet with hands-on activities, touch tank demonstrations, guided tours, interactive displays and giveaways. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you make every day Ocean Day!

Presented by: Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
More information: http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/calendar.htm
Contact (e-mail): Laura Diederick (diederick@si.edu)

USA - Surfrider Marin and Ocean Revolution World Ocean Day
Greenbrae, CA (06/08/08 - 06/08/08)

Celebrate the sea, surfing and sustainable seafood with Surfirder Marin and Ocean Revolution hosted by the Wipeout Grill in Greenbrae CA.

302 Bon Air Center
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 461-7400

Surf films including Grant Washburn`s Quest for Fear will be screened, live music, no host food and bar, pupu platters, prizes, raffle and fun. Festivities begin at 7:30, film begins at 8:30. Proceeds to benefit Surfrider`s sea water testing program and oil spill response and Ocean Revolution`s seafood sustainability awareness program.



Presented by: Seastewards.org
More information: http://seastewards.org/
Contact (e-mail): David McGuire (sharkfilms@gmail.com)

USA - World Ocean Day at the Aquarium
Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 6th, 10am - 2pm)

Come to the Aquarium to discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them and how we are all interconnected.Come to the Aquarium to discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them and how we are all interconnected. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information.

Presented by: Albuquerque Aquarium
More information: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/common/juneevents.html#WOD
Contact (e-mail): ((505) 848-7180)

USA - World Ocean Day Dinner at Maui Ocean Center
Ma'alaea, Maui, Hawaii (June 6th, 2008)

On Friday, June 6, from 6-10pm, enjoy a stroll through Maui Ocean Center, The Hawaiian Aquarium, followed by an upscale dinner buffet, cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Michael Gallagher, and entertainment by 3-time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winner Nathan Aweau. The buffet will feature locally grown produce and food and beverage items made right here on Maui. $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call (808) 270-7088 for reservations starting May 21 (May 15 for MOC members).

Presented by: Maui Ocean Center
More information: http://www.mauioceancenter.com
Contact (e-mail): Hulali Waiohu (hwaiohu@mauioceancenter.com)

USA - World Ocean Day at Maui Ocean Center
Ma'alaea, Maui, Hawaii (06/07/08 - 06/08/08)

On Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, special activities will be taking place around Maui Ocean Center in honor of World Ocean Day, including live entertainment, local eco-organizations, local business with product samples, cooking demonstrations, and a live radio broadcast on June 8 from 12-2 pm with KPOA’s Uncle Boy Kanae.

Presented by: Maui Ocean Center
More information: http://www.mauioceancenter.com/
Contact (e-mail): Hulali Waiohu (hwaiohu@mauioceancenter.com)

USA - Seymour Marine Discovery Center World Ocean Day
Santa Cruz, CA, USA (June 8th, 2008)

Come enjoy free admission to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on World Ocean Day. Enjoy docent led tours, exhibits, aquaria, learning programs and spend some time at the seawater touch table. World Ocean Day at the Seymour Center will also feature fun crafts, music and great learning opportunities.

Presented by: Seymour Marine Discover Center
More information: http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/
Contact (e-mail): Shauna Potocky (spotocky@ucsc.edu)

USA - World Ocean Day at Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA (June 7th, 2008)

Learn ways that we can alter our daily lives to conserve the oceans and reduce the tragic impacts on its fragile ecosystem. Watch dive demonstrations in our tanks throughout the day. Between 1:00 and 4:00 pm, there will be Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Story Time, and other activities.

Presented by: Jenkinson`s Aquarium
More information: http://www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium
Contact (e-mail): Danni Logue (jenkinsonsaquarium@comcast.net)

USA - San Diego Coastkeeper World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup
La Jolla, CA 92037 (June 8th, 2008)

San Diego Coastkeeper is hosting a beach cleanup in honor of World Ocean Day on June 8. The event will take place at La Jolla Shores, La Jolla from 9-11am. Please join us in cleaning the beach and celebrating World Ocean Day!

Presented by: San Diego Coastkeeper
More information: http://www.sdcoastkeeper.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sarah Blakeslee (sarah@sdcoastkeeper.org)

USA - Seabird & Whale Tales Excursion
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (June 8th, 2008)

Join the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) and OceanQuest Hands-on Marine Education (OQ) for an exciting marine wildlife cruise to support local marine education. Wildlife experts Wayne Petersen (Massachusetts Audubon), David Clapp (Natural History Services) and Dr. John C. Jahoda (Bridgewater State College) lead this informative excursion to view coastal marine wildlife off New England. Our course is set along the beautiful Cape Cod coast, traveling in style aboard the Tails of the Sea, a 110 foot luxury commercial whale-watching vessel owned and operated by the Captain John Boats of Plymouth. The cruise is from 8 A.M. – 6 P.M. and leaves from the Plymouth Town Pier. Enjoy our fully guided commentary, plankton demonstrations, chumming for seabirds, a full galley of delicious homemade food and our free nature-themed onboard raffle. Please visit www.OceanQuest.org or www.NECWA.org to learn more about this amazing trip or to download the registration form. Or call 508-385-7656 to book your reservation today. Pre-Sale tickets are $95 for this all day event. After May 1st, the ticket price increases to $110. Reserve your ticket today for space is limited to ensure a comfortable ride offshore. To read sighting reports and to view photographs from past trips, go to www.necwa.org/trips.html. For more trip information, contact Krill Carson at 508-946-4345 or krillcarson@mac.com or call OceanQuest at 508-385-7656. This is a fundraising event for NECWA and OQ who are both registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations.

Presented by: New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance
More information: http://www.necwa.org/
Contact (e-mail): Carol Carson (krillcarson@mac.com)

USA - St. Nicholas Enrichment Summer Camp
Austin, Texas, USA (08/09/08 - 08/25/08)

During the month of June, we will offer our Oceans theme summer Camp. From 8:30-12:30 MTW, come and explore the amazing and wonderful underwater world.

Presented by: Saint Nicholas Programs
More information: http://www.thesaintnicholasschool.com/
Contact (e-mail): Angie DeRouen (saintnicholasschool@gmail.com)

USA - Beach Expo
Picnic Point Park, Snohomish County (06/21/08 - 06/21/08)

Come join us to clean up the beaches! Get out and enjoy the sunshine while making a difference. We will be doing various tasks such as picking up garbage and/or pulling invasive weeds. There will also be the opportunity to learn about the beach ecosystem, and why it is important to protect this precious resource. Join us in this fun family friendly event to learn and make a difference!

Presented by: Snohomish County MRC
More information: http://www.marine.surfacewater.info
Contact (e-mail): Amy Johnson (amy.johnson@co.snohomish.wa.us)

USA - Beach Expo
Kayak Point Park, Snohomish County (08/02/08 - 08/02/08)

Come join us to clean up the beaches! Get out and enjoy the sunshine while making a difference. We will be doing various tasks such as picking up garbage and/or pulling invasive weeds. There will also be the opportunity to learn about the beach ecosystem, and why it is important to protect this precious resource. Join us in this fun family friendly event to learn and make a difference!

Presented by: People for Puget Sound
More information: http://www.pugetsound.org/
Contact (e-mail): Keely O'Connel (koconnell@pugetsound.org)

USA - World Ocean Day Marin
Greenbrae, CA, Marin (June 6th, 2008)

Celebrate Surf, the Sea and Ocean Sustainability.

Join Surfriders Marin, Seastewards.org and the Wipeout Bar and Grill to celebrate World Ocean Day Friday Evening June 6

Featuring big wave rider and filmmaker Grant Washburn's new big wave surf film Quest for Fear, this fundraising event will help support Marin Surfrider Foundation's water testing, oil spill response and ocean education programs.

Grant will be present to discuss the making of the film and will be signing copies of his book, Mavericks and his DVDs. Come early for happy hour and great food at the Wipeout Bar & Grill.

Featuring Marin's own Ukulele Ohana serving Hawaiian tunes, Raffles, spot prizes, and other festivities will stoke out the entire family all evening.

Celebrate surf, sea and ocean sustainability @ Wipeout Bar & Grill

Program: 6:30pm - Book & DVD signing with Grant 8:00pm - Movie, Quest for Fear 9:00pm - Raffle drawing, party on to great tunes at Wipeout Bar & Grill Call ahead to make reservations for dinner 302 Bon Air Center Greenbrae Center, 101 West at Sir Francis Drake

Website: http://surfrider.org/marin/worldooceanday
Contact: David McGuire sharkfilms@gmail.com, for details on event or how to donate.


Presented by: Surfrider Foundation, SeaStewards.org
More information: http://www.seastewards.org/
Contact (e-mail): David Mcguire (sharkfilms@gmail.com)


USA - Ogunquit Ocean Day Celebration!
Ogunquit, Maine, USA (06/06/08 - 06/08/08)

Get inspired! Get involved! Celebrate the sea!

An important part of our Environmental Leadership program, visit the Meadowmere Resort to learn more about the Green Movement, how conservation is occurring in Southern Maine and how our Ogunquit hotel is making each stay more eco-friendly.

Celebrating Ogunquit's beaches and the sea with onsite conservation information, eco-education, live entertainment, World Ocean Day party and more!

FRIDAY, JUNE 6th Clean Beaches Campaign, Conservation & Green Education information. Throughout Day, Main Lobby

Eco Tours - Take an insider's tour of the Meadowmere and our Resort's Environmental Leader efforts. Led by a Cavaretta family member, you'll see the behind the scenes efforts that go into our Ogunquit hotel everyday. Tours at 3pm & 4pm, Main Lobby.

An Inconvenient Truth produced by Al Gore - Special pre-show viewing of Tim Janis' Ogunquit CD! Show at 5pm, South Meadow TV Room.

The 11th Hour narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio - Special pre-show viewing of Tim Janis' Ogunquit CD! Show at 8pm, South Meadow TV Room.

Official World Ocean Day Pub Party - Featuring our 'Day at the Beach' special. Win an upgrade to the top of the house for our Learn to Surf Package. A portion of each package goes to the Surfrider Foundation - a grassroots, non-profit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves and beaches. We are happy to give back to preserve local Maine beaches for you to enjoy. Party 4pm-10pm, West Meadow Pub.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7th

Clean Beaches Campaign, Conservation & Green Education information. Throughout Day, Main Lobby.

Discovery's Channel's Planet Earth - View this stunning documentary series on the big screen and learn about the beauty and eco-systems of our planet. Showing 10am-8pm, South Meadow TV Room.

Learn to Surf! Liquid Dreams is offering surfing lessons at Ogunquit Beach for $60. Includes board, suit and gear. Lessons at 10am & 1pm. Call 207-641-2545.

Complimentary Beach Plum Farm Access, 10am-7pm, Rt. 1 in Ogunquit. Enjoy Kid's Activities, Salt Marsh Fun, Nature Preserve, Education Talks, Garden Walks & Littlefield Memorabilia

Eco Tours - Take an insider's tour of the Meadowmere and our Resort's Environmental Leader efforts. Led by a Cavaretta family member, you'll see the behind the scenes efforts that go into our Ogunquit hotel everyday. Tours at 12pm & 1pm, Main Lobby.

Erin Brockovich - An Oscar worthy performance, and a true story, highlighting the importance of clean, healthy drinking water and the costs when commercial interests outweigh eco-impact. Show at 8pm, South Meadow TV Room.

Live at the West Meadow - Brian Johnson. Enjoy our 'Day at the Beach' special and live entertainment. Opens at 4pm, music at 8pm, West Meadow Pub.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8th

Clean Beaches Campaign, Conservation & Green Education information. Throughout Day, Main Lobby.

Learn to Surf! Liquid Dreams is offering surfing lessons at Ogunquit Beach for $60. Includes board, suit and gear. Lessons at 10am & 1pm. Call 207-641-2545.

Join us & Celebrate!

Presented by: Meadowmere Resort
More information: http://www.meadowmere.com/
Contact (e-mail): (info@meadowmere.com)


USA - I Celebrate the Ocean Because
Las Vegas, NV, USA (May 7th and 8th, 2008)

Contest in Preparation of World Ocean Day

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