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Ghana - Anti-Marine Litter Educational Campaign
Acca, Ghana (April 5th - June 10th, 2010)

The promotion of communication and education about the problem of marine litter is very important in order to stimulate a more pro-active approach to its minimization and prevention. Our project provides hands-on experience (science day at the beach, adoption of simple compost system by schools and communities, innovative photos and film shows on issue of marine litter, beach survey and cleanup, coastal art and poetry context by students) as a strategy towards prevention of marine litter.

Presented by: Smart Youth Volunteers Foundation
More information: http://abc4all.net/smartyouth
Contact (e-mail): Lailah Gifty Lartey-Antwi (lailah_larteyantwi@yahoo.com)

Kenya - WOD competition
Mombasa, Coast Province, Kenya (5/1/2010 - 6/8/2010)

We shall engage school children in Essay writing and artwork based on the theme, the Ocean of life. We shall have 3 divisions. These include: tertiary,senior and primary division. Under primary there shall be 2 categories the lower and upper. The essay and the artwork shall be assessed and the best essay and artwork shall be awarded in a national forum planned for 8th of June. We shall also display the best artwork and essay to the public.

Presented by: Eco Ethic Internation Kenya
More information: http://www.ecoethics-kenya.org/
Contact (e-mail): Fredrick Owuor Odinga (fredricowuor@yahoo.com)

Madagascar - World Oceans Day
Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar (June 5-8, 2010)

the ASQ (Association of the Surf amateurs of QMM society) will celebrate World Oceans Day in June with a project to do a beach clean-up, show ocean-related films, and perform plantings near the beach shore to protect from erosion.

Presented by: ASQ
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Contact (e-mail): Ratovoson Tsirivelo (Tsirivelo.Ratovoson@riotinto.com)

Nigeria - Clean-up Lagos Beach
Lagos Nigeria (May 20th - June 11th, 2010)

Rally, Clean up event, advocacy at Lagos state beaches in Nigeria. Brought to you by Nature Cares and Climate Change Club of Ministry of Environment, Lagos State

Presented by: Nature Cares
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Toyin Oshaniwa (oshaniwa@yahoo.com)

South Africa - World Ocean Day - Unity for Diversity
Hermanus, South Africa (06/08/10 - 06/08/10)

On Tuesday, June 8th 2010, the World will celebrate World Oceans Day. Originally proposed as a concept by Canada at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, World Oceans Day was officially declared by the UN in 1999 and is now celebrated annually across the globe. On the first World Oceans Day, the Secretary General of the UN declared:
"The first observance of World Oceans Day allows us to highlight the many ways in which oceans contribute to society. It is also an opportunity to recognize the considerable challenges we face in maintaining their capacity to regulate the global climate, supply essential ecosystem services and provide sustainable livelihoods and safe recreation..."

Indeed, human activities are taking a terrible toll on the world's oceans and seas. Vulnerable marine ecosystems, such as corals, and important fisheries are being damaged by over-exploitation, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, destructive fishing practices, invasive alien species and marine pollution, especially from land-based sources. Increased sea temperatures, sea-level rise and ocean acidification caused by climate change pose a further threat to marine life, coastal and island communities and national economies...

The theme of World Oceans Day... emphasizes our individual and collective duty to protect the marine environment and carefully manage its resources. Safe, healthy and productive seas and oceans are integral to human well-being, economic security and sustainable development"
World Oceans Day gives us all the opportunity to celebrate and honour our Blue Planet. This year's theme, Oceans of Life, celebrates the incredible diversity found from the shallows to the depths of these magnificent ecosystems.

To honour our Oceans on this day and highlight conservation issues, SASC proposes to join with our partners and friends here in Hermanus — uniting as one for the sake of diversity.

Some of the activities on the day will include:

A beach cleanup at Grotto Beach, where all participants dress in their best marine creature costume to illustrate the diversity of ocean life;
Unity for Ocean Diversity walk: with collected litter, costumed participants walk from Grotto to the Old Harbour and create a life-size litter collage of an endangered whale shark;
Prominent guest speakers will highlight conservation issues and actions;
Screening of ocean related films
A community-wide pledge to take action and conserve our oceans;
Best-dressed prizes, etc.
However, to undertake our Unity for Ocean Diversity project, we require significant assistance through the donation of funds, materials and prizes. Those who are interested in participating or assisting in any way will be recognised through various media, including the SASC website, local television and news.

All donations, however small or grand, are tax deductible — and don't forget how great you will feel knowing you have contributed to ocean conservation!!

To get involved, contact Tamzyn (tamzyn@sharkconservancy.org) or myself (meag@sharkconservancy.org) for more info.

Presented by: South African Shark Conservancy
More information: http://www.sharkconservancy.org/
Contact (e-mail): Tamzyn Zweig (tamzyn@sharkconservancy.org)

South Africa - SADCO goes public
South Africa (June 8th, 2010)

For the first time, SADCO, the Southern African Data Centre for Oceanography, will start providing free, universal access to its ocean data holdings from 8 June 2010 onwards. Raw oceanographic data and other information will be made available to users through its web site http://sadco.csir.co.za. The scientific data consists of sea temperatures, salinity, etc recorded in the South Atlantic, Southwest Indian and Southern Oceans.

Presented by: CSIR
More information: http://sadco.csir.co.za/
Contact (e-mail): Marten Grundlingh (mgrundli@csir.co.za)

South Africa - South Africa - Ocean Education
Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa (June 8th, 2010)

In honour of World Oceans Day, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust will hold interactive presentations at Gansbaai, Junior Primary — Western Cape, South Africa.

The goal is to educate the youth on the valuable part in the ecosystem that the ocean plays and to focus on the unique area that exists here at the southernmost tip of Africa.

The two currents that meet here, the cold Benguela and the warm Agulhas create a rich upwelling that provides a nutrient rich feeding ground.

Here you will find the Marine Big 5™ — the Southern Right Whale; the Great White Shark; the Endangered African Penguin; the Cape Fur Seal and Dolphins.

We will teach the children how an ocean food web works and how they can make a difference in preserving our oceans. They will be encouraged to make a personal commitment to do so. We will continue this theme during our National Marine Week 11-15 October 2010 and broaden the reach to our other local schools in the area.

Dyer Island Conservation Trust delivers unique conservation and research programmes in the fragile and critically important marine eco-system at the southern-most tip of Africa. Here we strive to protect the largest surviving colonies of the endangered African Penguin; the globally important breeding and calving grounds of the Southern Right Whale; and, one of the world’s largest populations of the mysterious Great White Shark.

To learn more visit: www.dict.org.za

Presented by: Dyer Island Conservation Trust
More information: http://www.dict.org.za/
Contact (e-mail): Brenda Walters (brenda@dict.org.za)

South Africa - AfriOceans Conservation Alliance Operation Green Coastal Cleanup
Cape Town, South Africa (June 9th, 2010)

On Wednesday 9 June 2010, 150 young South African learners from eight schools will be celebrating World Oceans Day by picking up marine litter along a 7 kilometer stretch of our coastline from Muizenberg Beach to Fish Hoek Beach. This coastal clean-up initiative forms part of the AfriOceans Warriors Environmental Education Programme, an initiative of the AfriOceans Conservation Alliance, a non profit organization based in Cape Town. AfriOceans has teamed up with the City of Cape Town’s ‘Operation Green’, a FIFA World Cup Green Goal initiative. Starting at 8h30 teams of learners will clean up the coastline, separate the waste and record the results. Film crews and the press will cover the event to ensure the important message the event is promoting reaches the public.

Presented by: AOCA
More information: http://aoca.org.za/
Contact (e-mail): Terry Corr or Lesley Rochat (info@aoca.org.za)

South Africa - Celebrate World Oceans Day with SAIAB AND ASCLME
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (June 8th, 2010)

ASCLME Project Director, Dr David Vousden will introduce a film entitled "Rivers of Life, Oceans of Plenty" that showcases the work of the ASCLME Project. The video describes the unique marine and coastal ecosystems of the western Indian Ocean and documents the ways in which they are changing. It shows how over-fishing, the destruction of critical habitats such as coastal forests, mangrove forests, seagrass beds and coral reefs and global climate change are leading to a decline in the abundance of resources and what can be done to reverse this trend.

Presented by: South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
More information: http://www.saiab.ac.za/
Contact (e-mail): Reyhana Mahomed (r.mahomed@saiab.ac.za)

South Africa - Wear BLUE in appreciation of the ocean and the life it inhabits
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (June 8th, 2010)

WEAR BLUE — ANY SHADE OF BLUE ON TUESDAY 8TH JUNE TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION OF THE OCEAN AND THE LIFE IT INHABITS

Presented by: SAIAB
More information: http://www.saiab.ac.za/
Contact (e-mail): Reyhana Mahomed (r.mahomed@saiab.ac.za)

South Africa - World Oceans Day, Port Elizabeth, and Nationwide in South Africa
South Africa (N.Mandela Metropol &Nationwide) (June 8th-30th, 2010)

The National Department of Environmental Affairs will celebrate World Oceans Day 2010 in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

The observance of World Oceans Day in South Africa provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness about the opportunities, in terms of services and goods that our oceans present to us as a nation. The day provides an opportunity to highlight the considerable challenges the country faces in maintaining the oceans capacity to regulate the global climate, supply essential ecosystem services and provide sustainable livelihoods and safe recreation.

With June being recognised as both Youth and Environmental month, the celebration will focus on the youth. Grade 11 and 12 science learners from Sakhisizwe High School in Zwide will be taken to various sites across the city where they will be exposed to careers in the sector, to goods and services that oceans and coasts contribute to the country's economy and the impact that oceans have on our climate and its link to climate change.

This event is celebrated Nationwide by the National Department of Environmental Affairs.

Presented by: National Department of Environmental Affairs
More information: http://www.environment.gov.za/
Contact (e-mail): Mthuthuzeli Gulekana (mgulekan@environment.gov.za)

ASIA

Bangladesh - Ocean Festival
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh (June 5-11, 2010)

Ocean Festival will be held from June 05-11, 2010 at Cox's Bazar, St.Martin, Kuakata and Hhaka.

The main activities of this festival are the following:
Beach clean-up
Photo contest
Sand sculpture
Film showing
Rally and more

Presented by: Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE)
More information: http://www.safe.org.bd/
Contact (e-mail): Moshiur Khandaker (safebangladesh@gmail.com)

Bangladesh - Lets for Ocean
Teknaf Sea Beach (June 5-6, 2010)

Campaigning for awareness building about caring of ocean
Disseminate leaflet about the role of ocean for livelihood
Work for ocean cleaning

Presented by: Soil Sons
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Khalid Bahauddin (khalid_mbuddin@yahoo.com)

China - World Ocean Day 2010 Hong Kong
Hong Kong (June 4th - 8th, 2010)

On June 8th, 2010, millions of people around the globe will be celebrating World Ocean Day, which was founded by Canadian environmental legend, David Suzuki, and is now officially recognized by the United Nations.

EcoVision Asia, with the support of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Marine Conservation Sub- Committee (SOS), will be holding an Event Series from Friday, June 4th to Tuesday, June 8th, 2010. The purpose of this event series is essentially five-fold:

To celebrate World Ocean Day with key stakeholders from the Hong Kong community;
To raise awareness and present solutions around local and global marine conservation issues;
To premiere the award winning marine conservation film, Sharkwater, for the first time in Asia with celebrity guest film director and producer, Rob Stewart;
To host an expert panel discussion on the broader issues of HK's connection to the sea and;
To launch the 10th annual Hong Kong International Coastal Cleanup Challenge (HK ICC) The World Ocean Day Event Series will attract a high-level audience of well-connected decision makers from Hong Kong's local and international community. It will be an opportunity for companies, individuals and organizations to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's connection to our seas and to raise awareness of the issues that are threatening the environment that sustains us.
We are fortunate to have the generous support of a number of high-profile celebrity ambassadors, sponsoring companies, chambers of commerce, environmental and conservation organizations, international schools, media partners and community members in this celebration. The series comprised the following events (table followed by detailed descriptions):
2010 World Ocean Day Event Series, Hong Kong

31 May Media screening: Sharkwater at UA Cinema
04June School visits to Chinese International School & Canadian International School in Hong Kong
04June Canadian Chamber Marine Committee World Ocean Day Happy Hour at Mira Hotel
05June Sharkwater Boat Trip & Beach Cleanup (closed event)
07June Lunch Panel Discussion at Mira Hotel with Asia's leading marine experts + celebrity guest speaker, Rob Stewart
07June "Blue Carpet" Sharkwater premiere at UA iMAX cinema, with press conference, pre-screening cocktails, and afterparty at Mira Hotel

Presented by: Ecovision
More information: http://hkcoastalcleanup.org/
Contact (e-mail): Lisa Christensen (lisa@ecovisionasia.com)

China - Year 7 Discovery College Beach Clean-up
Lantau Island, Hong Kong (June 4th, 2010)

In conjunction with a local conservation group, the Discovery Bay Greens, students will be cleaning a beach which is very close to a building site. This building site has created large amounts of rubbish and debris which have ended up on the beach and are being washed out into the harbour. As part of their unit, 'How can I make a difference?' students are undertaking the beach clean up and learning more about ways in which they as individuals can act to prevent and raise awareness around issues such as water pollution.

Presented by: Discovery College
More information: http://www.discovery.edu.hk/cms/
Contact (e-mail): Flora Mather (flora_mather@discovery.edu.hk)

India - Drawing Competition and Coastal Cleaning Programme on World Ocean Day 2010
Thanjavur Dist, Tamil Nadu, India (June 8th, 2010)

We are planning to conduct a drawing competition for school students who are also our eco-club members. The students will draw the endangered marine species of our area (dugongs, seahorses mainly) and our staff will explain the importance of saving these animals from extinction.

Secondly, a team of school students will clean the coastal village of Manora. This tourist place is polluted by plastics and other garbages. So, this cleaning programme will be published in local newspapers so that the local people will know about the value of pollution free beach.

Presented by: OMCAR Foundation
More information: http://www.omcar.org/
Contact (e-mail): Vedharajan Balaji (omcarfoundation@gmail.com)

Indonesia - ROLE's Foundations Community
Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (June 8th, 2010)

Gathering of people on a hilltop in Nusa Dua. 2 Guest speakers. Cocktails, Drinks and Snacks available.

RSVP: email: mary@rolefoundation.org
Phone: +62 361-807-8805

Presented by: ROLE Foundation
More information: http://rolefoundation.org/
Contact (e-mail): Carol Ayu (marketing@rolefoundation.org)

Indonesia - Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua Bali for Beach & Reef Clean Up
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia (June 15th, 2010)

To celebrate World Ocean Day, divers and many people around Bali, Indonesia, will join together on the event Beach & Reef Clean Up, take place in the Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua beach on June 15, 2010.

This event sponsor by Bali Watersport Association Badung Chapter, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia, and Nusa Dua Reef Foundation.

Presented by: Nusa Dua Reef Foundation
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Pariama Hutasoit (pariama_h@yahoo.com)

Indonesia - “Greening Beach, Wiping Reef: Loving Both” in Ujong Pancu, Aceh Besar, Aceh, Indonesia
Aceh Besar, Aceh, Indonesia (June 6th, 2010)

“Greening Beach, Wiping Reef: Loving Both” was initiated by Lamjabat Foundation (YL) and its (event) located at Ujong Pancu, Peukan Bada, Aceh Besar, Aceh, Indonesia. Then YL, as one of members of KuALA Network, spreading and inviting other members and strategic partners to fully participate to setup and make it together. Conceptually, the event built from various activities, such as: art performance ("waste" music), green exhibition, planting coastal-plants, rubbish sweeping at the beach, cleaning the reef from fishermen-nets and other kinds of solid-waste, interactive discussion both in children and adults groups on coastal and marine ecosystems topics, watching nature documentary movies and also community interaction (quiz & interview involving visitors who come to Ujong Pancu beach at the event-day). Some selected and great parts of the activities will be trapped as one documentary movie. The event held on 6th June 2010 collaborating members and partners of KuALA Networks, such as: YL (as event coordinator), SAKA, WWF Aceh Program, WCS Aceh Program, IKAPALA, LPPMA, LEBah, ODC, PUGAR and AOC.

Presented by: KuALA Networks
More information: http://www.kuala.or.id/
Contact (e-mail): Fadhli Djailani (secretariat@kuala.or.id)

Malaysia - World Oceans Day Activities Week
Nationwide, Malaysia (June 8th, 2010)

This year, the Maritime Institute of Malaysia will play the spearheading role in celebrating the World Oceans Day, perhaps for the first time ever celebrated in Malaysia. The event will be held in Aquaria Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) on the 8th June 2010, targeting to reach out to school children and the public on the importance of the ocean's biodiversity and our responsibilities towards it.

We will bring together various ocean conservancy ministries and organizations in Malaysia in a concerted collaboration to increase the community's awareness on the importance of having a healthy ocean. The event will showcase on World Oceans Day the different ocean-related initiatives that is found in Malaysia through exhibition booths, public lectures, video showcases and marine awareness competitions for school children.

For more information: http://www.mima.gov.my/index.php?view=details&id=50%3Aworld-ocean-day-national-celebration&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=82

Presented by: Maritime Institute of Malaysia
More information: http://www.mima.gov.my/index.php?view=details&id=49%3Aworld-ocean-day-activities-week-nationwide&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=82
Contact (e-mail):
Ms. Evelyn Teh (evelynteh@mima.gov.my)
Ms. Cheryl Rita Kaur (cheryl_rk@mima.gov.my)
Dr. Pola Singh (pola@mima.gov.my)

Maldives - Dive Site Clean Up
MALDIVES (June 8th, 2010)

On Tuesday 08 June, the staff of the Four Seasons resort at Kuda Huraa, Maldives will dive to remove all garbage and refuses from a local dive site.

Presented by: Four Seasons resort
More information: http://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveskh/other_recreation/diving.html
Contact (e-mail): Ben Capitaine (benoit.capitaine@fourseasons.com)

Maldives - Ocean Day @ Cinnamon Island Alidhoo
Haa Alif Atoll, Republic of Maldives (June 8th, 2010)

To commemorate the World Ocean Day, Cinnamon Island Alidhoo, organized a reef cleaning campaign along with staff of the resort and Meridis diving and the resident guests. The event was a huge success, with two diving teams and three snorkeling teams cleaning the house reef and the ocean around the island. Also the beach was cleaned by the help of our resident guests and staff members.

Presented by: Cinnamon Island Alidhoo
More information: http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/
Contact (e-mail): Duminda Saram (duminda.alidhoo@cinnamonhotels.com.mv)

Pakistan - Oceans for Life
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (June 8th, 2010)

Indus Scuba - Karachi, Pakistan: As part of Oceans Day, we arranged a 2 hours live awareness program through our dive center on one of the nationwide FM radio networks (Radio1 FM91) where me and my colleague (Hassan Abbas - CEO Indus Scuba) talked about the marine environment, challenges and conservation plus scuba diving and how it can be used as a tool for creating awareness and supporting conservation activities ... we also talked about sharks, how they are so misunderstood and about pollution, overfishing, illegal netting etc.

We had a great time talking about these issues on the air and we got a great response in the form of live questions.

Indus Scuba is Pakistan's First PADI Dive Center.

Presented by: Indus Scuba - Pakistan's first PADI Dive Center
More information: http://www.indusscuba.com/
Contact (e-mail): Hassan Abbas (hassan@indusscuba.com)

Philippines - Caluangan Lake Adventure and Mangrove Rehabilitation and Planting
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines (June 8th, 2010)

On June 8, 2010 the active members of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and Leido Outdoor Club both in J.J. Leido Jr. MNHS will clean and plant the coastal area of protected Mangrove areas at Mahal na Pangalan, Calapan City, Or. mindoro, Philippines.

Sometime in July all member will be exposed to Marine Environment through Caluangan Lake Cruise. This cruise will traverse the beautiful coastal areas of Calapan City. During that day we will invite speaker, who is knowledgeable in Marine Environment.

Presented by: Leido Outdoor Club/Boy Scouts of the Philippines
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Jowe Leonilo Bautista (jowe17bautista@yahoo.com)

Philippines - World Ocean Day Writing & Visual Art Activity
Negros Occ. High School, Bacolod, Philippines (June 1 - June 2, 2010)

A competition on writing, photography and cartooning focusing on the diversity of life in the seas and how high school students can contribute to efforts to conserve it in a country surrounded by the ocean — from the north to the south and fromthe east to the west.

Presented by: Ang ANINAG Student Publication
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Ana Batislaon (annbatisla_on@yahoo.com)

Philippines - Coral Reef Plastic Clean Up
Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines (June 17th-19th, 2010)

We will coordinating to enlist, government organizations, local government units, non-government organizations, including fraternities and sororities to join the dive to recover and clean coral reefs and mangrove areas of plastic materials.

Presented by: 905th Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Ivanhoe Arcilla (copethunder1@yahoo.com)

Philippines - coastal clean-up
Surigao del Sur, Philippines (June 8th, 2010)

The company conducted a coastal clean-up covering one barangay (600 m. coastline), with 123 participants coming from both the government and private sector and with a collection of 157 kilograms of non biodegradable waste.

Presented by: CTPCMC
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Yones Rae Alutaya (yraalutaya@yahoo.com)

Taiwan - World Oceans Day 2010 on Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C (June 8th, 2010)

For the sustainability of oceans, The World Oceans Day 2010 on Taiwan, Happy Marine Visual Presentations and Maritime Safety Forum is held jointly by the Coast Guard Administration of Executive Yuan and other sponsors including Environmental Protection Administration,Taiwan Ocean Research Institute, Chang Yung-Fa Foundation, Farglory Ocean Park, National Taiwan Ocean University, and National Geographic Channel, the largest educational science channel in the world. Through delicate visual records and presentations by NGC, our next generation can fully understand and explore oceans, then actively protect marine biological environment of Taiwan. In addition, experts and scholars are invited to the Forum to address international maritime conventions concerning maritime safety and maritime rescue and pollution response, providing government the suggestions for safer oceans.

In response to "Wear Blue,Tell Two" as a way of celebrating World Oceans Day, attendees are requested to wear something blue and tell two good things to benefit oceans. And the President will be present to remark on World Oceans Day and award the prizes of "Happy Marine Visual Presentations".

The organizers of this activity hope to raise people's attention and passion for marine preservation, and to build people's ideology of oceans. It's a declaration to the world that:
Taiwan, as an ocean state and a member of global village, will jointly endeavor with other countries to preserve marine environment for its sustainability.

Presented by: R.O.C Coast Guard
More information: http://www.cga.gov.tw/
Contact (e-mail): Kid Wang (kidwang@cga.gov.tw)

Taiwan - Green Seafood
Kaoshiung, Taiwan (June 8th, 2010)

In order to promote the action of marine conservation throughout the country, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium invited experts and conservationists to discuss the issue about the "Green Seafood" the day before 2010 World Ocean Day (June 8th). They wished to come up with a convenient and easy way for the people to choose for seafood that are rich in vitamin, much healthier and safer. This was something new in 2010 after the Museum held the activity of "How to Pick Seafood" (for more information: http://seafood.nmmba.gov.tw) to let the people know more about the sustainable seafood.

Presented by: National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
More information: http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/
Contact (e-mail): (maggies@nmmba.gov.tw)

Taiwan - A Day to Take Care of Penguins during Hot Summer!
Pengtung, Taiwan (June 8th, 2010)

It's time to take care of the penguins in the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (NMMBA) again!! In response to the 2010 World Ocean Day, the Museum especially holds the activity of "A Day to Take Care of Penguins during Hot Summer!" which starts on June 8th. Only one lucky guy will be chosen after enrolling to this activity through the Internet. He or she will have the chance to take care the life of these cute creatures from the South Pole for a whole day. At the same time, this can also call attention to the effect that the global warming causes to the polar region and turning the focus to penguins and their living environment to create a healthy planet for these creatures to stay.

Presented by: National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
More information: http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/
Contact (e-mail): (maggies@nmmba.gov.tw)

Thailand - Returning baby clownfish to home reef
Pattaya, Thailand (May 8th, 2010)

To celebrate World Oceans Day, dusitD2 baraquda pattaya will host "Returning baby clownfish to its home reefs" on 8 June 2010 in Sattahip, Chonburi. The event will be joined by famous scuba divers as well as Thailand's renowned underwater photographers such as Khun Duangdao Suwanarangsri, Khun Songpol Amnartsingh and Khun Nat Samoontamee.

The clownfish to be released (Indian specie, found in the Gulf of Thailand) are provided by the Percular Farm, Thailand's first and biggest clownfish farm which started breeding clownfish since 2001 with the intention of protecting wild marine fish from extinction.

Presented by: DusitD2 Baraquda Pattaya
More information: http://dusitd2pattaya.dusit.com/
Contact (e-mail): Tasara Taksinapan (tasara.ts@dusit.com)

Thailand - South Thailand Marine Rubbish Clean-up - 2011
Phuket-Phang Nga-Krabi, South Thailand (June 8th, 2010)

Every year John Gray's SeaCanoe has a Phang Nga Bay Clean-Up in January. In respect to World Oceans Day, we will expand to the beaches of Phuket-Phang Nga-Krabi for World Oceans Day 2011.

Presented by: John Gray's SeaCanoe
More information: http://johngray-seacanoe.com/
Contact (e-mail): John Gray (lingyai45@gmail.com)

OCEANIA

Australia - World Oceans Day Magnetic Island and Rotary Festival
Magnetic Island, Townsville, Australia (June 6-7, 2010)

It is envisaged to have a greater amount of community input into this year's World Oceans Day celebrations, including photographic, art and beach cleanup competitions. Local establishments may provide entertainment alongside the festival to add more excitement. Interaction is the name of the game this year, bringing all age levels together to expand the education of the importance of keeping our island clean to keep our oceans clean.

Presented by: Picnic Bay Coast Care
More information: http://www.minca.org/
Contact (e-mail): Barbara Gibbs (gibbsbj@yahoo.com.au)

Australia - Culture Threatened Marine species
Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2010)

Aquasearch Aquarium will be open to guests to view 24 yr. old cultured giant clams, a CITES-listed threatened species, as well as cultured clown anemonefish ('Nemo').

Presented by: Aquasearch Aquarium
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Rick Braley (braley@austarnet.com.au)

Australia - World Oceans Day Magnetic Island Festival
Magnetic Island, NQ, Australia (June 6th, 2010)

Magnetic Island is once again hosting the best of Australia's World Ocean's Day festivals with something for every agve group to do.

The event will be held at Alma Bay 10am to 3pm, then Horseshoe Bay 2pm-6pm, as well as 2 other events at X BASE Backpackers (nude snorkel and live band) and the Film Festival.

The main festival will comprise of :

Ocean Healing Ceremony by the World Wheel from US.
Recycled Plastics Fashion Parade by teens
Entertainment and jamming all day, music workshops
Food stalls
Raffles
Photo Competition
Mural painting by the community
Lots of children's activities and hands-on arts
Eco-friendly market stalls
Magic and face-painting for children
Science displays and aquarium display
Beach and Bay cleanups
Sandcastle competition (Horseshoe Bay with Sasha)
Band and Fire Flyz fire twirlers.
Lots of prizes and prizes just for attending.
Come along and be sure to have fun and learn a lot (:

Presented by: Picnic Bay Coast Care
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Barbara Gibbs (gibbsbj@yahoo.com.au)

Australia - Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken
Cairns, Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2010)

Come and celebrate World Oceans Day at this Special Event Screening in Cairns on Tuesday June 8

The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC), End Credits Film Club and Plankton Productions will be presenting Coral Sea Dreaming - Awaken in Cairns at the Tanks Art Centre in June. As well as the screening there will be a discussion regarding marine threats held by cinematographer David Hannan and prominent marine experts. Bar and light snacks available.

Where: Tank 3, Tanks Art Centre, CAIRNS
When: Tuesday June 8 at 7pm
Tickets: $15 and $10 concession on the door.
Contact: (07) 4032 1746

Coral Sea Dreaming — Awaken enters into the very heart of life — and death — on a coral reef. It is a story that spans 500 million years and stars some of the most exotic and wondrous marine creatures on earth. Coral is the planets greatest natural architect, and coral reefs boast the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem.

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer David Hannan has filmed for 7 years to create this magnificent testimony to our extraordinary undersea world, set to an original score by Tania Rose. We meet thousands of reef inhabitants, from ancient turtles to feeding sharks, adorably pygmy seahorses and savage sea slugs, witness a manta ray ballet and courting octopus.

Specialised state-of-the-art High Definition technology captures these lives with unprecedented intimacy, illustrating elaborate courtship displays, mating rituals, feeding frenzies, intense nighttime predation, cannibalism and chemical warfare. Many of the sequences have never been filmed before. Some may never be filmed again. Corals have survived 5 mass extinctions. But can they survive us?

Filmed over 2000 dives on three great coral reef ecosystems; The Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Reef and Papua New Guinea, Coral Sea Dreaming – Awaken is a celebration of reefs now under threat of climate change and ocean acidification. There is much to be done to safeguard these precious ecosystems for future generations. And very little time to do it.

Presented by: Cairns and Far North Environment Centre
More information: http://www.cafnec.org.au/
Contact (e-mail): Steve Ryan (marine@cafnec.org.au)

Australia - One Fish Two Fish Party
The Entrance, NSW, Australia (June 7th, 2010)

Event for children extending to appreciating the oceans and understanding catchment management

Presented by: Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority
More information: http://www.cma.nsw.gov.au/
Contact (e-mail): Joanne Hill (joanne.hill@cma.nsw.gov.au)

Australia - Stanley Seaquarium
Tasmania (June 8th, 2010)

The Stanley Seaquarium is promoting World Oceans Day with discounted entry fees and give-aways of environmental information bags as well as an opportunity to view Tasmanian sea creatures so close that you can almost touch them!

Presented by: Stanley Seaquarium
More information: http://www.stanley.com.au/~stan2862/?q=node/90
Contact (e-mail): Diane Charles (dcharles@craigmostyn.com.au)

Australia - World Oceans Day Festival Magnetic Island
Alma Bay, Magnetic Island, (June 6th, 2010)

Well, the latest update for the Magnetic Island events includes live music, kite making and flying, sandcastle comp, Fire twirling, a very diverse range of alternate eco-friendly stalls, food on site, ocean healing ceremony, lots of craft works to do, as well as children's entertainment, recycled plastic fashion parade and marine info stalls. This promises to be a great day for all ages with Base backpackers putting on a top line artist to top off the night.

Presented by: Picnic Bay Coast Care
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Barbara Gibbs (gibbsbj@yahoo.com.au)

Australia - Great Lakes Underwater Group Film Night
Forster, NSW, AUSTRALIA (June 8th, 2010)

Free screening of "Byron Underwater" and short clips of local marine life, as filmed by GLUG members.

Presented by: Great Lakes Underwater Group
More information: http://greatlakesunderwatergroup.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Isabelle Strachan (glug88@gmail.com)

Australia - World Environmental Week at MOGC
Cairns (June 3rd-8th, 2010)

We are celebrating with a week of activities centred on our environment and how we can manage our resources more sustainably and be a more environmentally friendly school. The week will culminate with a "dress in blue tell/learn 2" day on World Oceans Day.

Presented by: Mother of Good Counsel School
More information: http://www.cns.catholic.edu.au/schools/mngd/school.php?schoolID=9®ion=Cairns
Contact (e-mail): Nadine Grant (ngrant@cns.catholic.edu.au)

French Polynesia - Celelebrate June 8th : Worl Ocean day
Mareto Beach, Moorea, French Polynesia (June 3rd-8th, 2010)

During the all day, The non profit foundation Te mana o te moana has welcomed more than 450 school children from the island of Moorea.

Celebrating at the same time the International year of Biodiversity, children have learned many good hands for a good earth, and undersatnd what's Biodiversity. They played on different pedagogic activities for the ocean. At the end of the day, they have made a special board composed by natural materials, drawings, sand and rubbishes writing on "We take care of our planet for us and for our next generations". At least more than 15 actors of the environnement have explained to children why we have to protect our oceans and a ocean clean up has been made at the same time in order to show to the kids decomposition dates...and the impact of pollution on marine species, specially on sea turtles.

Presented by: Te mana o te moana
More information: http://www.temanaotemoana.org/
Contact (e-mail): vie jourdan (vie.temana@gmail.com)

Marshall Islands - D-U-D beach cleanup, underwater cleanup and Crown-of-Thron Collections
Majuro, Marshall Islands (June 8th, 2010)

For the first time, the Marshall Islands Marine Resources and Authority (MIMRA) and other government agencies and non-government organization have come up with these following activities in celebrating our world's ocean:

1)Rita village Beach and Ocean Cleanup 2)Shoreline (Underwater Cleanup)'Public area' 3)Old Weather Station (Beach Cleanup)

Bounty of $1 per Crown-of-Thorn 'COT' (Jimokol) brought to cleanup sites.

Starting time will be @ 12 noon. All community members are invited to take part in an effort to conserve well-being of the marine environment.

Presented by: Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Benedict Yamamura (byamamura86@gmail.com)

New Zealand - Celebrate Treasures of the Sea on World Oceans Day
Wellington, NZ (June 8th, 2010)

For those of you landlocked on World Oceans Day, please join us in celebrating our planet through our Treasures of the Sea website.

New Zealand's marine environment is one of the most significant areas of biodiversity on the planet, and protecting it is a priority for WWF. This World Oceans Day, find about our incredible creatures from the deep and help us celebrate their participation in the global ocean food web.

Presented by: WWF New Zealand
More information: http://www.wwf.org.nz/
Contact (e-mail): ()

EUROPE

Belgium - World Ocean Day Belgium
Antwerp Zoo, Belgium (June 13th, 2010)

Antwerp Zoo and the Sea First Foundation organise a symposium with lectures, and the presentation of a documentary and a book on the threats of the world's ocean.

Presented by: Antwerp Zoo
More information: http://www.worldoceanday.nl
Contact (e-mail): (crc@kmda.org)

Belgium - Inspiring Marine Evening in Bruges, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium (June 8th, 2010)

To celebrate World Oceans Day 2010, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) organises a full evening's programme in Bruges, Belgium. Three experts inform the public at large on coastal and marine issues.

More information on our website at: http://www.vliz.be/NL/HOME/&p=show&id=1282

Presented by: Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
More information: http://www.vliz.be/
Contact (e-mail): Nancy Fockedey (Nancy.Fockedey@vliz.be)

Catalonia - Far de la Banya bloging with World Oceans Day
Tarragona, Catalonia, Europe (June 3-7, 2010)

The maritime blog called "Far de la banya" (specialized in reporting ships in the Catalan Port of Tarragona) join World Oceans Day by posting the logo and link: http://fardelabanya.blogspot.com/ as a principal post from today since 7/06/10.

People can participate in the initiative with a little contest: Comment something about the World Oceans Day initiative in the "Far de la Banya" blog, and we will send 10 original maritime photos related to the Mediterranean Port of Tarragona via postal mail.

http://fardelabanya.blogspot.com/

Presented by: Blog Far de la Banya
More information: http://fardelabanya.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Eduard Boada i Aragonès (fardelabanya@gmail.com)

England - World Oceans Day Sound Laboratory
London, UK (June 8th, 2010)

Participatory underwater themed music event at the Utrophia Project Space, Deptford, London. Guests can join in the making of a live soundtrack to diving footage and will be given free music compilation with ocean themed recorded by participating artists exclusively for this event.

For more information on this event: http://notebookofamermaid.wordpress.com/

Presented by: Utrophia Project Space
More information: http://www.utrophia.net/home
Contact (e-mail): Angela Last (a.last@open.ac.uk)

England - World Oceans Day at the Horniman Museum
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London, England (June 6th, 2010)

From 11am to 4pm join Aquarium curator and other marine experts to learn about the Your Seas,Your Voice campaign. Discover how you can help to protect the wildlife living along our coastlines and join creative activities through the afternoon. Gallery Square, Free admission.

Presented by: Honiman Museum
More information: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/events/oceans.php
Contact (e-mail): ()

England - World Oceans Week at the Lake District Coast Aquarium
Maryport, Cumbria, UK (June 5th - 13th, 2010)

A week of childrens activities, films, quizzes and special talks, based around the theme "the oceans of life".

These will be held in the Wild Solway Centre adjacent to the aquarium in Maryport. Admission is free to the Wild Solway Centre.

Presented by: Lake District Coast Aquarium
More information: http://www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Paul Sloan (paul.sloan@live.co.uk)

England - Neptunes Army of Rubbish Cleaners underwater clean-up
Pembrokeshire Marine Nature Reserve (June 5th, 2010)

One of 12 or more underwater clean-up events being carried out this year. In support of world oceans day we will be cleaning up Skomer Marine Nature Reserve

Presented by: Neptunes Army of Rubbish Cleaners
More information: http://www.narc-cc.org.uk/
Contact (e-mail): David Jones (wavey@davyjones.co.uk)

England - Launch of the world's first holiday brochure dedicated to oceans
Winchester, Hampshire, England (June 8th - July 8th, 2010)

The brand new 'Oceans Worldwide' brochure will be launched on June 8th 2010 - a new concenpt in travel. Oceans WOrldwide is the first of its kind - focussing on the natural beauty of the oceans of our planet instead of the great continents and land-masses. Oceans Worldwide supports WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin COnservation Society) and contributes an amount to the charity for every trip purchased.

Presented by: Oceans Worldwide Ltd
More information: http://www.oceansworldwide.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Mark Wright (mark.wright@chameleonworldwide.co.uk)

England - Launch of the world's first holiday brochure dedicated to oceans
Winchester, Hampshire, England (June 8th - July 8th, 2010)

The brand new 'Oceans Worldwide' brochure will be launched on June 8th 2010 - a new concept in travel. Oceans WOrldwide is the first of its kind - focussing on the natural beauty of the oceans of our planet instead of the great continents and land-masses. Oceans Worldwide supports WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin COnservation Society) and contributes an amount to the charity for every trip purchased.

Presented by: Oceans Worldwide Ltd
More information: http://www.oceansworldwide.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Mark Wright (mark.wright@chameleonworldwide.co.uk)

England - Dishforth Airfield Primary School
Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, North Yorkshire U.K (07/05/10 - 11/05/10)

We are having a week celebrating World Oceans Day as part of our whole school topic learning about Oceans.

We are celebrating by taking part in Wear Blue Tell 2 and having fun with arts,crafts to hopefully have an art exhibition to raise funds for the project.

Our children will also be taking the 7 C's pledge to inolve their families and connect with the global environment.

Presented by: Dishforth Airfield Primary School
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Sally McMurray (www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com)

Finland - World Oceans Day
Vaasa, Finland (June 8th, 2010)

The United Nations declared 8 June to be the World Oceans Day. Terranova celebrates the World Oceans Day by organising a walk to the seashore. Everyone gets the chance to explore and learn more about the Baltic Sea.

Terranova organizes activities for the whole family.

More information:
Customer service in Terranova, tel. +358 205 64 5281

Presented by: Terranova - Kvarken Nature Centre
More information: http://www.luontoon.fi/
Contact (e-mail): By Phone Please ()

France - Journées Mondiales de l'Océan
France (August 7-13, 2010)

Offrir aux élèves de Guadeloupe la possibilité de découvrir la mer et les activités nautiques gratuitement. De nombreux ateliers sur l'environnement et la protection du milieu marin seront également présents.

Presented by: Association Terre D'avenir
More information: http://www.terredavenir.org/
Contact (e-mail): Mariane Aimar (aimarmariane@wanadoo.fr)

Germany - World Ocean Day Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany (June 10th, 2010)

A panel discussion on fishery will be held on Thursday 10 June at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg. During the session a diverse range of experts form university and institutions will discuss the reform of the EU common fishery policy and hold debates with the audience about ways and means of protecting the oceans. Parallel programmes will be run for the public and for the media and policy makers.

Presented by: DEEPWAVE
More information: http://www.deepwave.org/
Contact (e-mail): Onno Gross (o.gross@deepwave.org)

Germany - World Ocean Day Concert Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany (June 9th, 2010)

On Wednesday, June 9th 2010, we will celebrate World Oceans Day with as special concert by 12 music groups at the famous Angies Nightclub in Hamburg. After the successful Earth Day Concert in Berlin (broadcasted by National Geographic), this time rock star Ingo Pohlmann again invited many famous musicians such as Dr Ring Ding, One Fine Day, Ohrbooten, Christian Cassara & the Black Diamonds, Ohrbooten, Das Pack and many others. Screening of ocean related films and guest spekers will inform the crowd on ocean conservation themes. Come and have fun at this special World Oceans Day event.

Presented by: DEEPWAVE
More information: http://www.deepwave.org/
Contact (e-mail): Onno Gross (o.gross@deepwave.org)

Germany - Stop the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - Save Our Oceans
Munich, Bavaria, Germany (June 8th, 2010)

Public rally with the subject:

OPERATION "TOP MEETING"
"Stop the Oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - Save our Oceans"

Date: Tuesday, June 8th 2010, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Location: Marienplatz, Munich, Germany

April 20th 2010, the exact date of the internationally celebrated EARTH DAY, the oil platform "Deepwater Horizon" owned by BP (British Petroleum) explodes, sinks into the depths of the ocean, kills 11 humans and destroys the deep-sea pipes on several points in 5000 feet under the sea.

Ever since then, enormous amounts of oil have been gushing into the Gulf of Mexico contaminating the water, the surrounding shores, the population and everybody in the area. Marine animals and birds suffer horrendous pains and eventually being killed in the most excruciating ways, due to the consequences of this pollution.

It is not only the oil causing the damage, but possibly and, in particular, the hundreds of thousands of gallons of the highly toxic dispersant COREXIT 9500, which are most likely the ingredients causing the extermination of the ecosystem for many decades to come. The COREXIT 9500 is designed to invisibly disperse the oil into the water column. This has at best only served as a "cosmetic" solution.

FIGHT POISON WITH POISON?

Day 37 (Thursday, 05-27-2010):
Oil: 62,000,000 Gallons (235,600,000 Liters)
Dispersants: 875,000 Gallons (3,325,000 Liters)

Day 40 (Saturday, 05-29-2010):
Dispersants: 910,000 Gallons (3,458,000 Liters)

Oceanographer Jean-Michel Cousteau (Ocean Futures Society) was on location of the disaster and according to his findings and the research of many other experts, they all make us understand that "Everything will die and even kill the food chain"!

The scope and impact of this catastrophe is the largest ever caused by human mistake in the history of the United States of America, if not the largest in the entire world; already now, the volume has surpassed a quantity of more than eight times the oil spilled during the disaster of 1979 caused by the oil tanker EXXON Valdez off the coasts of Alaska.

The time is more than due, we ALL should have acted from day ONE to fight this pollution, because we ALL, not only the United States will now suffer from the consequences and impact of this largest environmental catastrophe on planet earth.

We invite everybody to join this urgent gathering!

With this event, honoring the World Oceans Day, we would like to exceptionally address the president of the United States of America, Mr. Barack OBAMA, to seek the initiation of immediate, massive and sufficient procedures, not to let any opportunity pass by and to accept the help and support of all other countries on earth. It does not matter WHO helps, all that matters is, that it HELPS!

Not only the US will suffer from the consequences of this oil disaster, but looking at the long-term effects, it will affect all of us. The polluting of the oceans in such a massive amount and degree, devastates not only the tourist industry, local businesses and thousands of others, but mainly destroys the trust and respect into politics and the manners of dealing with the oil industry.

We ask you to please join us all.

The location is the "Marienplatz" which can hold up to 5000 people, we look forward to at least 4999.

This rally shall not encourage any violence or tumults whatsoever, we insist on a peaceful gathering with creative results and enormous effects.

WE WANT OIL OFF!

website: http://www.cleanwaterhorizon.com/html/events.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123068081061401&index=1

Presented by: www.CleanWaterHorizon.com
More information: http://www.CleanWaterHorizon.com/
Contact (e-mail): Stefanie Voigt (sea@CleanWaterHorizon.com)

Germany - Welt im Wandel - Die globale Krise der Biodiversität
Bochum, Germany (June 8th, 2010)

08.06.2010

19:00 Uhr Wissenschaftlicher Vortrag,
20:00 Uhr Filmvorstellung "Unsere Ozeane",
22:00 Diskussion
Titel: Welt im Wandel - Die globale Krise der Biodiversität" Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Ralph Tollrian

Beschreibung: Die Vereinten Nationen haben 2010 zum Jahr der Biodiversität erklärt, um weltweit auf lebenswichtige Ökosysteme sowie vom Aussterben bedrohte Tier- und Pflanzenarten aufmerksam zu machen. Aus diesem Anlass präsentiert der Studienkreis Film in Kooperation mit Prof. Dr. Ralph Tollrian, dem Leiter des Lehrstuhls für Evolutionsökologie und Biodiversität der Tiere an der Fakultät für Biologie und Biotechnologie, den Dokumentationsfilm "UNSERE OZEANE".

Presented by: RUB
More information: http://www.kalender.biologischevielfalt.de/veranstaltungsdetails.php?vid=1074
Contact (e-mail): Ralph Tollrian (tollrian@rub.de)

Ireland - World Ocean Day Celebrations at Atlantaquaria
Galway, Ireland (May 30th, 2010)

Family fun day with lots of activities, arts, and crafts including:

Bjorn the Polar Bear
Dr Seuss Storytime
Ecologist Dale Tredwell
Underwater Film Maker Vincent Hyland
Underwater Diving Displays
Arts & Crafts
Facepainting
The Real Map of Ireland Display
Mad Marine Science
Environmental Change Institute Display
Big Bay Beach Clean Sunday 16th May incorporating 7 stretches of coastal area.

And much more.

Presented by: National Aquarium of Ireland
More information: http://nationalaquarium.ie/
Contact (e-mail): Colette Lavin (colette.lavin@nationalaquarium.ie)

Ireland - Benone Strand - Green Coast, Clean Coast
Limavady, Ireland (June 8th, 2010)

Promotion of Causeway Heritage Trust's Green Coast, Clean Coast campaign including beach clean up, poster competition and interpretation of marine life on Benone Strand with local primary schools.

Presented by: Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage
More information: http://www.ccght.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sarah Irwin (sarah@ccght.org)

Italy - Progetto S.E.P.I.A.
Ustica, Palermo, Italia (August 1-31, 2009)

Italy - S.E.P.I.A. USTICA 2010 Ustica, Palermo, Italia (July 23 - August 29, 2010)

La sensibilizzazione del maggior numero possibile di persone sulle tematiche ambientali, quali la conoscenza della biodiversité, la gestione sostenibile delle risorse, la scoperta degli ambienti marini e l'importanza della loro conservazione sta alla base della politica ambientale che l'Area Marina Protetta (AMP) "Isola di Ustica" da anni promuove. La Capitaneria di Porto di Palermo, ente gestore della AMP in collaborazione con la Wilderness studi ambientali anche quest'anno dalla fine di luglio alla fine di agosto realizzeré l'attivité di snorkeling guidato. I visitatori, previa iscrizione, partecipano a percorsi di snorkeling svolti nella zona A di Cala Sidoti. Mediante l’utilizzo di una apparecchiatura audio, gli utenti in superficie, ascoltano la guida in immersione che, dotata di una maschera granfacciale, descrive dettagliatamente l’ambiente e gli organismi che si incontrano di volta in volta.

Presented by: Marine Protected Area "Ustica Island"
More information: http://www.ampustica.it/
Contact (e-mail): Bruno Zava (www.wildernessbz.com . wildernessbz@hotmail.com)

Presented by: Marine Protected Area "Ustica Island"
More information: http://www.ampustica.it/
Contact (e-mail): Bruno Zava (wildernessbz@hotmail.com)

Italy - I Mari di Napoli
Napoli - Italy (June 8th, 2010)

It recently completed the educational project "I Mari di Napoli", directed by CSIGaiola Onlus, in cooperation with the managing body of Gaiola Underwater Park and the Ministry of Environment.

Arriving at the fourth edition, the project aims to drive new generations to rediscover a world, marine environment, which is ubiquitous in life and history of a seaside town like Naples, but it is too often ignored and completely unknown. For young people involved in this journey since January of environmental education, CSI Gaiola Onlus held June 8 workshops on the marine ecosystem with microscopic observations and excursions by boat, glass bottom of Gaiola Underwater Park to admire the ruins of ancient Rome, now a habitat for many marine organisms. At the end of the day, all supporters of the sea, will be awarded certificates for "Small Sea defenders of Naples.

Presented by: C.S.I. Gaiola onlus
More information: http://www.gaiola.org/
Contact (e-mail): Maurizio Simeone (info@gaiola.org)

Italy - Sapore di mare: menù eco-nomici
Baia - Bacoli - Napoli - ITALY (June 8th, 2010)

During the 8th of June, the Underwater park of Baia sponsors a sustainable seafood event and invite local young chefs to give demonstrations and food tastings.

The students can present to five chef jury their menu based on local species fish.

Presented by: Baia Underwater Park - marine protected area
More information: http://www.areamarinaprotettabaia.it/
Contact (e-mail): Giovanna Ayr (amp.baia.gaiola@alice.it)

Italy - Photographic Exhibition: Mediterraneo, Oceano d’ Europa
Bibione (Venezia) (June 4th - July 31st, 2010)

The International festival of Underwater picture- italian Embassy- Onlus celebrates World Ocean Day by exposing a photographic exhibition in Bibione.

More than 40 works by professionals and simple lovers of the sea are on display from June 4, 2010 to 31 July 2010 in the room of the municipality of Bibione in San Michele in Tagliamento.

The exhibition is devoted to biodiversity and is divided into two sections: "Images Underwater" and "Mediterranean landscapes and portraits". The exhibition includes a selection of the best photos in the various editions of the International Festival of under water. Faces, crafts, landscapes, interiors, details, marine and other scenarios, but somehow connected to the sea, echoing feelings, instill culture and raise awareness on Sea.

Besides the shows, debates and presentations of important scientific projects aimed specifically at young people as "A passport to the sea." The project represents a unique opportunity during which students participate in "virtual dives" to explore waters and sunken treasures kept in the oceans of the world and in the Marine Protected Areas.

Presented by: International festival of Underwater picture
More information: http://www.pelagosarea.eu/
Contact (e-mail): (communication@pelagosarea.eu)

Italy - Photographic Exhibition Mediterraneo Oceano d’ Europa
Bibione (Venice) Italy (June 4th-5th, 2010)

The International festival of Underwater picture- italian Embassy- Onlus celebrates World Ocean Day by exposing a photographic exhibition in Bibione. More than 40 works by professionals and simple lovers of the sea are on display from June 4, 2010 to 31 July 2010 in the room of the municipality of Bibione in San Michele in Tagliamento.

The exhibition is devoted to biodiversity and is divided into two sections: "Images Underwater" and "Mediterranean landscapes and portraits”. The exhibition includes a selection of the best photos in the various editions of the International Festival of under water. Faces, crafts, landscapes, interiors, details, marine and other scenarios, but somehow connected to the sea, echoing feelings, instill culture and raise awareness on Sea.

Besides the shows, debates and presentations of important scientific projects aimed specifically at young people as "A passport to the sea." The project represents a unique opportunity during which students participate in "virtual dives" to explore waters and sunken treasures kept in the oceans of the world and in the Marine Protected Areas.

Presented by: MAR - Pelagos
More information: http://www.pelagosarea.eu
Contact (e-mail): Massimo Castellano (communication@pelagosarea.eu)

Italy - Respect the Sea and Ocean
Candiolo, Turin, Italy (June 15th, 2010)

The Pro Loco of Candiolo (Turin,Italy) in collaboration with "Diffusione Scientifica Creativa", on the occasion of World Oceans Day presents a conference focused on sustainable seafood consumption.

Indeed, although the decline in the food resources offered to us by our seas and oceans is a topic that affects our daily life, it is often underestimated and is rarely discussed in detail.

We will discover together the relationships between ichthyic resources and the consumer, highlight the critical points and look at some feasible solutions.

Your choice make a difference.

Presented by: Diffusione Scientifica Creativa
More information: http://www.diffusionescientificacreativa.it/
Contact (e-mail): (info@diffusionescientificacreativa.it)

Malta - World Oceans Day Screening of A Sea Change
Gzira, Malta (June 5th, 2010)

On the occasion of World Oceans Day (8th June) and World Environment Day (5th June), the International Ocean Institute HQ and Institute of Earth Systems at the University of Malta are organizing a screening of the award-winning documentary "A Sea Change: Imagine a world without fish". The event is open to the public. Saturday 5th June at 7.00pm, at Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University of Malta Screening to be followed by a panel discussion. Free Entrance but please email ioihq@ioihq.org.mt to confirm attendance.

Presented by: International Ocean Institute
More information: http://www.ioinst.org/
Contact (e-mail): Antonella Vassallo (ioihq@ioihq.org.mt)

Malta - Viewing of a Film: "A Sea Change" followed by Panel Discussion
Malta - Europe (June 5th, 2010)

On the occasion of World Oceans Day and World Environment Day the International Ocean Institute HQ, Malta and the Institute of Earth Systems (University of Malta) would like to invite the public for a showing of the award-winning film on climate change and ocean acidification.

"A Sea Change: imagine a world without fish" Date: 5th June 2010
Time: 19:00 hrs
Venue: Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University of Malta, Msida - Malta
Running Time: 85mins; followed by a discussion moderated by a panel of experts

Free Entrance

Event to be held in Malta, Europe. For Further info: http://www.ioinst.org/

Presented by: International Ocean Institute HQ
More information: http://www.ioinst.org/
Contact (e-mail): Antonella Vassallo (ioihq@ioihq.org.mt)

Malta - World Oceans Day message by BICREF
Malta (June 8th - September 30th, 2010)

Issue press releases and awareness of the documentary Waves of Life that has been produced by BICREF and has won the award of merit by the International Accolade entity for feature documentary on the importance of our seas and the need to avoid loss of biodiversity through loss of genetic diversity, populations and stocks, species and degraded ecosystems. Each Year for the past number of years BICREF has been active in promoting this day and its importance for through out the year through conservation work. It has run seminars, exhibitions, features and produced documentaries such as Waves of Life which promote marine conservation and the 2010 target.

Presented by: The Biological Conservation Research Foundation
More information: http://www.bicref.org/
Contact (e-mail): Joseph Vella (bicref@gmail.com)

Netherlands - World Ocean Day Rotterdam
Rotterdam, the Netherlands (June 6th, 2010)

A symposium will be held on Sunday 6 June at the Oceanium in Rotterdam Zoo. During the symposium a diverse range of conservation organisations will present their work and hold debates with the audience about ways and means of protecting the oceans. Parallel programmes will be run for the public and for the media and policy makers. The programme includes a film screening, a book presentation, panel discussions.

See http://www.worldoceanday.nl/ for more details.

Presented by: World Oceans Day Rotterdam
More information: http://http://www.worldoceanday.nl/
Contact (e-mail): (info@mare-nostrum.nl)

Netherlands - Wild Wonders of Europe
Lange Viyverberg, The Hague, The Netherlands (May 27th - August 30th, 2010)

Wild Wonders of Europe is the World's largest nature photography based conservation project and showcases Europe's unseen, unexpected & unforgettable wildlife & landscapes.

The message: to celebrate the Joy of Wildness, the wildlife comeback & that nature conservation works, whilst highlighting the values we risk losing, especially those in our Oceans!

The first of our free, open air exhibitions in The Hague 27 May - 30 Aug showcases 100 life-size images of European nature, including many, breathtaking marine pictures.

A second outdoor Exhibition will open in Prague 22 June - 22 Sept 2010

An indoor exhibition is open in Palazzo Ducale, Genova, Italy 4 - 20 June 2010

All offer free entry!

Presented by: Wild Wonders of Europe
More information: http://www.wild-wonders.com/
Contact (e-mail): Bridget Wijnberg (info@wild-wonders.com)

Northern Ireland - Antrim Coast and Glens AONB Green Coast Clean Coast Campaign!
Ballycastle beach, Northern Ireland (June 4th, 2010)

On Friday 4th June, the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust are hosting their Green Coast Clean Coast campaign within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They are organising a beach clean with children from a local Ballycastle school, with talks from CCGHT's AONB Officer, Rachel Bain, about the importance of keeping our ocean's clean and tidy.

Presented by: Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust
More information: http://www.ccght.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sarah Irwin (sarah@ccght.org)

Norway - World Oceans Day Competition
Norway (June 8th - July 1st, 2010)

To help increase interest about the sea and oceans and bring awareness about environmental issues, we have made a blog at http://www.marinbiologene.blogspot.com/.

To mark World Oceans Day 2010, we have arranged a competition to challenge our readers. The readers can send us a any kinds of questions about the Ocean and the best question will be rewarded. All the questions will be answered as best we can. The blog is starting point for our main project: a website about Norwegian marine biology for everyone who share our love for the ocean!

Presented by: www.marinbiologene.no
More information: http://www.marinbiologene.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Marianne Olsen (info@marinbiologene.no)

Portugal - Mergulhando no Oceano
Porto, Portugal (June 8th, 2010)

Evento a ser realizado na celebração do dia dos Oceanos, caso a comunidade de mergulho pretenda fazer parte desta iniciativa com a ADNG DIVING. A contribuição, voluntariado é a essência do projecto. Event celebrating the WWDay where we will strive for gathering the Diving Community to contribute, participate and volunteer to a great celabration giving during 1 day something back to what the Oceans give us every day of our lives.

Presented by: ADNG Diving
More information: http://www.adngdiving.com/
Contact (e-mail): Artur Lagoá Lagoá (artur@adngdiving.com)

Portugal - Comemoration of WOD
Tavira, Algarve, Portugal (June 8th, 2010)

The Basic School, D. Paio Peres Correia, in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal has organized a World Oceans Day full of different activities. The students (14-15 years old) are preparing to present group work: One group is working on a commemoration day — making a puzzle to be done as a game with images, questions and answers. Another of the groups are supporting ocean learning for a student with special education needs.

Presented by: 9th year public school arts teacher
More information: #none
Contact (e-mail): Isabel Macieira (imacieira@sapo.pt)

Scotland - Ocean Hunters
Macduff Marine Aquarium (06/06/10 - 06/06/10)

Visit Macduff Marine Aquarium for a fun-filled day to celebrate the World Oceans Day on the shores of the Moray Firth. There will be a cod survival challenge, an appearance of the Macduff monster, a sea hunter (sock puppet) competition, rock pool rambles, music, food and much more.

Presented by: Macduff Marine Aquarium
More information: http://macduff-aquarium.org.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Sandra Bisset (sandra.bisset@aberdeenshire.gov.uk)

Scotland - World Oceans Day Celebration, Rockcliffe
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (June 6th, 2010)

A great, free, family, fun day out on the beach at Rockcliffe. Come and join us for a fantastic range of marine-themed activities including walks and talks, learn about the marine environmnent and get active on the beach with guided walks, games, and a great range of fun things to do for all the family. See our web site for more information

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

Scotland - World Ocean Day Celebration, Port William
Port William, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (June 13th, 2010)

A great, free, family fun day on the beach at Port William, Dumfries and Galloway. Come and join us for a day of marine-themed activities including walks, talks and beach activities. Everyone welcome! See our web site for more information.

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

Scotland - Beach Clean, Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway (May 6th - December 6th, 2010)

Come along and help to make the beaches of Dumfries and Galloway clean and safe for wildlife and humans alike. Beach cleans will be carried out across the region 5.6.10 - 12.6.10 and is part of our WOW 2010 activities. Please see our web site for more information

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

Spain - Drawing and painting contest
Tarifa, Cádiz, Andalucía, España (Month of June, 2010)

Schoolchildren of Tarifa (Spain) will draw and paint about the ocean, the winners or depending on the number, all of the participants, will get the chance to watch whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Presented by: firmm
More information: http://www.firmm.org/
Contact (e-mail): Katharina Heyer (katharina@firmm.org)

Spain - Día mundial del Océano — Cabo Trafalgar
Cape Trafalgar, Cádiz, Spain (June 5th, 2010)

Sábado, 5 de junio, de las 11.00 à la 1.00 hora nos encontraremos para una limpieza de playa y informaciones sobre el mar

punto de encuentro: En frente del Bar Las Dunas, en Los Caños de Meca, à las 11.00h

terminaremos: En el mismo sitio, à la 1.00h/1.30h

eso lo hacémos
cada primer Sábado del mes!

Adémas, el 5 de junio, concurso para los niños: los que recogen un máximo de peso de basura (principalmente plásticos), pueden ganar cosas preciosas!

excursiones en el mar para  ver delfines y ballenas, de Tarifa  (los datos no son fijos ya), con descuento para el adulto acompañando.
lecciones de equitación con  caballos en la playa de Zahora
A tomar: guantes (algodón), bolsas de plástico, protección solar (gafas, loción, sombrero), bebida para su misma, camera para tomar fotos (si quieres)

Podemos continuar juntos para hacer este evento grande!

On June 5th we will meet at Cape Trafalgar for:

a short briefing
a 2-3 hour beach cleanup, followed by
some information about oceans
Children are invited to join a contest: who finds most trash (according to their own weight) can win:

whale watching tours by boat from Tarifa
horse back riding lessons on the beach
We are looking forward for many to join to make this event really big!

These beach cleanups are done every first Saturday of each month - same time and place.

Contact: Colette, Tel. 630 60 56 62
info@orca-one.org
www.orca-one.org

Presented by: O.R.C.A.
More information: http://www.orca-one.org/
Contact (e-mail): Colette Bastin (info@orca-one.org )

Spain - Jornada de puertas abierta en el Aula de Natura del Zoo Marí de Barcelona
Barcelona, España (June 8th, 2010)

Litoral Consult participará con la promoción de una de las actividades de este programa: Contribución del nuevo modelo zoológico del Zoo de Barcelona a la preservación de la biodiversidad marina, que se realizará el jueves día 8 de junio en el Aula de Natura del Zoo Marino, en una Jornada de Puertas Abiertas en la que se explicará cómo contribuirá el nuevo zoológico en la preservación de especies marinas y a la concienciación del respeto hacia los océanos.

En esta actividad, se explicará como el futuro Zoo Marino de Barcelona juega un papel clave en el desarrollo de una nueva apuesta por la conservación ambiental de los océanos a partir de la divulgación e investigación. De hecho, éste representa un nuevo modelo de zoológico enfocado a la investigación aplicable a la preservación de los hábitats marinos y las especies amenazadas, a la sensibilización sobre la pérdida de biodiversidad y a la implicación en programas de conservación y de reintroducción de especies.

Presented by: Litoral Consult
More information: http://www.litoralconsult.com/
Contact (e-mail): Roger Parés (roger@litoralconsult.com)

Spain - La Fiesta Del Mar
Badalona, Spain (June 6th, 2010)

La Festa del Mar: es una actividad lúdico-sensibilizadora que quiere fortalecer los vínculos de Badalona y de sus ciudadanos con su playa y su mar. Estos vínculos provienen de diferentes aspectos: deportivos, naturalistas, de gestión de la playa, de actividad económica, museística, científica, histórica, lúdica, sensibilizadora, de tradiciones y leyendas,... En la Festa del mar tienen cabida todas aquellas actividades que muestren la relación tan estrecha entre la ciudad y su mar.

OBJETIVOS:

Dar a conocer los valores naturales de la playa de Badalona
Ser un espacio de difusión de las entidades y asociaciones, principalmente de Badalona, que tienen relación con el mar
Participar en la celebración del día mundial de los mares i océanos
Potenciar las actividades respetuosas con el medio ambiente en la playa de Badalona
Dar a conocer el pasado de la playa de Badalona y su tradición marinera
Informar sobre la gestión que se lleva a cabo de la playa de Badalona y de los servicios de que dispone
Explicar el uso científico de la playa de Badalona: el Pont del Petroli
Dar a conocer los servicios que ofrece la Escola del Mar de Badalona

Participar en la celebración del año internacional de biodiversidad

Organiza: Ajuntament Badalona

Con la colaboración de: Agència Catalana de l’Aigua, Associació a tot Drap de Sant Pol de mar, Associació d’Armadors d’Arts Menors de Catalunya (ADAMEC), Associació “El Mamelló” de Pineda de Mar, Associació Mira Mira, Club Natació Badalona, Club Nàutic Betulo, Club Rem Badalona, Confraria de Pescadors de Badalona, Consorci El Far, Diputació de Barcelona, , Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC), Mancomunitat de Municipis de l’Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona, Marina Badalona S.A., Museu de la Pesca. Palamós, Pro-activa, Societat d’Activitats Subaquàtiques de Badalona, Submón i Voluntaris Badalona

Presented by: Ajuntament de Badalona
More information: http://www.badalona.cat/aj-badalona/ca/ajuntament/ajuntament-informa/noticies/noticia.html?html=19328.html
Contact (e-mail): Gregori Muñoz-Ramos (gmunozramos@badalona.cat)

Spain - Ocean of Plastic
Cornella de llobregot, Barcelona, Spain (June 7th-9th, 2010)

Working with American artist and environmentalist, Dianna Cohen, the Benjamin Franklin International School Elementary students have created a project out of plastic bags. This remarkable piece will be on display at the Museu Agbar de Les Aigues (www.museuagbar.com) from June 7th to 9th with an opening reception Tuesday, June 8th at 4:30 to 7:00pm. Come and celebrate this exciting event with your children and friends!

Presented by: Plastic Pollution Coalition
More information: http://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/
Contact (e-mail): DIanna Cohen (diannaplasticpollutioncoalition.org)

Spain - ¡Los Piratas limpian la playa!
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canarias, España (June 8th, 2010)

Un grupo de alumnos y alumnas de 5º de Primaria, del CEIP Tomás de Iriarte, del Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, leerán un cuento sobre el mar y la basura; repartirán marcalibros y pegatinas a otros alumnos del colegio; realizarán una pancarta; colocarán murales explicativos sobre el Día de los Océanos y realizarán una limpieza en una playa de su localidad.

Presented by: Colegio P. Tomas De Iriarte
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): ACOSTA PEÑA JOSÉ DOMINGO (j.dgoacosta@gmail.com)

Spain - JORNADA DE ACCIÓN LITORAL: LA MAR DE VIDA Jornada de ACCIÓN LITORAL: La Mar de Vida
Punta Umbría (Huelva, ESPAÑA) (June 11-12, 2010)

OBJETIVOS

El objetivo de esta Jornada de Acción Litoral es dar a conocer la biodiversidad de nuestro océano Atlántico, a través del descubrimiento de las especies animales que habitan o visitan comúnmente nuestra Costa (Costa de la Luz de Huelva -España-), y producir un acercamiento entre dichas especies y los habitantes, veraneantes y turistas de Punta Umbría (Huelva, ESPAÑA), haciendo un especial hincapié en los mamíferos y tortugas marinas y sus problemas de conservación, haciendo participes a todas las personas de la conservación de la biodiversidad marina.

PROGRAMA DE LAS ACCIONES

-> Viernes, 11 de Junio de 2010, de 18:00 a 20:00 horas. Casa de la Juventud. Avda. de Andalucía, s/n. Casa de la Juventud:
+ Video-forum: documental por determinar (temática: biodiversidad de nuestros océanos).

-> Sábado, 12 de Junio de 2010, de 11:00 a 13:00 horas. Playa Urbana de Punta Umbría, Plaza del Cantábrico (frente al Albergue Juvenil):
+ Simulacro de varamiento de un delfín.
+ Exposición fotográfica: La Mar de Vida.

Presented by: Asociación de Medioambiente Puntatlantis
More information: http://nuestronombre.es/puntatlantis/
Contact (e-mail): Daniel Bravo Feria (puntatlantis@gmail.com)

Wales - World Oceans Day Celebration
New Quay, West Wales (June 6th, 2010)

Its World Oceans Day on Tuesday June 8th, to celebrate we've organised a day of fun filled activities in New Quay, West Wales.

10am - Coast & Countryside walk with Ceredigion Council guides, leaves from the Boat House. £3 Adults, £2 concessions, children free

12pm - Sand Sculptures & Blue Whale challenge (free), New Quay Beach

1pm - Dolphin Spotting & Activities (free), end of New Quay Pier

Join us aboard Ermol V - 2 hour boat trip for fun ocean themed activities. Check out New Quay Boat Tours booking office in town or www.newquayboattrips.co.uk for more info

The Sea Watch Foundation Team hopes to see you there!

Presented by: Sea Watch Foundation
More information: http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Gemma Venerusa (gemma.veneruso@seawatchfoundation.org.uk)

NORTH AMERICA and the CARRIBEAN

Belize - Belize World Oceans Day Celebration 2010
Belize City, Belize (June 4th - 8th, 2010)

The Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute (CZMAI), in collaboration with Healthy Reefs Initiative (HRI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), will be hosting the observance of World Oceans Day 2010 in Belize. The celebration kicks off on Saturday June 5th with a host of marine-related activities during a one-day trip to Goff's Caye Special Management Area. Activities will include brief educational talks, a swimming race, parrotfish & lionfish count, guided snorkel tours, coral bleaching watch and sand sculpture contest. It is anticpated that 100+ students at the junior college level will attend, in addition to other key marine conservation organizations. The main objective of this event is to foster appreciation for Belize's marine environment, through marine recreational activities, for students who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to visit the island or the marine environment for that matter.

On the official World Oceans Day, CZMAI and HRI will be hosting an Open House for elementary students, the main objective of which is to increase students' awareness about marine conservation efforts in the country. The day will culminate in the announcement of the winners of a World Oceans Day 2010 Poster Competition. (*Judging will take place on Friday June 4th).

It is expected that the local media houses will provide coverage for both events.

Presented by: Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute
More information: http://www.coastalzonebelize.org/
Contact (e-mail): Chantalle Clarke (coastalplanner.czmai@gmail.com)

Bermuda - 1st Annual World Oceans Day Festival
Hamilton, Bermuda (June 5th-8th, 2010)

Please join us for fun and educational movies and activities. We will be offering free admission for people 16 and under with a regular priced adult admission.

Presented by: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
More information: http://www.buei.org/
Contact (e-mail): Kate Ross (buei.membership@fil.com)

Canada - Walk to the Beat
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (June 8th, 2010)

A contemplative walk through the Eagle Feather labyrinth accompanied by the echoing sound of handheld drums.

Presented by: W.I.S.H. Studio
More information: http://web.me.com/wishstudio/
Contact (e-mail): Sherri Bohn (sbohn@telusplanet.net)

Canada - Oceans Day in the Park
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada (June 6th, 2010)

Seashore beach walk and tidal pool exploration; Ocean Food webs; seal pup information session; Marine mural painting, beach stories, face painting, kids seaside crafts; guided kayak tours in the bay, information & display tables.

Presented by: Descanso Bay Regional Park
More information: http://www.rdn.bc.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Deborah Ferens (debferens@hotmail.com)

Canada - Hesquiaht Ocean Appreciation Day
Hotsprings Cove, British Columbia, Canada (June 10th, 2010)

Hesquiaht school children met with Raincoast Education staff and Uu-a-thluk biologist to learn about ocean diversity, to play some ocean-themed games, and check out some critters close to home. Everyone had a great time celebrating Ocean's Day!

Presented by: Uu-a-thluk (Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Fisheries)
More information: http://www.uuathluk.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Katie Beach (katie.beach@nuuchahnulth.org)

Canada - Fisheries and Oceans Canada STAFF Beach Cleanup - Nanaimo BC, Canada
Nanaimo, BC, Canada (June 8th, 2010)

Staff working for Fisheries and Oceans Canada will gather at a local beach to help make a difference on this important day by removing garbage and debris from the shore. Public will be encouraged to join in.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/index-eng.htm
Contact (e-mail): Christy Wilson (Christy.L.Wilson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - Celebrating the Ocean Environment
Sidney, BC, Canada (June 16-17, 2010)

Two days of free public-oriented talks by eminent scientists on global climate change, the state of contaminants in the Strait of Georgia, chart making and surveying on the BC coast, Arctic endeavours, regional earthquakes, sea floor and sub-sea floor studies, and more.

Advance registration preferred — space limited to 100 persons.

Presented by: Institute of Ocean Sciences
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Terry Curran (terry.curran@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - Biologist Guided Boat Tour
Tofino, BC, Canada (June 8th, 2010)

June 8th is World Oceans Day! Join marine biologist and environmental educator Josie Osborne for a very special 2.5 hour boat trip to learn more about the world's oceans and their vital importance to our planet's health. You'll learn about the ways that oceans contribute to human societies, as well as some of the challenges that our world's oceans are facing. You'll return to the dock feeling with a new appreciation for the ocean and the rich and diverse life it supports, and you'll feel inspired and hopeful! A portion of the proceeds from this trip will be donated to the Raincoast Education Society, a Tofino-based environmental education non-profit society.

Presented by: OCEAN OUTFITTERS Tofino Adventure Tours
More information: http://oceanoutfitters.bc.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Ocean Simone Giesbrecht (oceanoutfitters@telus.net)

Canada - WOW — World Oceans Week Festival at the Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC, Canada ()

Enjoy live concerts, face painting, fabulous food and more — plus wear blue during the festival (June 5-13, 2010) and receive 10% off general admission. Learn about the challenges people face in connecting with our oceans by participating in the Shoreline Scavenger Hunt or learn about and sample delicious ocean safe salmon at the Ocean Wise Salmon Sizzler BBQ. See the website for more great events!

For more information: http://www.visitvanaqua.org/events/world-oceans-week

Presented by: Vancouver Aquarium
More information: http://www.vanaqua.org/
Contact (e-mail): ()

Canada - Oceans Day Festival Society Aerial Art Event
Victoria, BC Canada (June 8th, 2010)

Over 1,000 children will form the image of a Marbled Murrelet, a threatened west coast sea bird.

Presented by: Oceans Day Festival Society
More information: URL To Be Provided Soon
Contact (e-mail): Esther Callo (ecallo@shaw.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day Celebration
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (06/06/10 - 06/06/10)

For the third year in a row, the Gorge Waterway Discovery Centre in Victoria, BC along with the Township of Esquimalt will be promoting World Oceans Day and hosting a day of educational activities to raise awareness. We will celebrate the event on Sunday, June 6 in Esquimalt Gorge (Kinsmen) Park from 1-3pm. Activities include canoe trips, interpretive walks, face painting, crafts, bird surveys and water monitoring, a look at pollution with our local watershed model, and more. Local organizations will join us with educational displays, and refreshments will be provided. The Gorge Waterway Discovery Centre offers an up-close look at some local marine animals, and a variety of activities, and will be open from 11-4. There will be locally-made ocean-themed artwork for sale, and admission to the Gorge Waterway is by donation. All proceeds go toward environmental education programs.

Presented by: Gorge Waterway Discovery Centre
More information: http://www.worldfish.org/gwdc.htm
Contact (e-mail): Lia Chalifour (education@worldfish.org)

Canada - Campbell River's Oceans Day 2010 Festival
621 Island Highway, Campbell River, British Columbia (June 5th, 2010)

Campbell River's Oceans Day 2010 Festival welcomes all people connected to our oceans in a positive spirit of celebration and information sharing. Listen to music, breath the ocean air, enjoy the stunning view at a festival with a unique Campbell River flair. This is a free admission family event offering activities for all ages and tastes. Meet the creatures from the ocean floor in the live "touch tanks", visit a Coast Guard vessel or DFO Conservation Boat and truck, enjoy the Quinsam Fish hatchery activities, find out the latest in local conservation from creek stewards and Greenways Land Trust, explore life on a nearby beach with a naturalist, learn about salmon farming and the Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences. Take the free shuttle bus to the Campbell River Museum, which also participates in this event. Family activities include Bouncerama, face painting, aiming at the dunk tank or free fishing at the Discovery Pier, free admission to the Maritime Heritage Center.. Buy raffle tickets ($2.00 each) for a one in 500 chance to win whale watching trip for two and other prizes.

Presented by: Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre
More information: http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/oceans-day-2010
Contact (e-mail): Luisa Richardson (Lu_rich@shaw.ca)

Canada - Oceans Day
Waterfront behind the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (June 8th, 2010)

Come celebrate Oceans Day as the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Bedford Institute of Oceanography present a day of free displays and programming. Join Museum staff, with guests Bruce MacGowan and Tammie Doyle of the Bedford Institute aboard the retired hydrographic survey vessel CSS Acadia for a series of demonstrations and talks about the history of hydrography and its future. Displays from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and a touch tank will be available on the Museum wharves. Programming aboard ship and on the wharves is weather dependent, but in the event of rain activities will continue inside the museum . Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 - 4:00

Presented by: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
More information: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mmanew/en/home/whattoseedo/events/default.aspx?ec=bW9kZT0zJmV2ZW50PTE1OTMyJmRldD1KdW5lIDgsIDIwMTA_
Contact (e-mail): Richard MacMichael (macmicrs@gov.ns.ca)

Canada - Gulf and Ocean Day
Cheticamp, N.S., Canada (June 8th, 2010)

Discovery Centre: hands on activities with live organisms, beach clean ups, whale watching and more

Presented by: GAMS
More information: http://cmag_gams.org/
Contact (e-mail): Gretchen Hull (gams@cbreton.net)

Canada - Sixth annual Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture
Room 105, Weldon Law Building, Dalhousie University 6061 University Avenue, Halifax (June 8th, 2010)

The International Ocean Institute will be holding its sixth annual Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture at 7.00 p.m.on Tuesday 8th June to commemorate and celebrate the life and work of the late Professor Mann Borgese. Dr Susan Lieberman, Director, International Policy, the Pew Environment Group, Washington will be speaking on Science versus Politics: Tales from CITES. All are welcome at this Oceans Day public lecture and reception.

Presented by: The International Ocean Institute
More information: http://internationaloceaninstitute.dal.ca/emb-lecture.htm
Contact (e-mail): (ioi@dal.ca)

Canada - Maitland River Water Walk
Harriston to Goderich, Ontario, Canada (June 9th - 25th, 2010)

We are preparing for a 270 km walk so that we may listen to the Maitland River, and learn as much as we can about what it is that the water needs.

The water is probably the biggest inspiration that we have right now. The state of the water of the world is in trouble, and the first step for us is to learn whatever we can about the struggles and successes of the Maitland River.

The Maitland River is what creates and sustains our community. We are taking 17 days to connect with the water that we carry within us. We begin June 9th, 2010, and finish on June 25th, 2010

Presented by: Heidi Burrowes and Friends
More information: http://www.thedancingpelvis.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Heidi Burrowes (heidibearca@yahoo.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day Celebration
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (June 12th, 2010)

Family Celebration on Parliament Hill, Saturday June 12th - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Games, art, face painting, guest speakers, and an interactive conservation learning experience!

Presented by: World Oceans Day Canada
More information: http://www.worldoceansday.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Stephen Freitag (stephen@worldoceansday.ca)

Canada - Commons Group gathering to mark World Oceans Day on Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (June 8th, 2010)

The Commons Group, begun in 1992 to discuss the ethical dimensions of the global commons, convenes a meeting on Parliament Hill to learn about the health of the global ocean. Includes scientists talking about their findings. By invitation only.

Presented by: The Commons Group
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Alanna Mitchell (alanna_mitchell@mac.com)

Canada - Film Screening: The End of the Line
Ottawa, ON, Canada (June 4th, 2010)

FREE PUBLIC EVENT!

Film Screening of award winning film, The End of the Line, Wednesday, 2 June 2010 at 4 PM.

Held at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Desmarais Building, Room 4140.

Hosted by the Ocean Management Research Network and Greenpeace Ottawa/Gatineau. Event will include reception and post-screening discussion.

Presented by: Ocean Management Research Network
More information: http://www.omrn-rrgo.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Kaitlin (fahey@telfer.uottawa.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day Ottawa on the Hill
Ottawa, ON, Canada (June 12th, 2010)

Lets Fill The Hill for 2nd Annual UN World Oceans Day!

1st Annual Oceans Day Celebrations in Ottawa

June 12th 2010 Rally On The Hill 12:00-2:00 pm

Come on out and show your support for the new sister day to Earth Day, and our planets oceans.
WHEN: Saturday June 12th 2010: noon to 2pm
WHERE: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
WHAT: Family Rally on the Hill, with petition signing, collaborative art mural,games for kids and guest speakers!!
WHY: June 8th of every year is now officially recognized by the UN as World Oceans Day!!
WHO: Bring the whole Family for this afternoon event, with petition signing asking our government to make protection of our oceans a priority, collaborative art mural, games for kids and guest speakers!!

Contact Stephen by phone at 1.866.405.1217 or by email volunteer@worldoceansday.ca

Please visit www.worldoceansday.ca for further information.

Presented by: World Oceans Day Canada
More information: http://www.WorldOceansDay.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Stephen Freitag (Stephen@WorldOceansDay.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada (June 5th and 6th, 2010)

10am to 4pm — The Toronto Zoo is celebrating the 50th birthday of Dr. Seuss's "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." Join the Zoo along with others around the world for a creative and fun way to celebrate oceans and our connection to the sea. Come out and participate in a variety of activities and special displays that highlight the amazing diversity of life that exists within these watery worlds:

Show your creative side and draw your favourite fish or creature on our ocean mural.
Visit our touch cart featuring cool oceans artifacts and variety of aquatic exhibits to learn more about the cool creatures that call the ocean their home.
Help us find a name for name for our Clown triggerfish in the Great Barrier Reef in the Australasia Pavilion.
Catch the wave and show your support!

*Please note all events subject to change without notice.

Presented by: The Toronto Zoo
More information: http://www.torontozoo.com/specialevents/?pg=d&id=87
Contact (e-mail): Elisabeth Rowden (pbrtemp2@torontozoo.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day
Canadian Museum of Nature (June 8th, 2010)

On the occasion of World Oceans Day, on June 8, Parks Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature, in partnership with Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, invite you and your family to discover Canada's oceans and to learn about our country's rich marine heritage.

Join us at the Canadian Museum of Nature for a day filled with ocean-related activities:

Come and see our special displays about oceans and Canada's marine protected areas;
Visit the new RBC Blue Water Gallery;
Ask questions about Canada's marine protected areas and marine animals;
Touch actual artefacts from the sea;
Watch a film about the marine life in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and;
Attend a special theatre play called Daily Sea.
In Daily Sea, the audience will follow Sainte-Marie-by-the-Sea's postman as he delivers mails to residents of the village. Along his route he makes amazing discoveries about oceans and learns about the role they plan in our daily lives.

The show will be presented at the Salon of the Canadian Museum of Nature in English at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and in French at 1:00 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The daily admission fee to the museum applies, but there is no extra fee to participate in the special activities presented for World Oceans Day.

Presented by: Parks Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature
More information: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Information-Bulletin-An-invitation-to-celebrate-World-Oceans-Day-1271535.htm
Contact (e-mail): (information@pc.gc.ca.)

Canada - Journée mondiale des Océans - Québec
Quebec, Quebec, Canada (June 8th, 2010)

Pour la première fois depuis que les Nations Unies et l'UNESCO reconnaissent le 8 juin de chaque année comme étant la Journée mondiale des océans (JMO), les Québécois sont invités par Québec-Océan à participer à diverses activités vouées à la cause des océans.

Au programme:

Mobilisation populaire (partout): Québec-Océan invite les gens à porter un vêtement bleu le 8 juin, à se photographier et publier leurs photos sur Facebook ou Twitter, pour signifier leur appui à la cause des océans.

Aquarium (Québec): Un rabais de 20% sera offert à ceux et celles qui se présenteront vêtus d'un vêtement bleu en plus d'un laissez-passer pour une future visite aux étudiants qui s'y rendront avec un groupe scolaire.

Cinéma IMAX des Galeries de la Capitale, 11h00 (Québec): L'entrée pour le film «Merveilles des mers 3D» sera gratuite. La projection sera suivie d'une rencontre avec Jean-Éric Tremblay et Louis Fortier, chercheurs océanographes. Les billets sont distribués par les radios CFOM 102.9 « Souvenirs garantis » et CKOI 102.1 et l'aquarium.

Conférence grand public d'Émilien Pelletier, à l'ISMER, 19h30 (Rimouski):

Le chercheur de l'ISMER échangera avec le public sur la situation actuelle des océans et des efforts de recherche dans ce domaine, à la salle de conférence de l'ISMER, à 19h30.

Plus de détails sur http://www.facebook.com/pages/8-juin-Journee-mondiale-des-Oceans-au-Quebec/1 00358026675868?ref=ts

Presented by: Quebec-Ocean
More information: http://www.8juinQuebec.com
Contact (e-mail): David Latouche (david.latouche@gmail.com)

Costa Rica - Por las Ballenas: Moonlight Dub y DJ Dos Santos
San Jose, Costa Rica (June 2nd, 2010)

Este 2 de Junio, Vibratica te invita al Jazz Cafe de Escazu a disfrutar siempre de la mejor musica local!

Esta ocacion tendremos de invitados a Moonlight Dub Experiment y tambien a DJ Dos Santos con su proyecto Junglelist de Dub n Bass desde Mexico!

La noche sera tematica, ya que contaremos con la participación de la Coalición Costarricense por las Ballenas, una alianza de organizaciones que está luchando contra la aprobación de la caza comercial de ballenas.

Así también nos acompañará la artista Carolina Ramirez, quien tendrá una exposición de sus obras dedicadas a las ballenas y hará una pintura en vivo.

Unete a la causa!
Por las Ballenas!

Te Esperamos!

Fundación Keto

Presented by: Fundacion Keto
More information: http://www.fundacionketo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Damian Martinez (dmartinez@fundacionketo.org)

Costa Rica - Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer Trip
Costa Rica (June 10-21, 2010)

College students are heading to Costa Rica to volunteer with two leatherback sea turtle conservation projects. The students will patrol nesting beaches, release hatchlings, work in the egg hatcheries, participate in educational programs, and help clean up the beach. This trip will generate close to $5,000 for turtle conservation and local communities.

Presented by: SEE Turtles
More information: http://www.seeturtles.org/
Contact (e-mail): Brad Nahill (brad@seeturtles.org)

Costa Rica - Whale Tour — "BALLE TOUR"
San Jose, Costa Rica (June 8th, 2010)

Since the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is meeting this month in order to discuss the legalization of whaling, the Costa Rican Coalition for Whales directs its efforts this World Oceans Day to hold an activity which seeks to congratulate the position of Grupo Buenos Aires (GBA) and will show our unconditional support for the conservation of these species. We will do this through visits to different Embassies in Costa Rica in a "Whale tour" with information about whales' conservation status.

Presented by: Coalicion Costarricense por Ballenas/Keto
More information: http://www.porlasballenas.com/
Contact (e-mail): Damian Martinez (dmartinez@fundacionketo.org)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day at Pottery Barn Kids!
All US and Canada Pottery Barn Kids Stores (June 8th, 2010)

Join us at any Pottery Barn Kids store across the US and Canada for a very special Book Club meeting on Tuesday, June 8th at 11 am. We'll be celebrating World Oceans Day by reading a selection of ocean-themed books, including the Dr. Seuss classic, "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." We'll have fun activities and giveaways for kids in honor of World Oceans Day 2010. Visit our website to locate a store near you.

Presented by: Pottery Barn Kids
More information: http://www.potterybarnkids.com/
Contact (e-mail): (bbradyharris@wsgc.com)

USA - Do You Sea What I Sea?
Nome, Alaska, USA (June 5th, 2010)

Join a ranger for a guided walk on the beach at Safety Sound. Celebrate World Ocean Day and the ocean resources that are important to all life in Northwest Alaska.

Presented by: National Park Service
More information: http://www.nps.gov/bela
Contact (e-mail): Nichole Andler (bela_interpretation@nps.gov)

USA - World Oceans Day
Phoenix, AZ, U.S. (June 5th, 2010)

The Phoenix Zoo is celebrating a little early on June 5th. Join us to learn about sustainable seafood, the importance of our oceans and to find out all the ways you can celebrate World Oceans Day.

...Some very famous red and blue fish have signed up to help promote this important day.

Kids and adults can stop by to pick up their "One Fish, Two Fish" activity booklet and bookmark, make a pledge to help oceans and their favorite ocean animals or stop by the sustainable seafood chefs table to learn more on how their power as a consumer can help oceans.

Presented by: Phoenix Zoo
More information: http://www.phoenixzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Melanie Nelson Nelson (mnelson@thephxzoo.com)

USA - Plastic Bottle Art Installation
Arcata, California (June 8th, 2010)

Upcoming Marine Debris Art Installation at Arcata Elementary School

On World Oceans Day thousands of plastic bottles, hundreds of kids, and many student-made life-sized marine animals will assemble into a simulation of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on the Arcata Elementary School campus. This art installation on the school playground is intended to build awareness of the growing environmental concern of marine debris. Funded by the California Coastal Commission's Whale Tail License Plate Fund Grant Program, AES students have been learning about the environmental impact of marine debris as pollutants on our beaches and in our waterways, and the effects of plastics concentrated in the North Pacific Gyre. As part of this project, students collected plastic bottles and containers for a two-month period and strung them together in long strands. These strands of plastics will be arranged in a swirling pattern symbolizing the movement of oceanic currents that are collecting and aggregating plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Two-dimensional marine animals will be arranged among the strands to alert the viewer of the threat posed to all marine animals by plastic pollutants.

The art installation is the culminating piece of the "Seeing the Sea and Marine Debris" education program and will be assembled for one day only: Tuesday, June 8. Assembly will begin in the morning and complete by noon. The installation will be photographed from above at 1:15 p.m. with all students present at that time.

Presented by: Arcata Community Recycling Center
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Maureen McGarry (maureenmcgarry@yahoo.com)

USA - Beach trash...A Whale of a Problem!
Carlsbad, California (09-01-2009 - 06-08-2010)

First graders and their families from Jefferson Elementary School in Carlsbad, California will collect beach trash. They will recycle what can be recycled. All plastic objects will be saved. They will work with artist and environmentalist, Teresa Espaniola, to glue the plastic objects to a life-sized wall hanging collage of a gray whale.

After the whale has been unveiled and dedicated, the whale will go to Legoland in Carlsbad California. They will display it so that our message about the problem of beach trash will reach a larger audience.

Our goal is to get 1,000 people to sign a promise to pick up trash at the beach. Participants will sign a recycled 35-inch sail that donated by the friends at The Southwestern Yacht Club in Pt. Loma, California.

Presented by: Jefferson Elementary I.B. World School
More information: http://jefferson.schoolloop.com/
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Gnade (Agnade@hotmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day Party at SEA LIFE Aquarium in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA (June 5th, 2010)

SEA LIFE Aquarium, located next door to LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, will celebrate World Oceans Day and the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish on June 5 with a World Oceans Day Party from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

With the guests' help, our exploration diver will read One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish while completely underwater! The exploration diver will be using an underwater communications system where guests can speak to her through the acrylic viewing window while she reads aloud to them from inside the aquarium.

Those attending the SEA LIFE World Oceans Day festivities can let a caricature artist show what you'd look like if you were a character in your favorite Dr. Seuss book. All caricature profits will be donated to The Oceans Project. Guests also can play One Fish Two Fish, Who are You Fish and discover their fish name in silly Seussian style; create a special name tag to wear with their fish-nomer proudly; and design a birthday crown complete with their Clean Ocean Pledge to take home and continue the World Oceans Day celebration.

Presented by: SEA LIFE Aquarium
More information: http://www.sealifeus.com/
Contact (e-mail): Rebecca Berggren (rebecca.berggren@legoland.com)

USA - Rubio's Restaurants Honors World Oceans Day
Carlsbad, CA (Now through June 8th, 2010)

With our coastal Mexico and fish taco heritage, Rubio's Restaurants' passion for a healthy ocean is obvious. In honor of World Oceans Day, Rubio's is participating in one of our regularly scheduled beach cleanups and expanding our in-store recycling program. We are also introducing an eco-friendly Bottle Box Salad Bowl made 100% from recycled plastic bottles in all of our restaurants. We hope this will help prevent plastics, which makes up a large portion of marine debris, from reaching the ocean.

To learn more about Rubio's eco-friendly initiatives visit our Environment web page where we provide information about our efforts and some education about World Oceans Day.

Presented by: Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
More information: http://www.rubios.com/
Contact (e-mail): Laura Copic (lcopic@rubios.com)

USA - Celebrate World Ocean Week with San Diego's Top Chefs at the Hotel del Coronado
Coronado, CA (June 6th, 2010)

The Hotel del Coronado's chefs will be joined by some of San Diego's premier chefs — the Cooks Confab &mdash for a special Fish Confab event in celebration of sustainable seafood and World Ocean Week.

Attend the Fish! Forum at 4pm and learn about sustainable fishing, followed by an interactive cocktail reception with a giant ice table displaying fresh seafood. Complete the experience with a fabulous 4-course dinner at 1500 OCEAN created by the Confab chefs plus delicious wine pairings.

Call 619-522-8490 for reservations. Cost is $125 per person (includes wine pairings, tax and gratuity). A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Slow Food Urban San Diego.

For full details and a list of participating chefs, please visit http://www.dine1500ocean.com/events.

Presented by: Hotel del Coronado
More information: http://www.dine1500ocean.com/events
Contact (e-mail): (deldining@hoteldel.com)

USA - Special "Ocean Days 2010" - Toddler, Tales and Tunes
Encinitas, CA 92024, USA (June 8th, 2010)

The event is geared towards pre-school age children. We will have a story time from 10:00 - 10:30am and read "One Fish, Two Fish...". After that, we will let stuffed ocean animals jump up and down the parachute.

From 10:30am to noon we will offer an ocean themed collage craft.

The children will also pot a succulent plant that looks like a coral and decorate the pot with ocean themed materials.

There will be bubble play throughout the event. The event will be free with regular admissions to the Gardens or SDBGarden membership.

Presented by: San Diego Botanic Garden
More information: http://www.SDBGarden.org/
Contact (e-mail): Susanne Brueckner (sbrueckner@SDBGarden.org)

USA - Encinitas World Oceans Day Party
Encinitas, California, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join San Diego Coastkeeper for a World Oceans Day celebration at D Street Bar & Grill in Encinitas. This event will give the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the ocean, and Coastkeeper's efforts to create marine protected areas where marine life can recover and thrive. The festivities begin at 6pm and will include live music, free memberships, raffles, and more World Oceans Day fun.

Presented by: San Diego Coastkeeper
More information: http://www.sdcoastkeeper.org/
Contact (e-mail): Meagan Wylie (meagan@sdcoastkeeper.org)

USA - World Ocean Day at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
La Jolla, CA (June 8th, 2010)

Birch Aquarium at Scripps will celebrate World Ocean Day and the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish on June 8 with special activities from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the aquarium in Seussian style as you spot fish with zany names and odd shapes. Learn about fish diversity as you peer through microscopes, touch shark skin, and observe swimming fish. Watch a special World Ocean Day dive show in our two-story, 70,000-gallon kelp forest tank. A fishy scavenger hunt and story times will be held throughout the day. Included with admission.

Presented by: Birch Aquarium at Scripps
More information: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
Contact (e-mail): Jessica Crawford (jzcrawford@ucsd.edu)

USA - Surf Diva's Standup Paddle out!
La Jolla, CA, USA (June 5th, 2010)

Grab your paddleboard, surfboard, body board and join us for story time in our floating reading room in the beautiful Pacific Ocean! Surf Diva is stoked to host the local surf community for a paddle out to conduct the reading of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11:30am at La Jolla Shores. The event will be promoted on our marketing channels, including the web: www.surfdiva.com, Twitter, Facebook, and through email newsletters.

Presented by: Surf Diva Surf School & Surf Shop
More information: http://www.surfdiva.com/
Contact (e-mail): Natalie Leung (Natalie@Surfdiva.com)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Beach
Kellogg Park at La Jolla Shores, La Jolla, CA (June 6th, 2010)

Celebrate World Oceans Day in La Jolla with San Diego Coastkeeper, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Oceans Foundation and Think Blue on Sunday June 6th! Come help us to honor the ocean and our personal connection to the sea for a morning beach, kayak, and dive clean up. Have fun learning about the special creatures found in our local marine waters, how to protect them for future generations, and make a difference in your community and our global ocean with a few short hours.

Below the Surface will also be hosting a paddle out event at La Jolla Shores to raise awareness and demonstrate support for marine protected. Bring down your surfboard, Kayak, paddle board and join us for this important cause!

The World Oceans Day Celebration will take place on Sunday,June 6th from 9:00am until 12:00pm. The paddle begins at 10am.

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

USA - WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-WORLD OCEAN DAY WORKSHOP
Los Angeles, CA (June 5th, 2010)

On June 5th, 2010, Centro De Ninos will be conducting a teacher workshop that will include a large sized replica coral reef that the children will be creating together using a recycled refrigerator box and other materials.

Teachers will be taking part in a contest to design the best looking ocean themed recyclable tote and a light switch plate-that states "I WILL SAVE THE EARTH" borrowed from Kids for Saving Earth. In addition, all classrooms will focus on Dr. Seuss, "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish". Each child will receive a Dr. Seuss tote, will be read the book and the teachers lesson plans have been dedicated to Ocean Life and other animals.

Presented by: Centro De Ninos
More information: http://centrodeninosinc.com/
Contact (e-mail): Sandra Sewell (sssoledad@aol.com)

USA - My Ocean Planet
Malibu, CA, USA (June 5th, 2010)

FusionStorm Foundation is hosting its fundraiser "My Ocean Planet" on Saturday, June 5, 6:30-11pm. The fundraiser will benefit Ocean Voyages Institute/Project Kaisei and its charge to clean up the North Pacific Gyre, aka the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The event, partnered with Kitson Malibu, will be hosted in the upscale Malibu Lumber Yard, a beautiful and sustainably designed center. Guests will enjoy live musical performances, interactive entertainment, premium open bar, VIP lounge, celebrity red carpet, live auction, and a high-end raffle featuring a dream yacht vacation to exotic French Polynesia.

The North Pacific Gyre, the poster child for man-made pollution, is the world's largest trash dump with plastic trash covering thousands of square miles of open ocean. Project Kaisei will set sail on their second expedition in the summer of 2010 to continue their research and begin cleaning up the plastic pollution.

To learn more, plase visit:
www.fusionstormfoundation.org.

Presented by: FusionStorm Foundation
More information: http://www.fusionstormfoundation.org/
Contact (e-mail): Su-yin Kok (suyin@conscience-entertainment.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA (June 5th and 6th, 2010)

The festivities at the Monterey Bay Aquarium will include live musical performances, readings of Dr. Seuss's beloved book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, a family craft room where kids can decorate their own reusable lunch bag, from 12 to 4 p.m. (while supplies last) as well as a sustainable cooking demonstration special animal feeding show and information booths from ocean conservation organizations. All free with regular admission.

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

USA - Sustainable Brands '10: Collaborating To Protect Our Oceans
Monterey, CA (June 7-10, 2010)

In recognition of World Ocean's Day, June 8th, we focus on some of the issues and corresponding business response associated with the protection of one of our most critical planetary resources — our oceans.

First, Doug Woodring, Executive Director of http://www.ProjectKaisei.org will explain why although the focus is on the North Pacific Gyre, the real issue is a wake up call to the way we use materials in our daily lives, and how those impact our environment and share how he is creating a global collaborative effort with science, technology, innovation, policy and education to help bring solutions, and motivate changes in the products we use, and the way that we use them.

Next, Jim Hekkers, Managing Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium will discuss their forward progress collaborating with business on ocean's conservation initiatives, and finally, Target will speak to the broader scope of their sustainability strategy and efforts, including how they have leveraged Monterey Bay Aquarium as a resource during the process leading up to launching Target's wild-caught salmon initiative.

Presented by: Sustainable Life Media
More information: http://www.sustainablebrands10.com/
Contact (e-mail): Krys Freeman (krys@sustainablelifemedia.com)

USA - Kelp bed display in the school cafeteria
Oxnard, California, USA (June 8-14, 2010)

Elementary students will learn of sea life found in kelp beds at various levels. They will tell of ways to protect and preserve this life.

Presented by: STAR Education, Inc
More information: http://www.starinc.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sylvia Cates (ctsfam@aol.com)

USA - STAR ECO Station, Rocklin
4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin CA, USA (June 5th, 2010)

STAR ECO Station Environmental Children's Museum & Exotic Wildlife Rescue Facility will participate with fun, inspirational and educational activities to include water science experiments, water games and giant underwater mural painting plus ocean themed crafts and activities. Guest also get to tour the ECO Station exotic animal sanctuary and meet the over 100 beautiful animals in residence. Guests get to meet ELLIE, the ECO Whale! Bring your used batteries to our battery drop off box for recycling.

Presented by: STAR Education/STAR ECO Station
More information: http://www.ecostation.org/
Contact (e-mail): Kim Borum (kborum@starsacramento.org)

USA - Fish Face Painting aboard Hornblower's Harbor Cruises for World Oceans Day
San Diego, CA, USA (June 5th, 2010)

Hornblower Cruises & Events, www.hornblower.com will offer one fish two fish red fish blue fish face painting — FREE for children on Saturday, June 5th, beginning at 9:45 a.m. aboard all six of their green-themed narrated Harbor Cruises on beautiful San Diego Bay. Hornblower Captains will repeat the famous book on tape — one fish two fish red fish blue fish — at the conclusion of each bay cruise. We will distribute to our passengers the World Ocean Day message promoting "our ocean as one of our region's most iconic tourism attractions" while helping preserve it for future generations of San Diegans and visitors to enjoy.

Presented by: Hornblower Cruises & Events
More information: http://www.hornblower.com/hce/port/category/sd+adventures
Contact (e-mail): Rebecca Milkey (rmilkey@hornblower.com)

USA - Oceans of Life Package
San Diego, CA (06/01/2010 - 12/30/2010)

"Oceans of Life" Package includes:

Overnight accommodations for 2
Copy of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"
Two tickets to the Birch Aquarium
10% of package cost is donated to San Diego Oceans Foundation

Presented by: Omni San Diego Hotel
More information: http://www.omnisandiegohotel.com/
Contact (e-mail): Patsy Bock (pbock@omnihotels.com)

USA - San Diego International Airport
San Diego, CA, USA (June 8-9, 2010)

Coming through the airport in San Diego to celebrate? Visit the Information Booth in Terminal 1 or 2 and ask the friendly airport ambassadors for your free souvenir!

Presented by: San Diego International Airport
More information: http://www.san.org/
Contact (e-mail): Judy McSweeney (jmcsween@san.org)

USA - Dr. Seuss Storytime and Ride MTS "Lorax" Trolley
San Diego, California, USA (06/05/10 - 06/05/10)

Barnes and the Noble Book Store in Hazard Center in Mission Valley will hold a story time on Saturday, June 5, 2010. They'll read two Dr. Seuss books, The Lorax and One fish Two Fish. After the storytime children and parents will be invited to ride on the Metropolitlan Transit System Trolley which is covered in Dr. Seuss characters from The Lorax book. The ride will be through San Diego's Mission Valley area which parallels the San Diego River and Mission Valley preserve. An expert from the San Diego River Park Foundation will join the ride and talk about how keeping the River healthy also benefits the Pacific Ocean where the river empties.

The children will also receive Lorax Enviornmental Activity Work Books courtesty of the US Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA) and coloring books explaining the benefits of using public transportation.

Presented by: Metropolitan Transit System
More information: http://www.sdmts.com/
Contact (e-mail): Judith Leitner (judy.leitner@sdmts.com)

USA - "Wear Blue Tell Two" at Corvette Diner
San Diego, California, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join Corvette Diner for World Oceans Day and help raise awareness for ocean conservation. To show your support, simply wear blue to Corvette Diner on Tuesday, June 8th and mention the "Wear Blue Tell Two" promotion and we will donate a portion of your food and beverage sales to The Ocean Project.

Presented by: Corvette Diner & Gamers Garage
More information: http://dinersd.com/
Contact (e-mail): Beth Hoggard (beth@dinecrg.com)

USA - Celebrity Seuss Reading at Corvette Diner!
San Diego, CA, USA (June 8th, 2010)

This year World Oceans Day marks the 50th anniversary of the children's classic, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish written by San Diego's own Dr. Seuss.

On June 8th at 3pm Corvette Diner joins in on the fun with readings of the Seuss Classic by local San Diego Celebrity, Mike Castalucci from KUSI.

Join us at: Corvette Diner & Gamers Garage in Historic Liberty Station
2965 Historic Decatur Rd
San Diego, CA 92106

Presented by: Corvette Diner & Gamers Garage
More information: http://www.dinersd.com/
Contact (e-mail): Beth Hoggard (beth@dinecrg.com)

USA - The Grand World Oceans Day Celebration
San Diego, CA (June 5th, 2010)

Saturday, June 5, 2010 Noon - 1:30 pm

Join San Diego's newest resort — The Grand Del Mar — for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, as we celebrate World Oceans Day in Grand style on our sunny Aria Lawn.

Complimentary event includes:

Cookies and homemade lemonade
Children's activities and entertainment
Reading of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss
Announcement of The Grand's Family Fish Face Photo Contest winner

Presented by: The Grand Del Mar
More information: http://www.thegranddelmar.com/
Contact (e-mail): Nicky See (nsee@thegranddelmar.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at The New Children's Museum
San Diego, California (June 8th, 2010)

Join us in celebrating World Oceans Day by reading the Dr. Seuss classic One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish as well as other ocean themed children's books. Visitors can also help NCM create a massive ocean mural!

Presented by: The New Children's Museum
More information: http://thinkplaycreate.org/
Contact (e-mail): Lauren Popp (lpopp@thinkplaycreate.org)

USA - Make Waves on Mission Bay, World Oceans Day Celebration!
Mission Bay-San Diego, California (June 4-6, 2010)

Make Waves and Celebrate World Oceans Day! A special Children's cruise on The Bahia Belle June 4,5,and 6th from 4:30- 6:30 PM

Join the celebration and come aboard, for songs, entertainment and fun. Lisa Laughbaum, Child Entertainer has a pocket of Sunshine to share with all of you.

Activities and games provided by The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and the Bahia Resort Hotel.

Presented by: Bahia Belle Sternwheelers
More information: http://www.sternwheelers.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jamie Cheng (jcheng@evanshotels.com)

USA - World Ocean Restaurants
San Diego, CA (Now until the end of 2010)

In support of The Monterey Bay Aquarium and The Ocean Project, Croce's is committed to expanding a Seafood Watch restaurant program to Southern California.

Our World restaurant community has been invited to join us in our efforts to:

COMMIT to serving ocean-friendly seafood by removing all Seafood Watch red list “Avoid” items from menus.

COMMUNICATE that commitment with peers and the public so others will join us.

USE our talents to introduce new dishes demonstrating that sustainable seafood is also delicious to eat.

Presented by: World Ocean Restaurants
More information: http://www.worldoceanrestaurants.com
Contact (e-mail): Ingrid Croce (ingrid@croces.com)

USA - World Ocean's Day reading
San Diego, CA, USA (June 5th, 2010)

We will be doing a snow sculpture building contest with local artists where they will be asked to create something themed around WOD. Our polar bears will then be let into their exhibit to "judge" the winning sculpture. At 1:00 pm we will have a local celebrity and our national spokesperson reading from the Dr. Seuss book "One Fish, Two Fish" with help from our California Sea lions.

Presented by: San Diego Zoo
More information: http://sandiegozoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Christina Simmons (csimmons@sandiegozoo.org)

USA - Fish! A Week of Sustainable Seafood
San Diego, CA (May 31st - June 6th, 2010)

May 31 - June 6: Fish! Food Cooks Confab sponsors a week of Prix Fixe Sustainable Seafood menus at all their restaurants. This event is open to like-minded San Diego County dining spots, as well. Educational materials will be presented to all the guests who order from the menu.

Tuesday, June 1: Fish! Facts: Appetizer reception hosted by Andrew Spurgin of Waters Fine Catering, Cooks Confab, and San Diego Urban Slow Food. Featuring Cooks Confab chefs, guest chefs, a short lecture and showing of End of the Line, a documentary that examines the firsthand effects of the global love affair with fish as food that premiered at last year's Sundance Film Festival. The reception portion is from 6:30 to 7:30 and will be followed by the educational portion of the evening. The event will be held at Fibonacci's by Waters at Campus Pointe. All proceeds will go to Slow Food Urban San Diego. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111524.

Sunday, June 6: Fish! Forum: Cooks Confab and Passionfish present a Socratic dialogue with a variety of seafood professional and viewpoints revolving around fisheries for the future. The historic Hotel Del Coronado is hosting the intriguing forum beginning at 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 6 Fish! Reception and Dinner: Hosted by the Hotel Del Coronado's 1500 Ocean, by Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott. The event will begin immediately following the forum. A total of 150 tickets are available at $125 each and a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Slow Food San Diego. Reservations can be made by calling 619-522-8490.

Presented by: Cooks Confab
More information: http://www.cooksconfab.com/Coming_Up%21.html
Contact (e-mail): (lauren@jpublicrelations.com)

USA - Ocean Voices
San Francisco, California, USA (June 3, 2010)

California Academy of Sciences marine biologist and Ocean Revolution founder, Wallace J. Nichols is collaborating with sound artist Halsey Burgund to bring us the debut of 'Ocean Voices' on June 3, 2010.

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Artist Halsey Burgund will debut his composition at Nightlife on June 3, 2010. Showtimes are 7:30 and 8:30pm.

-What does it feel like to be in the ocean?
-How does the ocean affect you on a daily basis?
-Describe a world without oceans.

The Ocean Voices project collects responses to these and other questions posed to people around the world, in order to document the impact oceans have on daily lives.

The Ocean Voices project aims to open minds and expand awareness about the world's oceans by recording narratives from around the world and weaving them into a collective musical work.

Why: This audio-visual performance will honor World Oceans Day, and the 100th anniversary of Jacques Cousteau's birthday.

Time: June 3, 2010 — 7:30 and 8:30 pm.

Where: The Academy's weekly NightLife event, an after-hours program that combines music, cocktails, and science every Thursday night.

Who: Two of Jacques Cousteau's grandchildren — Fabien and Celine Cousteau — will speak before each performance on this important conservation work. Halsey Burgund will perform the musical piece with his group, aesthetic evidence.

A Collection of Voices

The voices are being collected via in person interviews, an interactive website (oceanvoices.org), and cell phone tours at the California Academy of Sciences. As the voices are collected, they will be consolidated in an online database, which participants will be able to access on a Google map as well as in the form of algorithmically generated audio collages.

These collages will present a user-selected group of voices in a non-linear, semi-randomized fashion that will not only give each participant a unique audio experience, but will also help them hear the thoughts of many other individuals in a musical setting.

The collages will be accessible online, which will help spread the voices around the globe.

As more voices are collected, the collages will become more and more varied.

http://www.oceanvoices.org

These recordings will act as the raw material for a related musical work – a semi-improvised, semi-composed piece by Halsey Burgund, which will debut at the California Academy of Sciences on June 3, 2010.

The voice recordings will not only act as inspiration from a content standpoint, but will be used in combination with acoustic and electronic instruments in the composition itself.

This musical performance will be staged by Burgund and his band, aesthetic evidence, in the Academy's state-of-the-art Morrison Planetarium dome. It will also include projected visuals, which will be tightly woven into the musical and vocal fabric.

Presented by: California Academy of Sciences
More information: http://www.calacademy.org/events/oceanvoices/
Contact (e-mail): Wallace J. Nichols (wallacejnichols@me.com)

USA - World Oceans Day for Sharks
San Francisco (June 5th, 2010)

Join Sea stewards for a beach clean up at Crissy Field San Francisco, to be followed by a shark party at The Sportsbasement, at Crissy Field. Music, shark films, shark heroes and a prize for the biggest bag of plastic picked up will be given.

To benefit Sea Stewards Shark Sanctuary campaign.

Presented by: Sea Stewards
More information: http://seasteward.org/
Contact (e-mail): David McGuire (seasteward@gmail.com)

USA - 17th Annual Kids’ Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup and Group Art Project
San Francisco, CA, USA (May 27th, 2010)

Five hundred elementary school students from San Francisco and Marin County on the morning of May 27 will form a giant albatross design on the sand at Ocean Beach to publicize the need to protect marine environments. The group art project, viewable from the air, will take place after a beach clean up, part of the 17th Annual Kids’ Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup. The event, honoring World Ocean Day, is being organized statewide by the California Coastal Commission and locally by The Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Presented by: California Coastal Commission and locally by The Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
More information: http://www.audublog.org/?p=3915
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Dr. Seuss is On the Loose at Aquarium of the Bay's World Oceans Day Celebration
Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco, CA, USA (06/06/10 - 06/08/10)

Don't miss the Dr. Seuss-themed and fun-filled World Oceans Day (aka the underwater version of Earth Day) celebration at Aquarium of the Bay. World Oceans Day provides a dedicated day each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. Spreading the celebration over three days, special activities will include:

Scavenger Hunts — explore the Aquarium and answer questions along the way; completed scavenger hunts will be entered into a drawing to win a Family Membership. Scavenger hunt sleuths will also receive special Dr. Seuss activity books, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved book, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
Naturalist-led animal interactions and special discussions on sharks, sea stars and more.
Tattoo trivia — test your underwater knowledge by answering questions of our naturalists, and receive commemorative Dr. Seuss, World Oceans Day temporary tattoos.
Hands-on activities, games, crafts and more for ocean lovers of all ages.

Presented by: Aquarium of the Bay
More information: http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/
Contact (e-mail): Kati Schmidt (katis@aquariumofthebay.org)

USA - World Ocean Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro, California, USA (June 5th, 2010)

San Pedro, California. - Come down to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday June 05, 2009 for World Ocean Day. This free one-day event brings together the community to celebrate the ocean and share how important it is in our lives.

Themes like conservation of our urban coastline and getting to know the precious inhabitants of our ocean can be explored in family-oriented activities like arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, animal stories, and a closer look at baby animals grown at the Aquarium.

Exhibits focus on local Southern California marine life and display the colorful and wonderful animals you can find right here off our coast. Located at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, CMA also offers an easy walk to a sandy beach, tidepools, and fishing pier for a chance to spot these animals in the wild. Don’t forget to stop by the Giftshop for ocean themed gifts and books.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro and is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Public hours are Tuesday through Friday 12 noon to 5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For further information or to receive a calendar of events, call (310) 548-7562 or visit our website at www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

Presented by: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
More information: http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Mike Schaadt (Mike.Schaadt@lacity.org)

USA - World Oceans Day Festival
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA (June 5th, 2010)

Zzzowie! Meet super hero scientists and community groups that are protecting our ocean resources. Ka-pow! Declare that the ocean plays a vital role in our lives. Slurp! Watch live feeding demonstrations of amazing aquatic animals. Ker-splash! Witness the Harbor Patrol give a fire boat display at high noon. Swoosh! Join in the fun through ocean-inspired artwork and engaging hands-on science activities. Win a free prize if you "Wear Blue and Tell Two" to help spread ocean awareness.

Presented by: Ty Warner Sea Center
More information: http://www.tixity.com/p_evn.php?e=17063&ptnid=1
Contact (e-mail): Jackie Hunt (jhunt@sbnature2.org)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Seymour Center
Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab (June 8th, 2010)

World Oceans Day

Get involved with your blue planet — visit the Seymour Center and learn about our ocean!

Opening Reception on World Oceans Day
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 5:30 - 7 PM
Sponsored by Vine Hill Winery
Hear Chris Jordan discuss his work on TED, Ideas worth spreading.

Presented by: Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab
More information: http://www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter/calendar.html
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Native Foods Cafe on June 8: Free Drink for World Oceans Day
Southern California (June 8th, 2010)

Tuesday, June 8th, is World Oceans Day! Order Surf Tacos and mention World Oceans Day and get free drink. Made with ocean friendly tempeh. www.nativefoods.com All of our locations!

Presented by: Native Foods Cafe
More information: http://nativefoods.com/
Contact (e-mail): andrea mcginty (marketing@nativefoods.com)

USA - Channel Islands Live
Ventura, CA, U.S.A. (June 5th, 2010)

A live interactive underwater video program from Anacapa Island, part of Channel Islands National Park that will be broadcast to audiences on the island and at the park's mainland visitor center.

Additionally, the program will be broadcast for passive viewing to about six selected sites, such as aquariums, along the west coast.

In conjunction with the live dive we will show related films and have speakers and ancillary activities at our mainland visitor center.

Presented by: Channel Islands National Park
More information: http://www.nps.gov/chis
Contact (e-mail): David Begun (david_begun@nps.gov)

USA - "Trash Art" provided by Kat n' Heal the Bay Beach Kleenup's
Will Roger's State Beach, California (June 8th, 2010)

An art show by Heal the Bay 'n Kat created from trash picked up on our weekly beach cleanup's.

Presented by: Heal the Bay
More information: http://SharkGirl1220
Contact (e-mail): Kathy Carrillo (carcharodon29@hotmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day Celebration
Mystic, CT, USA (June 5th, 2010)

Celebrate our ocean planet and learn simple ways you can make a difference during Mystic Aquarium's World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 5. With assistance from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and The Ocean Project, this year's celebration honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" book. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids will receive activity booklets related to the book, can participate in an ocean-themed spelling bee and will receive special prizes, such as bookmarks, pins or fake tattoos. Kids can also get their faces painted, color their very own fish crown and make an estuary in a bottle, which contains oil, water, food coloring and plastic fish to show how estuaries are formed.

Adults will learn about rain collection barrels and ways to halt the flow of pollutants to Long Island Sound during EnviroScape demonstrations. Aquarium staff will also share conservation-minded home improvement ideas and ways water can be reused and conserved. In the Marine Theater, guests can watch a special "Cat in the Hat" themed sea lion show.

WHERE: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355

COST: Free with aquarium admission: Adults $28, seniors $25, kids (ages 3 to 17) $20, free for children 2 and under

Presented by: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
More information: http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Cassandra Meyer-Ogren (cmeyer-ogren@mysticaquarium.org)

USA - World Oceans Day
Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea (June 8th, 2010)

Celebrate World Oceans Day by visiting Mystic Seaport where every day we recognize the American maritime spirit and the role of the world's oceans in human society.

World Oceans Day celebrates the world's oceans, and our connections — past, present, and future — to the oceans.

Presented by: Mystic Seaport
More information: http://www.mysticseaport.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=B0F6B353-1E4F-379B-6081D030243E6339
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Once and Future Oysters of Long Island Sound
Norwalk,. CT (June 12-13, 2010)

Learn how Norwalk, Connecticut, once the oyster capital of the world, is making a play to regain its leadership status through modern oyster farming. See how oysters are cultivated, grow, spawn and taste! Other activities make this weekend celebration fun for all ages. Readings of Seuss stories celebrate the 50th anniversary of "One Fish, Two Fish"; tour the last wind powered oyster sloop on Long Island Sound; try your hand at tonging for oysters; make some recycled fish art and try fish printing; enjoy some IMAX films celebrating the oceans; see the new "Go Fish!" exhibit with its 30,000 gallon tank teaming with the game fish of Long Island Sound; visit the Sustainable Cafe and learn how to make good seafood choices to help keep the oceans healthy and productive.

Presented by: The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
More information: http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Donna Schlegel (dschlegel@maritimeaquarium.org)

USA - GALAPAGOS film
Stonington, Connecticut (June 4th, 2010)

The Denison Pequotsepos nature Center will show the Smithsonian's film GALAPAGOS at 6PM on June 4th at Stonington High School. We have arranged the screening of this film as part of a community-wide celebration of World Oceans Day and World Environment Day. The screening will include an introduction and question and answer session with the film's executive producer, Laurence O'Reilly. The 39-minute film vividly documents an eight week expedition to the islands and surrounding waters of the Galapagos. An amazingly immersive and cinematic experience, the film delves deep into the largely unknown waters surrounding the volcanic archipelago to explore the natural wonders of a realm that is truly a living natural science laboratory. Adults $5/ Students $2

Presented by: DPNC
More information: http://www.dpnc.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jennifer Johnson (jjohnson@dpnc.org)

USA - Plan for the Worst - Expect the Best!
Boynton Beach Inlet Park, Boynton Bch FL USA (June 22nd, 2010)

Join together with Palm Beach County Florida residents to learn what you can do to help Florida's coastal communities and species prepare for the impact of the BP Oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Presented by: Equality Florida
More information: http://eqfl.org/
Contact (e-mail): Allan Hendricks (eqflpbc@yahoo.com)

USA - Week of the Ocean Festival Sea-son
Fort Lauderdale area, Florida (June 3rd, 2010)

Six weekends celebrating the majestic beauty and fragile environment of the ocean with the mission of preserving the ocean for future generations

Presented by: National Week of the Ocean, Inc.
More information: http://national-week-of-the-ocean.org/
Contact (e-mail): Cynthia Hancock (nwoto@att.net)

USA - World Oceans Day at MODS
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA (June 5th-6th, 2010)

Join the Museum of Discovery and Science June 5-6 from 12:00-4:00pm for a weekend celebration of World Oceans Day. Build a boat, help create an ocean mural, learn about Florida's water cycle and fish responsibly in Tiny Pond.

Grab a sustainable seafood guide provided by Monterey Bay Aquarium, enjoy a surfing lesson hosted by BC Surf and Sport, and learn about ocean conservation from the Broward County Surfrider Foundation and Kids Ecology Corps.

Story Time featuring One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and I Can Save The Ocean– 12:30 and 3:00 The Story of Florida’s Water Cycle tour – 3:00pm Sea Turtle Talk located in the Discovery Lab. Learn about Seat Turtle nesting, diet and migration while getting an up-close look at our resident Sea Turtle “Dulce” during this informative show – 1:30pm

Presented by: Museum of Discovery and Science
More information: http://www.mods.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Zito (jesse.zito@mods.net)

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration!
Fort Pierce, FL (June 5th, 2010)

Everyone is invited to join in on an international celebration with the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit on Saturday June 5 from 10:00am to 3:00pm! Whether you have seawater in your blood or are a proud landlubber, EVERYONE is connected to the ocean. We play in it, eat food from it, work on it, breathe because of it – what better reasons can you think of to celebrate the world’s ocean? Come to the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, located in the St. Lucie County Marine Center, on June 5th from 10:00am – 3:00pm and enjoy learning stations, demonstrations, crafts, face painting, a sidewalk chalk art contest with prizes for kids 5 to 12, and other activities all centered around the Earth’s indispensable marine resources. The first 200 children twelve years old and under will receive a free gift bag filled with educational materials. Admission to the Marine Center, located at 420 Seaway Drive on South Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for seniors (55+) and children. Please contact Laura Diederick at 772-462-6216 or diederick@si.edu for more information.

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

USA - Ocean Conservation Days
Gainesville, FL (June 5-6, 2010)

The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo will take a different perspective when celebrating World Ocean Day on June 5 and June 6.

While many might look at how we can help our oceans with regard to climate change, excess fishing and oil spills, the Teaching Zoo will look at how we can protect our oceans without ever leaving home. With this in mind, the zoo has set up displays and discussions about what we can do to help.

"We want to inspire conservation action," said Tarah Jacobs, zoo education specialist. "Much of what we create inland eventually finds its way to the sea, so the idea of protecting our oceans from home makes sense."

Inside the Teaching Zoo's conservation pavilion a discussion will be held on sustainable seafood choices. The information is based on Seafood Watch, a program started by the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 1999.

There will also be children's crafts and activities like being a sea turtle researcher, where the child will discover the sea turtle's nest, and then log the number of eggs found. Santa Fe students will give demonstrations on how zookeepers work with and train animals, and how water is a vital part of their interactions.

Unlike the usual guided tours, zookeepers will be stationed at the exhibits so that visitors can wander the zoo at their leisure and still have access to detailed information about the animals.

Admission
The special event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission for adults is $5, children, $4, and SF students, staff and children under 4 are free. Please call the Teaching Zoo if you need more information, 352-395-5601.

Julie Garrett, for help facilitating your story, 352-870-2924 (cell) or julie.garrett@sfcollege.edu

Presented by: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
More information: http://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo
Contact (e-mail): Tarah Jacobs (tarah.jacobs@sfcollege.edu)

USA - World Oceans Day
(June 8th, 2010)

WHAT: Florida Oceanographic Society is proud to join hundreds of other educational institutions, conservation organizations, and thousands of individuals in dozens of countries around the world to celebrate our shared ocean. World Oceans Day — held on June 8th of each year — is an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.

To celebrate Florida Oceanographic Society encourages everyone to wear blue and tell two on Tuesday, June 8th.

WHEN: June 8, 2010

WHERE: ANYWHERE!

WHY: We can help make others more aware of the importance of the world's ocean in their daily lives by showing them ways to improve their impact on the ocean by, for example, reducing CO2 emissions. In joining with thousands of people all over the world in celebrating World Oceans Day, we can make a real difference for our oceans of life!

HOW: The main idea behind "Wear Blue and Tell Two" is to have people associate the color blue with World Oceans Day each year. We also are interested in helping each person multiply their positive reach by telling friends or colleagues two interesting facts about the ocean or ways one can take take personal action to help.

We urge you to spread the word about Wear Blue and Tell Two as a fun and easy way to help make a difference!

To make the "tell two" part a little easier, here are two messages you can share:

Our ocean has a great wealth of diverse kinds of life but it's in trouble. Climate change has already been linked to the killing of coral reefs. Coupled with destructive fishing practices, there is a dramatic decline in many types of fish and sea life we depend on.
There are important, easy actions each of us can take to help. Calculating our carbon footprints and looking for ways to reduce our role in climate change is a great step. Likewise, we can choose seafood that is abundant in supply and fished or farmed without harm to the ocean and coasts.

In further efforts to continue the importance of World Oceans Day, Florida Oceanographic Society collected over 200 names on a petition placed in the Visitor's Center to encourage the Martin County Board of County Commissioners to proclaim the month of June as "World Oceans Month".

Florida Oceanographic Society's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education and research. In sticking with their mission, Florida Oceanographic posted a petition for every visitor, member and staff to sign in support of turning June into World Oceans Month. The petition was unveiled on Earth Day and presented to the Martin County Board of Commissioners on June 8. The county officially proclaimed June as World Ocean's Month on June 15.

"We must start close to home, and we must stand together in our commitment to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems. We can help make others more aware of the importance of the world's ocean in their daily lives by showing them ways to improve their impact on the ocean," encourages Mark Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic. In joining with thousands of people all over the world in celebrating June as World Oceans Month, we can make a real difference for our oceans of life!

Florida Oceanographic Society's teaching and programming is designed to change the generational views of how we care for and preserve our unique environments. For more information on how you can make a positive impact on our ocean, please contact Florida Oceanographic Society at (772) 225-0505 or visit www.FloridaOceanographic.org.

Presented by: Florida Oceanographic Society
More information: http://www.FloridaOceanographic.org/
Contact (e-mail): Mark Perry (mperry@fos-cc.og)

USA - Meeting to organize "Kick The Slick"
Jacksonville, FL (July 25th, 2010)

A 12-hour BENEFIT SPECTACULAR with LIVE MUSIC and a SILENT AUCTION of original art and other treasures! ALL proceeds will go to benefit the most urgent needs arising from the tragic Gulf Coast oil slick.

Presented by: Kick The Slick
More information: http://kicktheslick.com/
Contact (e-mail): Donna Hodson (kicktheslick@gmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day...Dr. Seuss Style
Juno Beach, FL, USA (June 8th, 2010)

This year, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, The Ocean Project, and Dr. Seuss are teaming up to make a big splash for World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8, 2010! Dr. Seuss' beloved children's book, "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" will be celebrating 50 fun-filled years of entertaining kids around the world. In honor of this momentous occasion, we will be hosting a special World Oceans Day celebration that will allow kids and families to get to know funny fish "from here to there", and learn how everyday actions impact their ocean home. FREE Activities and Admission.

Presented by: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
More information: http://www.marinelife.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ryan Sullivan (RSullivan@marinelife.org)

USA - PalmBeach HammerHeads
Lake Worth, FL, USA (June 11, 2010)

Thanksgiving Celebration for the Ocean that gives us so much!!

Presented by: PalmBeach HammerHeads
More information: http://www.PalmBeach-HammerHeads.com/
Contact (e-mail): Lynora Mae (LynoraMae@aol.com)

USA - Lion Country Safari World Ocean Day
Loxahatchee, Florida (May 31st, 2010)

Lion Country Safari will be hosting World Ocean Day on Monday, May 31st. Come by and enjoy a day of arts and crafts along with a story telling time.

Presented by: Lion Country Safari
More information: http://www.lioncountrysafari.com/
Contact (e-mail): Frank Verney (marketingassist@lioncountrysafari.com)

USA - Family Fun Day
Marineland, FL (June 6th, 2010)

Marineland's Dolphin Conservation Center will host Family Fun Day on Sunday June 6. Admission to the facility is free for children and is $2 for adults. 50% of admission costs will go to support the Dolphin Conservation Field Station wild dolphin conservation efforts. Food, games, arts and crafts, music, educational booths and dolphins will make for a wonderful day!

Presented by: Marineland's Dolphin Conservation Center
More information: http://www.marineland.net/
Contact (e-mail): Terran McGinnis (education@marineland.net)

USA - Ocean's Month
(June 2010)

On June 15th, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed that June 2010 is Ocean's Month in Martin County

Presented by: Martin County Board of County Commissioners
More information:
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - World Oceans Day
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (June 8th)

Plans for Rookery Bay's World Oceans Day celebrations from 10am-3pm include environmental movies and interactive presentations.

Presented by: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
More information: http://rookerybay.org/upcoming-events
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - World Oceans Day at Rookery Bay
Naples, Florida, USA (06/0810 - 06/08/10)

The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road in Naples, will celebrate World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to regularly scheduled daily programs, which include a nature walk at 11 a.m. and a Skulls and Bones program at 2 p.m., visitors to the center can enjoy a Touch Tank experience featuring Rookery Bay species such as conchs and crabs at 12 p.m. The 130-seat auditorium will feature short films about the ocean all day. Visitors can calculate their carbon footprint, receive Sustainable Seafood Guides, and pick up additional information about how to protect the ocean. The center includes aquariums, interactive exhibits, an art gallery, butterfly garden, picnic area and gift shop. As part of The Ocean Project's nationwide "Wear Blue and Tell Two" campaign, Rookery Bay will offer "buy one admission, get two free" for people wearing blue. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12 unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 239-417-6310 or visit rookerybay.org.

Presented by: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
More information: http://www.rookerybay.org/
Contact (e-mail): Brooke Carney (brooke.carney@dep.state.fl.us)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day with Disney's Friends for Change!
Fantasea Amphitheater - Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, IL) (June 6th, 2010)

Join Shedd Aquarium, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Disney's Friends for Change for a celebration in honor of World Oceans Day! Grab your friends and come to Shedd to see special guest Debby Ryan from Disney Channel's Suite Life on Deck. Learn how you can take action to help protect and preserve the world's oceans and enjoy a special showing of Fantasea. Disney's Friends for Change: Project Green is helping kids help the planet. To learn more about how you can be part of the change, visit Disney's Friends for Change.

Presented by: Disney's Friends for Change, Shedd Aquarium
More information: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/hours.html#Special_Schedules_and_Events
Contact (e-mail): (N/A)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day at Four Seasons Palm Beach
Palm Beach, FL (June 11th 2010)

On Friday, June 11, the Four Seasons Palm Beach will pair up with Slow Food Glades to Coast to host a fabulous dinner with Executive Chef Darryl Moiles. Where: Four Seasons Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach When: Friday, June 11 Cost: $99 all-inclusive ($20 will be donated to Slow Food Glades to Coast), Slow Food members will save $5 Reservations can be made by contacting Betty Taylor at 561-533-3748 or betty.taylor@fourseasons.com For this event, we will host a reception with Square One vodka cocktails and hors d�oeuvres from 6:00-7:00 p.m. During this time, guests will be able to walk around the property, mingle with other members and learn about how they can get involved with this project. At 7:00 p.m., guests will sit down for a incredible 3-course seafood dinner. See website for menu.

Presented by: Four Seasons Palm Beach
More information: http://southflorida.dinemag.net/events/calendar/celebrate-world-oceans-day-at-four-seasons-palm-beach/
Contact (e-mail): Betty Taylor (betty.taylor@fourseasons.com)

USA - World Ocean Day-Oceans of Life
Palm Beach, Florida (June 11th, 2010)

Slow Food Glades to Coast together with The Restaurant at the Four Seasons Palm Beach invite you to join us for Dinner on Friday, June 11 at 6 p.m. The evening begins at 6 pm with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. These are to be enjoyed while you stroll through this perfect ocean view setting. Seating will be at 7 pm for our special three course meal, created for us by Executive Chef Darryl Moiles. Local produce, from Swank Farms, will be highlighted as well as sustainable fish. . The cost is $99 (all-inclusive), a portion of which will benefit Slow Food Glades to Coast. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Betty Taylor, 561-533-3748 or betty.taylor@fourseasons.com. Tickets purchased by June 10 at 5 pm will qualify for a raffle to win a complimentary one night stay at Four Seasons Resort and a signature spa treatment. Chef Darryl Moiles and The Restaurant at Four Seasons Palm Beach continue their commitment to local food as they focus on Atlantic seafood and seasonal, local produce wherever possible.This is one aspect of their work with and for the environment surrounding their restaurant. Come learn about their herb garden, sustainable beach policy and take in the beautiful view of our precious ocean. Share this email: For more information Slow Food Glades to Coast www.slowfoodgladestocoast.com Four Seasons Resort www.fourseasons.com/palmbeach World Ocean Day www.theoceanproject.org/wod/

Presented by: Slow Food Glades to Coast
More information: http://www.slowfoodgladestocoast.com/
Contact (e-mail): Diane Campion (campiondiane@msn.com)

USA - Mote Aquarium's World Ocean Day Family Festival
Sarasota, Florida (June 6th, 2010)

Face painting, games and crafts organized by Mote and other local groups.

The festival is FREE with paid admission to Mote Aquarium and free to Mote members.

Join us to celebrate our world ocean!

Presented by: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
More information: http://www.mote.org/
Contact (e-mail): Stacy Alexander (stacyalexander@mote.org)

USA - In Transition 1.0
Sarasota, Florida, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Tuesday, June 8th, 7 p.m.

At the Sarasota Friends' Meeting House, 3139 57th Street in Sarasota

Presented by WSLR 96.5 Community Radio, the Sarasota PEACenter, and Transition Sarasota

In Transition 1.0 is the first detailed film about the Transition movement filmed by those that know it best, those who are making it happen on the ground. The Transition movement is about communities around the world responding to peak oil and climate change with creativity, imagination and humor, and setting about rebuilding their local economies and communities. It is positive, solutions focused, viral and fun.

After the film, you will have an opportunity to envision for yourself what a more resilient Sarasota might look, taste, and feel like. There will also be time to share this vision with others and brainstorm first steps towards its realization.

Presented by: WSLR 96.5 LPFM
More information: http://wslr.org/
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Sweeting (info@wslr.org)

USA - Poets for Living Waters
Seaside, FL (June 8th, 2010)

In honor of Ocean Day, we will be hosting a poetry reading at Sundog Books in Seaside Florida. Heidi Lynn Staples, of Poets of Living Waters (http://poetsgulfcoast.wordpress.com/), will be leading the reading & opening it up to other authors to participate. This event will begin at 7:00pm on the front porch. (850)231-5481

Presented by: Sundog Books
More information: http://www.sundogbooks.com/
Contact (e-mail): Linda White (sundogbooks@earthlink.net)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Lowry Park Zoo
Lowry Park Zoo (June 6th-8th, 2010)

Celebrate World Oceans Day with your friends at the Lowry Park Zoo on June 6th-8th from 9:30am-12pm. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and its partner organizations are joining forces with Dr. Seuss to create a big splash for World Oceans Day - 2010. Dr. Seuss�s beloved children�s book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish will be celebrating 50 fun-filled years of entertaining kids around the world. Dr. Seuss�s famous fish, alongside their zoo and aquarium pals, will help kids and families get to know funny fish �from here to there� and learn how everyday actions impact their ocean home.

Presented by: Lowry Park Zoo
More information: http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/calendar_events.php
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Tampa, Florida (June 8th, 2010)

Celebrate World Oceans Day and 50 years of Dr. Seuss at The Florida Aquarium. Enjoy games and activities that teach you about fish diversity and how to care for our ocean friends and their habitats. It will be a fun filled day for the entire family.

Presented by: The Florida Aquarium
More information: http://www.flaquarium.org/cm/templates/?a=397&z=42
Contact (e-mail): Tom Wagner (twagner@flaquarium.org)

USA - World Oceans Day "LOVE" Celebration
Ft Desoto Beach, Tierra Verde, Florida (June 8th, 2010)

Ft Desoto Beach, Florida
Tuesday June 8, 2010 11:00AM - 5:00PM
♥ Bring your Picnic/Towel/Swim Suit/Sunscreen and most importantly...your joy and love!!
♥ Sing a long and dance to live music
♥ Singer/Entertainer Ralph Loveday
♥ Beach Stewards Clean-up (requires sign-up to obtain park tools)
♥ 1:00 PM "All You Need Is Love" sing a long

America's Top Beach for 2009
Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.,
Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Shelter 5
Event : Free

Note: Toll Charges for road access
Direction map: http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/maps/color/location/ft_desoto.pdf

Shelter location:http://pinellas.obsres.com/parkshelters/MapPage.aspx?ViewID=12

RSVP contact: Lanis (LaPaChi@tampabay.rr.com)

Presented by: The Love Foundation, Inc.
More information: http://www.TheLoveFoundation.com/
Contact (e-mail): Lanis Chidel (Lapachi@tampabay.rr.com)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day with the Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. NW Atlanta, GA 30313 (June 8, 2010)

Join us as we use the world's largest aquarium, Atlanta's own ocean, to teach guests about the wonders of the oceans and how they affect us everyday. World Oceans Day events will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Aquarium's Oceans Ballroom In honor of World Oceans Day, we are also celebrating the 50th birthday or Dr. Seuss's "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" with lots of giveaways, activities, games and more! Come get "One Fish, Two Fish, Who are you fish?" nametags or visit the Home Depot Kids Workshop where kids can build a dolphin towel rack.

Presented by: Georgia Aquarium
More information: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/visitus/worldoceansday.aspx
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Summer Nights at the Aqarium
Waikiki Aqarium (June 8th, 2010)

The first of the Waikiki Aquarium's Summer Nights at the Aquarium this year will celebrate World Oceans Day. The aquarium will be open late from 6-8:30pm. Admission is $6/adult, $3/child ($7/$4 for non-members).

Presented by: Waikiki Aquarium
More information: http://www.waquarium.org/community-programs.asp
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Celebrate World Ocean Day - Train for the Great Annual Fish Count!
Waikiki Aquarium (June 8th, 2010)

To participate in the Great Annual Fish Count, you must first attend a REEF fish identification training class. The introductory class includes basic coral reef ecology and fish biology, followed by identification tips and specific information about different fish families found in the Hawaiian Islands.

The monitoring program uses a roving survey method developed by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) that can be conducted with minimal training and basic snorkel gear. During each 30-minute REEF survey, participants record the species and number of fishes observed. Once trained, you can conduct a REEF survey anywhere on O'ahu. Participants who complete this special training class will be provided with a REEF survey slate and data sheets to get started.

No prior experience is required, but volunteers wishing to conduct snorkel surveys should be strong swimmers, competent snorkelers, and have their own mask, snorkel and fins to participate.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email reservations@waquarium.org or call 440-9011

Presented by:
More information: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120243544677201&ref=mf
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Film Screening: "Tapped"
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA (June 8th, 2010)

In honor of World Ocean Day, Pacific Whale Foundation will screen the inspiring documentary "Tapped" in Maui. The film examines the business of bottled water from plastic bottle production to marine debris. 6:00 p.m. at Kihei Charter School. $5 per person suggested donation. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 or email ashley@pacificwhale.org for more information. For more information about the film, visit www.tappedthemovie.com.

Presented by: Pacific Whale Foundation
More information: http://www.pacificwhale.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ashley Justice (ashley@pacificwhale.org)

USA - Ocean Discovery Cruises
Ma'alaea, Hawaii, USA (June 5th, 2010)

In celebration of World Ocean Day (June 8), Pacific Whale Foundation is offering free, one-hour Ocean Discovery cruises for all Hawaii residents and Pacific Whale Foundation members. Cruises depart from Ma`alaea Harbor in Maui. Reservations are required. Guests must show a Hawaii ID or Pacific Whale Foundation membership card at check-in. Call 249-8811 ext. 1. for more information or to make a reservation.

Presented by: Pacific Whale Foundation
More information: http://www.pacificwhale.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ashley Justice (ashley@pacificwhale.org)

USA - Minute of Respect for the Ocean
Island of Oahu, Hawai'i (June 8th, 2010)

Dee Debby, Nick, Allison, Leeza-Marie, Joe, J,J,+Jen, Corey and new bride Meg, Megan, Connie-Sue and family, Bob and friends, etc...and mom who saved coins for our family business after a hurricane, my dad (head of Civil Defense on Oahu till he passed 4 yrs. ago + mom 6 wks later) all ask you to spend a moment reflecting on our world ocean during your busy life on World Oceans Day

Presented by: Family Memorial to World Oceans Day
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Malama Na `Apapa Reef Survey and Beach Clean Up
Princeville, HI (June 8th, 2010)

On Tuesday, June 8th 2010, Malama Na `Apapa (MNA) will be joining Save Our Seas (SOS) and the St. Regis Princeville Hotel in a World Oceans Day event at Pu`u Poa Beach(the beach in front of the St. Regis Princeville Hotel.) Pu'u Poa reef is the site of the first Reef Check location in the World which was done in 1997.

In celebration and continuing support of the Reef Check mission MNA will be performing a SCUBA and snorkel survey at Pu`u Poa reef. All Reef Check trained divers and snorkelers are welcome to join us. If you are not trained and want to participate contact Scott at scottbacon@kauaicoral.com to sign up for a training prior to June 8th. If you do not have time to train prior to June 8th please come and participate in the beach clean up and other events. See www.kauaicoral.com for updates on the events.

Presented by: Malama Na `Apapa
More information: http://www.kauaicoral.com/
Contact (e-mail): Scott Bacon (scottbacon@kauaicoral.com)

USA - Celebrate the Sea/A World of Water - Summer Camp Class
Topeka, KS (June 7-11, 2010)

Our summer camp classes the week of June 7 will be focusing on oceans and on June 8 we will celebrate World Oceans Day and the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Suess classic "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" with special activities, animal visitors, and other fun things to do.

Pre-registration is required.

Presented by: Topeka Zoological Park
More information: http://www.topeka.org/
Contact (e-mail): Edwina Ditmore (editmore@topeka.org)

USA - Future Educator's of America Summer Camp
Murray, Kentucky, USA (06/08/10 - 06/08/10)

Wear Blue, write down two interesting facts about World Ocean Day, and think of something you could use in your classroom to teach your students!

Presented by: Future Educators of America
More information: http://www.futureeducators.org/
Contact (e-mail): (shelby.987@hotmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day
Newport Zoo (June 5-6, 2010)

World Oceans Day Celebrates "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"

Dr. Seuss' famous fish will host a celebration on June 5-6 at the Newport Aquarium in honor of World Oceans Day. Inspired by the theme of diversity in One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue FIsh, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Newport Aquarium guests will enjoy fun activities, crafts, special dive shows and Seuss-inspired giveaways. Children will learn how everyday activities impact the ocean and about the importance of protecting the variety of life found within its depths.

Presented by: Newport Zoo
More information: http://www.newportaquarium.com/index.cfm
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - OceanFest
#1 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 (May 29th and 30th, 2010)

Join in the celebration of the Aquarium's 20th Birthday Kick Off Memorial Day weekend with OceanFest and World Ocean Day fun! Join us for hands-on activities, live animal presentations and special stage shows that focus on the world’s oceans, the animals that live there, and some of the conservation issues they face. We will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish with face painting, a scavenger hunt and an underwater reading of the book in the Gulf Of Mexico Exhibit on SUNDAY, MAY 30 at 10:30am This event is free with Aquarium admission!

Presented by: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
More information: http://www.auduboninstitute.org/happenings/around-audubon/oceanfest
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day at the New England Aquarium!
Boston, MA, USA (June 6th, 2010)

On Sunday, June 6, join the Aquarium to celebrate World Oceans Day with free, family-friendly activities on the Aquarium Plaza! Drop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about the blue planet through games, art, science and storytelling. Bring your plastic bags to recycle and receive a free grocery tote, thanks to our sponsors: Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Maryland and GIANT/MARTIN'S!

In addition to the bag exchange, activities will include:

* Special children's area with games and projects to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's classic picture book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

* A scavenger hunt with fun ways to learn important ocean facts

* Sustainable seafood cooking demonstration
* Prizes and giveaways
* And much more!

We'll be sharing more details about this exciting event in the weeks to come. Check http://www.neaq.org/oceansday to learn what else is in store as the Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day! This event is free and open to the public. Aquarium admission is not included.

Presented by: New England Aquarium
More information: http://neaq.org/
Contact (e-mail): Meg Rabinowitz (mrabinowitz@neaq.org)

USA - World Oceans Day
Boston, MA (June 8th, 2010)

Stone Zoo

Celebrate World Oceans Day!

Celebrate World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8 by increasing your water awareness. Go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can find the hidden fishy facts around the Zoo!

World Oceans Day Activities:

11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., Learn what wildlife lives in our freshwater pond here at the Zoo. Meet with our staff by the pond picnic area to explore and get ready to get wet!

11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., Visit the enviroscape and giveaway tables set up outside the Animal Discovery Center.

11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Storytime in the Animal Discovery Center: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"

Franklin Park Zoo

Celebrate World Oceans Day!

Celebrate World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8 by increasing your water awareness. Go on a scavenger hunt and see if you can find our hidden fishy facts around the Zoo!

World Oceans Day Activities:

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Visit the water activities and giveaway tables set up next to the playground.

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Storytime in the Meeting Barn: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"

Presented by: Zoo New England
More information: http://www.zoonewengland.com/
Contact (e-mail): Education Department (education@zoonewengland.com)

USA - Get to Know Hermit Crabs
Boston, MA (June 8th, 2010)

The Museum of Science, Boston, hosts Sara Edquist, a researcher at New England Aquarium, for World Oceans Day. Sara will give a live presentation called "House hunting: Shell choice behaviors of a local marine hermit crab." Free with Museum admission, all visitors welcome!

Presented by: Museum of Science, Boston
More information: http://www.mos.org/
Contact (e-mail): Julia Sable (jsable@mos.org)

USA - BoatLids - Beautiful Boat Flotilla 2010
Charlton, MA, USA (June 6th-8th, 2010)

Every year on South Charlton Reservoir in Charlton, MA the recreational boat flotilla grows larger. This year, we will have a marshalled judging booth to select the most appropriate "World Ocean Day" boat. Bring your boat by the judges dock from 12:01pm until 4:00pm. Pictures will be hosted again this year on the www.BoatLids.com website.

Presented by: BoatLids.com
More information: http://www.BoatLids.com/
Contact (e-mail): William Fontaine (staff@boatlids.com)

USA - Nantucket Seal Cruise
Ocean St Dock, Hyannis, MA (June 10th, 2010)

Three hour natural history/seal cruise out of Hyannis to view wildlife in Nantucket Sound led by a PCCS naturalist. Sail aboard 65ft catamaran Bay Spirit. $45 for adults, $38 for kids 12 and under. 10am start time.

Presented by: Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
More information: http://www.coastalstudies.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (jmechling@coastalstudies.org)

USA - World Oceans Day
New Bedford, MA, USA (June 5th-6th, 2010)

Family friendly event at the Ocean Explorium, New Bedford, MA

Presented by: Ocean Explorium, New Bedford
More information: http://http://oceanexplorium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Abby Spargo (aspargo@oceanexplorium.org)

USA - Tide Flats Foray
West End Breakwater, Provincetown, MA (June 5th, 2010)

Every twelve hours, the tides of the Outer Cape retreat to reveal an exciting world of hidden creatures. Despite their barren appearance, tidal flats are highly productive systems that support large numbers of animals. Come get you feet wet and discover the secret world of tidal flats with a PCCS naturalist.

Presented by: Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
More information: http://www.coastalstudies.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (jmechling@coastalstudies.org)

USA - Cape Cod Marine Ecosystem, Past, Present and Future
Provincetown, MA (June 5th, 2010)

Free one-hour lecture on the natural history of the marine environment surrounding Cape Cod. Lecture is Saturday June 5th at 3:30pm at the Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Rd, Provincetown, MA. For more details call 508-487-1256

Presented by: Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
More information: http://coastalstudies.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (jmechling@coastalstudies.org)

USA - Beach Naturalist Hike
Head of the Meadow Beach (NPS) Truro, MA (June 7th, 2010)

Join PCCS naturalist for a one-hour beach hike, looking for marine and coastal wildlife. Learn about the natural history of the Outer Cape. Meet at Head of the Meadow Beach (National Park Beach) in Truro

Presented by: Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
More information: http://www.coastalstudies.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (jmechling@coastalstudies.org)

USA - World Oceans Day at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD (Tuesday, June 8th, 2010)

From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. World Oceans Day Kicks off Beyond the Boardwalk, a month-long series of events and marks an international event celebrating our ocean planet. Special programming and crafts throughout the day. Plus, wear blue in support of ocean health! Free with admission.

Beyond the Boardwalk: Ocean Health Starts at Home

Presented by: National Aquarium in Baltimore
More information: http://www.aqua.org/
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Seas the Day, Celebrating World Oceans Day in The Kennebunks (Maine)
Kennebunkport, Maine (June 8 - 13, 2010)

Still developing a schedule of events, activities and offerings.

Celebrating World Oceans Day in The Kennebunks will run from June 8 -13. This is a grass roots collaboration of businesses, civic organizations, schools, libraries and people who love the ocean and our beautiful Maine beaches. Look for special offerings from hotels and inns, restaurants, gift shops and other businesses. Participate in a four day membership drive and learn about The Ocean Project.

Presented by: Seas the Day in The Kennebunks!
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Glenna Turner (seastheday@beachgrassshop.com)

USA - Celebrating 20 years of the Gulf of Maine Council for the Marine Environment
Portland, Maine (June 8th, 2010)

Gala Benefit Dinner and Dance
With Photo Essay on the Achievements Around the Gulf of Maine
A Founders Recognition Ceremony
Dancing

Presented by: Maine Coastal Program
More information: http://www.maine.gov/spo/coastal/
Contact (e-mail): Theresa Torrent-Ellis (theresa.torrent-ellis@maine.gov)

USA - World Oceans Day Family Celebration
Stonington, Maine USA (June 5th, 2010)

A family-oriented festival of outdoor activities, education, and fun!

Special Activities Include:

ScavengerTreasure Hunt
Schooner rides
Sailboat rides
Eco-cruises
Lobster Bake
Food, raffles, prizes, and music
General Admission is Free!

Presented by: Old Quarry Ocean Adventures
More information: http://www.oldquarry.com/
Contact (e-mail): Marcia Markwardt (penbaygirl@yahoo.com)

USA - One Fish Two Fish...A World Oceans Day Wish!
St. George, Maine, USA (June 7th, 2010)

After-School Program for Children in Grades K-5 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial Library

Learn about the MANY different kinds of fish and creatures that call the ocean home.

Design your own fish and add it to a special ocean mural

Join in on a funny reading of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish" by a special mystery guest

Play games, touch some cool ocean critters

Registration required. For More Information, call 372-8961 or 372-8677

Sponsored by the Jackson Memorial Library and Herring Gut Learning Center

"From there to here and here to there...Protect our Oceans Everywhere"

Presented by: Herring Gut Learning Center
More information: http://www.herringgut.org/
Contact (e-mail): Maryanne Vanasse (mvanasse@herringgut.org)

USA - World Oceans Day - Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
Saginaw, MI, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Visit the Zoo on Tuesday, June 8th 10 am - 2 pm for fun activities and giveaways. Learn about water habitats here in Michigan and around the world. This is also Thrifty Tuesday so admission to the Zoo is half-price!

Presented by: Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
More information: http://www.saginawzoo.com/
Contact (e-mail): Katie Holt (katie@saginawzoo.com)

USA - Second Saturday Kids Fun Fest: Zoolympics and World Ocean Day
Kansas City, MO, USA (June 12th, 2010)

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, children will get to participate in the Zoolympics. Test your strength and skills against the animals at Zoolympics. Can you balance like a Lemur or catch flies like a frog? Guests will also be awarded World Ocean Day Dr. Seuss items as prizes for competing.

Presented by: Kansas City Zoo
More information: http://www.kansascityzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Julie Neemeyer (jennaheilman@fotzkc.org)

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration
St. Louis, MO, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Have Oceans of Fun Celebrating World Ocean Day at the World Aquarium on Tuesday, June 8. This year's celebration honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' book, "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." Explore the aquarium in Seussian style as you spot fish with zany names and odd shapes. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., kids can turn in an ocean-themed quiz to receive a free fossilized shark tooth, create fishy nametags, go on an aquatic scavenger hunt, and participate in an interactive reading of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." Included with admission.

Presented by: World Aquarium
More information: http://www.worldaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Leonard Sonnenschein (info@worldaquarium.org)

USA - Surf it. Save it.
NC Aquarium, Kure Beach, NC (June 5th and 6th, 2010)

June 5-6 activities at the aquarium and nearby beach highlight the art and sport of surfing.

Presented by: NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
More information: http://www.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher
Contact (e-mail): Peggy Sloan (peggy.sloan@ncaquariums.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (Tuesday, June 8th, 2010)

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores joins in the 50th anniversary party for the Dr. Seuss classic, One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish on World Oceans Day, June 8. Enjoy hearing the book read aloud or challenge yourself in a Seuss-themed scavenger hunt or fish name game. All activities free with admission.

Presented by: North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
More information: http://www.ncaquariums.com/funny-things-everywhere-for-world-oceans-day-june-8
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Lincoln Children's Zoo World Oceans Day
Lincoln, NE, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Visit the Lincoln Children's Zoo on June 8th to learn why the world's oceans are important (even to landlocked places such as Nebraska). Activities and education for kids of all ages.

Presented by: Lincoln Children's Zoo
More information: http://www.lincolnzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Adam Rhoads (arhoads@lincolnzoo.org)

USA - World Oceans Day at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha, NE (June 8th, 2010)

Make a splash and celebrate World Oceans Day with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Tuesday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.!

Participate in family friendly and educational activities that bring recognition to ocean conservation while allowing Zoo visitors to learn how their everyday actions impact the world's oceans and inhabitants!

Event is free for Omaha's Zoo Members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Presented by: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
More information: http://www.omahazoo.com/
Contact (e-mail): Steph Husman (marketing@omahazoo.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at Adventure Aquarium
Camden, New Jersey 08103 (June 8th, 2010)

Adventure Aquarium has invited area conservation organizations to come and share information on what they do and what we all can do to protect our "Oceans of Life". These exhibits will be available for all of our guests to enjoy and learn from while visiting the aquarium on June 8th, from 10am-4pm.

Presented by: Adventure Aquarium/NJAAS
More information: http://www.adventureaquarium.com/
Contact (e-mail): Nancy Chesson (nchesson@njaas.org)

USA - One Fish, Two Fish: World Oceans Day
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA (June 5th, 2010)

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of fun in the sea with Dr. Seuss and learn how to ensure the health of our oceans. All ages. Activities are included with general admission.

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

USA - Beach Sweeps at Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA (April 24th, 2010)

You can make a difference! It's as easy as showing up, putting on some gloves, and picking up some garbage! Join Jenkinson's Aquarium and Clean Ocean Action on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for this statewide event!

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

USA - World Oceans Day at Shark Reef Aquarium
Las Vegas, NV, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join Shark Reef Aquarium as we team up with Dr. Seuss to celebrate the ocean and its amazing inhabitants. Shark Reef Aquarium and leading conservation organizations will have informational booths located throughout the aquarium to help you understand the threats the ocean and its inhabitants face. Take part in this special opportunity to learn about the importance of the ocean ecosystem and what you can do to keep the oceans healthy. View Employee Art located throughout Shark Reef Aquarium and participate in fun Dr. Seuss activities and games.

Presented by: Shark Reef Aquarium
More information: http://www.sharkreef.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jack Jewell (jjewell@mandalaybay.com)

USA - Fish Tales Extravaganza at the New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, NY, USA (June 5-27, 2010)

Dive into beach season with family-friendly entertainment every weekend in June at the New York Aquarium. Enjoy authors and illustrator storytelling, including Seymour Simon reading Sharks and Edel Rodriguez reading Sergio Makes a Splash. Meet Dennisha and Chica from the Sprout Channel during a special presentation of two of Leo Lionni's classic stories. Finally, don't miss an assortment of top-rated entertainment including John Tartaglia's newest sensational puppet show ImaginOcean, knee-slapping music from Gigi & the Lend Me a Hand Band, and a magical dance performance by the Alice Farley Dance Theater, created just for the NY Aquarium! Visit NYAquarium.com for details.

Presented by: Wildlife Conservation Society
More information: http://www.wcs.org/
Contact (e-mail): Carrie Buchwalter (cbuchwalter@wcs.org)

USA - Poets for Living Waters Action — In Honor of WORLD OCEAN DAY
Brooklyn, NY, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Tuesday, June 8th @ 7 p.m.

Unnameable Books
600 Vanderbilt Ave (between Dean St & St Marks Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Trains — 7th Ave (Q, B) // Grand Army Plaza (2, 3) // Clinton-Washington Aves (C)

Readings from Poets for Living Waters and of work by Leslie Scalapino, Muriel Rukeyser, and Lorine Niedecker
http://poetsgulfcoast.wordpress.com/

Poets included are BEYER, BOZICEVIC, BROLASKI, COOLEY, IIJIMA, KING and MOHABIR

Tamiko Beyer's poetry has appeared in The Collagist, Little Red Leaves, Sonora Review, and elsewhere. She serves as the poetry editor of Drunken Boat and leads community writing workshops with the New York Writers Coalition. She is a founding member of Agent 409: a queer, multi-racial writing collective, a Kundiman Fellow, and an M.F.A candidate at Washington University in St. Louis. Find her online at wonderinghome.com and blogging at kenyonreview.org.

Ana Božičević was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1977. She emigrated to NYC in 1997. Her first book of poems is Stars of the Night Commute (Tarpaulin Sky Press, November 2009), a Lambda Literary Award finalist. Her fifth chapbook, Depth Hoar, will be published by Cinematheque Press in 2010. With Amy King, Ana co-curates The Stain of Poetry reading series in Brooklyn. She works at the Center for the Humanities of The Graduate Center, CUNY.

Julian T. Brolaski is the recent editor of NO GENDER: Reflections on the Life & Work of kari edwards with erica kaufman and E. Tracy Grinnell (Litmus Press 2009), and author of the chapbook A Buck in a Corridor (flynpyntar 2008/9), gowanus atropolis (forthcoming, Ugly Duckling 2011) and Advice for Lovers (forthcoming, City Lights 2011). Brolaski lives in Brooklyn where xe is an editor at Litmus Press, curates vaudeville shows and plays country music with The Low & the Lonesome. New work is on the blog hermofwarsaw and @juandenowherr.

Nicole Cooley grew up in New Orleans. These poems are from her collection, Breach, just published by Louisiana State University Press that focuses on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Her fourth book of poems Milk Dress will appear with Alice James Books this November. She has published two other books of poems and a novel. She directs the new MFA Program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation at Queens College-City University of New York.

Brenda Iijima's books include revv. you’ll—ution (Displaced Press), If Not Metamorphic (Ahsahta Press), Animate, Inanimate Aims (Litmus Press) and Around Sea (O Books). At present, she is writing an informal encyclopedia on animals used as surrogates by humans. She runs Portable Press at Yo-Yo Labs (http://yoyolabs.com) from Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Amy King's most recent book is Slaves to Do These Things (Blazevox), and forthcoming, I Want to Make You Safe (Litmus Press). She is currently preparing a book of interviews with the poet Ron Padgett. She also teaches English and Creative Writing at SUNY Nassau Community College. With Ana Bozicevic, King co-curates the Brooklyn-based reading series, The Stain of Poetry. For more information, please visit http://amyking.org.

Rajiv Mohabir teaches English as a Second Language in Queens, New York, and is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Queens College. He is a VONA (Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation) alumnus. Rajiv's poems have appeared in Trikone, EOAGH, Ghoti, and Saw Palm magazines. Pudding House Press named him a "Poet of Note" in their 2009 chapbook competition and published his chapbook nabad-eye me in 2010.

http://poetsforlivingwaters.com/
http://poetsgulfcoast.wordpress.com/

PLEASE PASS ON THE EVENT DETAILS - Thank you!

Presented by: Poets for Living Waters
More information: http://poetsgulfcoast.wordpress.com/
Contact (e-mail): Amy King (amyhappens@gmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Oklahoma Aquarium
Jenks, Oklahoma (June 8th, 2010)

Join the Oklahoma Aquarium for a full day of activities to foster greater knowledge and appreciation of our oceans. Younger visitors can enjoy face painting, crafts and story times. Older kids will have a scavenger hunt just for them. Everyone will be invited to turn their hand print into a fish print on our World Oceans Day banner.

Presented by: Oklahoma Aquarium
More information: http://www.okaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Teri Bowers (tbowers@okaquarium.org)

USA - World Oceans Celebration at the Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 8th - 30th, 2010)

JUNE 08-30: WORLD OCEANS CELEBRATION AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO

The Oklahoma City Zoo is so excited about celebrating World Ocean's Day that we're celebrating for a whole month! Throughout the month of June, learn about water conservation and ways to help protect wildlife and wild places during our sea lion shows, animal feeds and special events at the Zoo. The fun kicks off on Tuesday, June 8 with a complimentary party favor for the first 500 children ages 11 and under to visit the Zoo. The aquatic amusement continues:

Tuesday, June 15: Party favor for the first 500 children ages 11 and under to visit the Zoo.
Saturday, June 19: Join us for Summer Season Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and some wild water fun!
Tuesday, June 22: Party favor for the first 500 children ages 11 and under to visit the Zoo.
Tuesday, June 29: Party favor for the first 500 children ages 11 and under to visit the Zoo.
Animal feeds on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Upper Aquarium and on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. in the Lower Aquarium at the Noble Aquatic Center.

Presented by: The Oklahoma City Zoo
More information: http://www.okczoo.com/
Contact (e-mail): Candice Rennels (crennels@okczoo.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, Oregon, USA (06/08/10 - 06/08/10)

Join the Oregon Coast Aquarium to celebrate World Oceans Day on the Oregon Coast, Tuesday June 8th, from 9am-4pm. We'll have dive presentations, an ocean craft for kids, and a special ocean theme presentation in our theater.

Presented by: Oregon Coast Aquarium
More information: http://aquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Tina Smith (tina.smith@aquarium.org)

USA - "Oceans of Life Solutionaries"
Portland, OR, USA (June 8th, 2010)

WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010, 6pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: The Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, Billy J. Frank Conference Room (aka The Ecotrust Building) at 721 NW 9th Avenue in Portland, Oregon

WHAT: Come celebrate WOD at a FREE community event that will include

6pm - 8:30: Sustainable sushi samples by Bamboo Sushi
6pm - 8:30: Specially made for WOD Voo Doo Donuts
6pm - 8:30: "Blue" Artists showing their work
6pm - 8:30: Info from local organizations on their ocean work
6:30pm: Our own local ocean visionaries talk about their work and how we can help protect our oceans
7:45pm: An ocean movie — "End of the Line"!!
WHO SHOULD COME: Everyone!
WHY: Because the oceans are beautiful, fun, and there is so much we can learn about them.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME: Nothing, it is FREE!!!!!

Presented by: Coalition to Protect Ocean Diversity
More information: http://www.c-pod.org/
Contact (e-mail): Paula Walker (paulamanette@gmail.com)

USA - Ocean Commotion at the Oregon Zoo
Portland, Oregon (June 6th, 2010)

Learn about our "blue back yard" and ways to protect it through fun events and exhibits at the Oregon Zoo. Event time: 10:00 am to 4 pm. The zoo has partnered with local organizations to offer games, storytelling, educational activities, keeper talks, and crafts throughout the day for kids of all ages.

For more information: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Events/oceancommotion/index.htm

Presented by: Oregon Zoo
More information: http://www.oregonzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Krista Swan (Krista.swan@oregonzoo.org)

USA - Limpieza de Playa Pardas
Guanica, PR (June 5th, 2010)

THE BIG CLEAN-Being part of something BIG! Help clean our local H2O. Protecting Las Pardas Beach & keep our local waters clean and healthy.

Presented by: Club LEO Guabairos
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Natasha Ayala (natybabyangel@hotmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Greenville Zoo
Greenville, SC/USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join us as we celebrate World Oceans Day. The activities will include: face painting, crafts, and silly fish games and more.

Presented by: Greenville Zoo
More information: http://www.greenvillezoo.com/
Contact (e-mail): Leanne White (lwhite@greenvillesc.gov)

USA - Ripley's Aquarium World Ocean Day
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join Ripley's Aquarium as we celebrate World Oceans Day. There will games, crafts and activities all celebrating the oceans. Make your Ocean Promise as we pledge to "Save Blue, Go Green."

Presented by: Ripley's Aquarium
More information: http://www.ripleysaquarium.com/
Contact (e-mail): Michelle Ruthenberg (mruthenberg@ripleys.com)

USA - Bramble Park Zoo's World Oceans Day
Watertown, South Dakota, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish's 50th birthday in honor of World Oceans Day and participate in a can food drive to help our community.

Presented by: Bramble Park Zoo
More information: http://www.brambleparkzoo.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jaime Stricker (jstricker@watertownsd.us)

USA - Dr. Seuss World Oceans Day Party at the Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN (June 5th, 2010)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Thom Benson 423-785-3007

World Oceans Day Party at the Aquarium with Dr. Seuss's Famous Fish. Celebrate 50 Years of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" in Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 27, 2010)

The Tennessee Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 5th by tipping our hats to Dr. Seuss to mark the 50th Anniversary of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish."

"Catfish and starfish, the Aquarium's got guitarfish." Inspired by the theme of diversity in One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Aquarium events scheduled for the World Oceans Day party will teach children how everyday actions impact the ocean and about the importance of protecting the variety of life found within its depths. Children will have Seussational fun getting to know the ocean's creatures with Seussian crafts, tattoos, dive shows and activities in both Aquarium buildings.

"Download and show. Kids will save some dough." Visit the Tennessee Aquarium's website to download a Seuss-Styled scavenger hunt activity sheet. Present the sheet at the Aquarium ticketing center to receive half off child's admission. Offer valid on June 5, 2010 only. http://www.tnaqua.org/PlanYourVisit/worldoceansday.aspx

"Stop by for a look, bring home a free book." The first 3,000 children at the Tennessee Aquarium will receive a FREE Dr. Seuss's "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" activity book and if you dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character you may receive a prize! Children will enjoy story time by The Public Library at 10:30, 1:30 and 3:30 in the River Journey Auditorium with free Dr. Seuss bookmarks followed by an interactive oceans program.

"Meet animals by chance - hear music to make you dance." Special Animal Encounter programs will highlight terrestrial animals every hour in both Aquarium buildings. Some will be species that young visitors can touch. Paul Vogler will entertain Aquarium guests with his lively steel drum music. Visitors will be encouraged to "play along" with him, tap toes or dance awhile.

"Below the sea and beyond the stars, IMAX takes me places I can't go in a car." Visitors can save money by adding tickets to Wild Ocean 3D or Hubble 3D for just $5.00 when they purchase an IMAX 3D Theater / Tennessee Aquarium combination ticket.

The Aquarium's World Oceans Day party is planned in cooperation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Random House Children's Books and The Ocean Project.

Presented by: Tennessee Aquarium
More information: http://www.TennesseeAquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Betty Miles (ebm@tnaqua.org)

USA - Celebrating World Oceans Day!
Corpus Christi, TX, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join Harte Library as we celebrate World Oceans Day!

We have two very special "Guest Conductors" today:

1:00 p.m. Padre Island National Seashore Rangers/volunteers will present a talk on World Oceans Day and will provide a "touch table" for patrons to discover the amazing animals and plants found at the seashore.

2:00 p.m. Texas Parks & Wildlife officers will provide a "touch tank" teeming with more amazing animals found in our local waters.

Both programs are free and open to all ages.

Janet F. Harte Public Library
2629 Waldron Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
361.937.6569

Presented by: Janet F. Harte Public Library
More information: http://www.cclibraries.com/index.php/branches
Contact (e-mail): Annette Hodges (anetteh@cctexas.com)

USA - World Ocean Day
El Paso Zoo (June 6th, 2010)

Learn how to help protect our oceans at the Cisneros Paraje Discovery Center from 10am to 4pm and at World of the Sea Lion Exhibit at 11am and 3pm.

Presented by: El Paso Zoo
More information: http://www.elpasozoo.org/Event-Calendar.php
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Houston Zoo's World Ocean's Day Celebration!
Houston, Texas, United States (June 8th-12th, 2010)

This year World Ocean's Day coincides with the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss's book, "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish". Join us on June 8 and June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for readings of Dr. Seuss's beloved children's book as well as special sea lion presentations (learn more about how Astro the sea lion came to the Houston Zoo) and enrichment activities with denizens of the deep such as lionfish, eels, piranha, and the Houston Zoo's resident octopus. Kids and families will get to know funny fish "from here to there" and learn how everyday actions impact their ocean home.

Presented by: The Houston Zoo
More information: http://www.houstonzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Maya Ford (mford@houstonzoo.org)

USA - Ride The Wave
Salt Lake City, Utah (June 8th, 2010)

Celebrate the earth's oceans with Ali Stephens and OCEANA. Enjoy live local bands and a skate exhibition with pro skaters. Special edition t-shirts from Billabong designed by artist Danny Roberts will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting OCEANA. So come out and show some love for our blue planet!!

Hosted by Ali Stephens in conjuction with Elite Model Management and Pulse Management.

Presented by: Oceana
More information: http://na.oceana.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ali Stephens (alistephens08@gmail.com)

USA - World Oceans Day at the Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, Virginia (June 8th, 2010)

ZooTales, a popular storytime, takes on the oceans on Tuesday, June 8 at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Visitors are invited to stop by the event tent for storytime and crafts -- all designed to showcase our urgent need to protect oceans and the wild things that make the seas their home.

Presented by: Virginia Zoo
More information: http://www.virginiazoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Diane Paluzzi (diane.paluzzi@norfolk.gov)

USA - World Ocean's Day with Dr. Seuss
Virginia Beach, Virginia (June 5-8, 2010)

World Oceans Day — The Virginia Aquarium is celebrating the 50th birthday of Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish as part of our World Oceans Day celebration. There's so much fun to have at the Aquarium, we extended our celebration and we'll be partying from June 5th through the 8th.

One Fish, Two Fish Toddler Tuesday — see a special Dr. Seuss-themed puppet show at 11 a.m. at the Marsh Pavilion. The perfect place to read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is surrounded by ocean friends in an aquarium setting.

One Fish, Two Fish, TRUE Fish, Blue Fish Scavenger Hunt — Dr. Seuss came up with some zany names, but did you know that some of the zaniest you will ever hear belong to fishes in the Aquarium? Kids and parents can take a multiple choice quiz that lets them guess the true names of fishes. Something extra fishy will be going on in some of the Aquariums as well. Search and see if you can find those red and blue fish!

Fish Face Painting — Get your face painted to look just like your favorite fish friends: June 5th-8th, 11 a.m. thru 2 p.m. daily

Become King or Queen of the Ocean — Decorate a World Oceans Day crown and be King or Queen of the ocean for the day.

Oh me! Oh My! Dive Program — Come and see a lot of funny things go by during our special dive program in the Red Sea Tunnel Aquarium beginning at 1 p.m. June 6, 7 and 8.

Presented by: Virginia Aquarium
More information: http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/
Contact (e-mail): Karen Burns (kpburns@virginiaaquarium.com)

USA - Camocean World Oceans Day Festival
Camano Island, Washington, USA (June 12th, 2010)

Let's Start a commotion at Camocean World Oceans Day Festival!

The goal of this event is to educate, and encourage people in hopes of positively influencing them to change their habits for a cleaner healthier world.

We are looking for groups that are planning or would like to plan a clean up around their area. This may include- beaches, parks, underwater, roadside and more. We would like to document any clean ups to show how much of a difference we can make together.

These clean ups are a lead into an educational and fun filled festival, hosted by Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. The date of the festival is Saturday June 12th, 2010. The time is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and it will be a free event, for both participants and the general public.

Special activities planned for the festival are:

* areas for environmental groups to set up displays and share with the public
* music
* activities and crafts for children
* nature walks
* guest speakers
* boat rides and boat rentals
* low tide beach walk
* artwork using recycled materials
* areas for people to have BBQs and picnics

Presented by: Oceans for Youth
More information: http://www.oceansforyouth.org/
Contact (e-mail): Christine Longdon (clongdon@verizon.net)

USA -
(June 12-14, 2010)

On Saturday, June 12, in celebration of International Oceans Day and the 100th anniversary of Jacques Cousteau�s birth, there will be a local happening at the Eastsound waterfront directly across from the Outlook Inn. The public is invited to join friends and neighbors to give pause to honor the sea � the heart of the earth � at 1:30 to 2 p.m. The Earth Ball will be there and music from the Odd Fellows. All are welcome and everyone is invited to contribute songs, poems, or anything to focus on our oceans. Earlier that day, and for the next two days, the public is invited to join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and intertidal animals on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront during these annual low tides. The research dates for the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory at the Waterfront Park are Saturday, June 12; Sunday, June 13; and Monday, June 14; at approximately 11:30 a.m. all three days. The public is advised to wear appropriate footwear for walking to the island (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach! For further information, go to www.Indianisland.info.

Presented by:
More information: http://orcasissues.com/international-oceans-day-celebration-june-12-with-indian-island-marine-health-observatory
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA -
Orcas Island, Washington (May 29th - June 5th, 2010)

Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, in conjunction with the Orcas Island, WA community will set aside this next week from (Sat. May 29 - Sat. June 5) for meditative labyrinth walks oriented to the healing of the oceans. All are invited to participate in this effort.

Presented by: Emmanuel/Community Labyrinth Committee
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Nancy Ayer (stxnancy@gmail.com)

USA - Fort Worden State Park Beach Clean Up
Port Townsend, Washington (June 8th, 2010)

Spend a few hours on the beaches of Fort Worden and help us pick up trash! Although these beaches get cleaned often there are still many pieces of plastic and garbage littering the beaches.

Presented by: Port Townsend Marine Science Center
More information: http://ptmsc.org/
Contact (e-mail): Valerie Lindborg (vlindborg@ptmsc.org)

USA - Dr. Suess Beach Party
Tacoma, WA, USA (June 8th, 2010)

Join us for a dive if you're a diver...or a touch tank if you've got kids! We'll be bringing a bit of the Ocean (uh...or Puget Sound) up for the kids to see. Bring a dish of deliciousness to share for a Potluck on the Puget in honor of World Ocean Day.

Presented by: GirlDiver Scuba
More information: http://www.girldiver.com/
Contact (e-mail): Cindy Ross (cindy@girldiver.com)

USVI - Mt. Washington Labyrinth
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (June 1st - 8th, 2010)

All walks on the MT. WASHINGTON LABYRINTH during the week of June 1 through June 8 will be dedicated to the healing of the ocean.

Presented by: Mt. Washington Labyrinth
More information: http://
Contact (e-mail): Nancy Ayer (stxnancy@gmail.com)

SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina - World Oceans Day 2010
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (June 8th, 2010)

Many celebrations of the world ocean. Details to be provided soon.

Presented by: CEDEPESCA
More information: http://www.cedepesca.net/
Contact (e-mail): Alejandra María Cornejo (alejandra.cornejo@cedepesca.net)

Argentina - 8 de Junio Día Mundial del Océano en Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (June 8th, 2010)

Las actividades están organizadas por el Grupo de Extensión Universitaria “La ciencia hace escuela” y constará de charlas a la comunidad a cargo de profesionales de la Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales de la UNMdP y del Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales Lorenzo Scaglia y la presentación del video “El océano, uno solo”, de producción original marplatense.

Programación

8 de junio a las 14:00hs

1) Presentación del video “El océano, uno solo”. Paypay Producciones. Mar del Plata. Argentina.

2) “Día mundial del océano”. A cargo del Dr. Eduardo Vallarino. Director del Grupo de Extensión La ciencia hace escuela. Departamento de Ciencias Marinas FCEyN. UNMdP.

3)“El caballito de mar: Monumento Natural de Mar del Plata”. A cargo de la Lic. Maria Gabriela Pujol. Subdirectora del Grupo de Extensión La ciencia hace escuela. FCEyN, UNMdP. Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales Lorenzo Scaglia.

Presented by: Grupo de Extensión La ciencia hace escuela
More information: http://www.maresyoceanos.com.ar/
Contact (e-mail): Eduardo Vallarino (elmarpedagogico@gamial.com)

Argentina - La BoTaFoGo ScUbA nIuS
Argentina (Throughout 2010)

La Primera Revista "poco seria" de Buceo

Presented by: La BoTaFoGo ScUbA nIuS
More information: http://labotafogoscubanius.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jorge Lorena (labotafogoscubanius@yahoo.com)

Brazil - World Oceans Day Celebration
Countrywide in Brazil (June 8th, 2010)

The concept for a World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Celebrate the 19th anniversary with us by spending time at the ocean on Tuesday, June 8th.

Presented by: Citizens of Brazil
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): ()

Colombia - CONFERENCIA TRABAJO DE CAMPO
MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA (ENERO 01 - ENERO 20 )

TRABAJO DE CAMPO SOBRE EL OCEANO, EN EL MAR CARIBE COLOMBIANO, QUE MUESTRA AL OCEANO COMO UN ECOSISTEMA FUNDAMENTAL PARA LA VIDA DEL PLANETA, EN UN HABITAT ESPECIFICO COMO ES EL ARRECIFE DE CORAL, SU BLANQUEAMIENTO PROGRESIVO, SU CALENTAMIENTO Y CONTAMINACIÓN Y COMO DAR PAUTAS PARA EVITAR SU CONTAMINACIÓN

Presented by: GESTION EN EDUCACION AMBIENTAL
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Misas Ramirez Carlos Alberto (carlosmisas1949@hotmail.com)

Peru - Casuarina´s World´s Ocean Day!
Lima, Lima, Peru (May 29th - June 12th, 2010)

Los alumnos del colegio Casuarinas, realizaran limpieza de playa, en la playa Punta Hermosa, en el sur de Lima. Con la colaboracion de nuestros compañeros estudiantes del colegio Dwight School de Nueva York, y el colegio estatal de Punta Hermosa.

Presented by: Casuarinas College
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Valentina Muñoz (vale-munoz@hotmail.com)

Peru - El Arte por el Oceano
Lima, Lima, Peru (May 29th - June 12th, 2010)

Se realizara un concurso para los jovenes alumnos, en el cual deben crear un dibujo con un slogan sobre la preservación del oceano.

Presented by: Colegio Casuarinas
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Estefania Urquizo (estefaniaalexandra@hotmail.com)

Venezuela - Semana Azul (películas en el océano)
Caracas, Venezuela (June 7-11, 2010)

Presentaremos
7 de junio: Documental planeta Tierra: aguas superficiales
8 de junio: The Cove
9 de junio: The big blue HORA: 10:30
10 de junio: Documental planeta Tierra: profundidades oceánicas
11 de junio: Sharkwater

El resto de las proyecciones se harán a las 11, en el aula 11.facultad de ciencias de la ucv caracas venezuela....centro de actividades subacuaticas de la facultad de ciencias

Presented by: biosub
More information: http://http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18498563695&ref=ts
Contact (e-mail): Marijul Narvaez (tequijulcita@gmail.com)

Venezuela - La Semana Azul
Caracas, Dtto Capital, Venezuela (June 7-11, 2010)

Showcase of various movies that portray the oceans, their conservation and importance to humans

Presented by: BIOSub
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Luis Felaco (lfelks@gmail.com)

WORLDWIDE AND ON-LINE

T-shirt for the world
United Kingdom (June 8th, 2010)

Everyone in the world should wear an ocean-themed T-shirt to show their support for World Oceans Day.

We would like to target this event for teenagers aged 16 - 25 primarily, but everyone can be part of this event just by wearing a t-shirt.

Each supporter can wear their t-shirt and ask everyone they met to sign their name in support on their t-shirt. the idea is to make people realise about World Ocean Day and acknowledge it and indirectly also become part of this event.

At the end, everyone should give their T-shirt to charity. Every shirt can be sold, raffled, or auctioned and all money raised from the process be used to support ocean-awareness in poor countries.

Presented by: Bucks New Uni
More information: http://skreened.com/environment/world-oceans-day-tshirt/
Contact (e-mail): Nanda Utama (nandautama@gmail.com)

Happy Hearts Love Sharks wedding contest
Worldwide (3/28/2010 - 6/08/2010)

As you may know shark fin soup is most popularly served at wedding banquets — and it is threatening to push sharks to extinction. This is why Shark Truth is launching the Happy Hearts Love Sharks wedding contest today to reward couples who want to Stop the Soup at their wedding banquet!

Did you know that a wedding banquet serving shark fin soup to 300 guests can kill up to 30 sharks?
Are you or somebody you know getting married this year and holding a Chinese wedding banquet? Submit your photo or video entry to Stop the Soup

ENTER NOW

Contest details and registration: http://sharktruth.com/wedding

Questions? Email wedding-contest@sharktruth.com

GREAT PRIZES

Enter for a chance to win one of three awesome prizes:

Trip to Mexico to swim with whale sharks - the biggest fish in the world!
A $500 wedding portrait package
Waterproof digital camera and an adopt a shark package

If you are one of the first 5 international couples to enter the contest, you will be getting Sharks Up Close (the beautiful coffee table book) as a bonus prize! We are still looking for our first 5!

CONTEST ENDS WORLD OCEANS DAY JUNE 8TH, 2010

WHO'S ELIGIBLE

Must be holding Chinese wedding banquet (at restaurant or hotel serving Chinese food)
Wedding banquet must have been between January 2008 and December 2010
Did not or will not serve shark fin soup
Contest details and registration: http://sharktruth.com/wedding

Presented by: Shark Truth
More information: http://sharktruth.com/wedding
Contact (e-mail): Claudia Li (claudia@sharktruth.com)

Surf Sweets Art Contest Celebrating World Oceans Day
Worldwide (May 25th - June 10th, 2010)

Surf Sweets©, the country's leading brand of organically sweetened, totally delicious gummy candies and jelly beans, has announced its second annual Art Contest Celebrating World Oceans Day.

Surf Sweets encourages children aged 5 to 13 to submit original hand-drawn artwork that depicts the wealth of life forms inhabiting our oceans. Artwork must be submitted no later than June 30, 2010 either online via the company's website (www.surfsweets.com) or the Surf Sweets Facebook page, by mail to Surf Sweets Art Contest, 65 E. Palatine Rd, Suite 123, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 or through a participating retailer.

Winning submissions will be determined by officials at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Two prizes will be awarded per age group (5-7, 8-10, 11-13). The first-place prize consists of free framing of winning art; one year's supply of Surf Sweets natural and organic candies; and four tickets to local zoo, aquarium or museum. The second-place prize is one year's supply of Surf Sweets candies.

For more information and contest entry forms, visit www.surfsweets.com

Presented by: Surf Sweets
More information: http://www.surfsweets.com/
Contact (e-mail): (info@surfsweets.com)

Buy a set of pushpins and we'll donate $5
Online — Worldwide (June 8th, 2010)

For every set of our sea life pushpins purchased on June 8th, www.LapelPinPlanet.com will donate $5.00 to The Ocean Project.

Visit us at http://www.Facebook.com/LapelPinPlanet to find out more and for a link to make a purchase.

Our environmentally friendly Pewter pins are handcrafted in Rhode Island using electricity generated by 100% renewable resources.

Presented by: Jim Clift Design, Inc.
More information: http://www.LapelPinPlanet.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jim Clift (info@jimclift.com)

World Oceans Day Repatterning
Virtual (Bellingham, WA) (June 8th, 2010)

Using a process called Resonance Repatterning, this session will work with identifying issues and intentions for our oceans. With these will be positive and tangible actions, awareness and possibilities that can be taken into your life. This session is FREE and virtual.

Here is the FOCUS QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OceansDayRepatterning

Presented by: Windows to the Heart
More information: http://www.windowstotheheart.net/
Contact (e-mail): Kimberly Rex (krexinbell@aol.com)

UnityWave
Worldwide (June 5th-6th, 2010)

http://www.unitywave.com

If you are new to Unity Wave, we welcome you with open arms and would like to share our enthusiasm and desire to bring about restoration to the Gulf. Unity Wave was born in recognition of the need for an unprecedented response to co-ordinate a world wide, synchronized outpouring of conscious intention to cleanse the Gulf oil spill and restore the area back to its natural beauty.

You can actively contribute by consciously holding your focused intention for the Gulf of Mexico. Together we will create a powerful group synergy... the Unity Wave.

Times in various time zones

New York (U.S.A.)
Saturday, 5th June, 2010 at 7:00 PM EST (UTC-4 hours)

Presented by: UnityWave
More information: http://www.unitywave.com/
Contact (e-mail): Annette Laporte (unitywave@gmail.com)

Wine Lovers for World Oceans Day
Online - Everywhere (June 8th, 2010)

Winery Insider, the first members-only, private sale company to focus exclusively on the wine category, and Humanitas Wine Company are teaming up on World Oceans Day in support of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response effort. 100% of the profits of Humanitas wines sold by Winery Insider during the one-day sale, featuring the winery’s Signum and Good Earth wines at 40% or more below suggested retail prices, will be donated to Oceana to support Deepwater Horizon oil spill relief efforts.

First-time customers who enter the site via http://www.wineryinsider.com/sign-up/?ref=oceans will receive $10 Insider Credits to use towards their first purchase.

Winery Insider's 24-hour, inventory-limited sale, starting at 12:00 am June 8th, represents an opportunity to purchase limited-production wines while contributing to World Oceans Day efforts.

Presented by: Winery Insider
More information: http://www.wineryinsider.com/
Contact (e-mail): Danielle Westfall (danielle@wineryinsider.com)

Oceans Are Talking Release
The planet (June 8th, 2010)

A CD for children full of great songs all about the ocean is being released to the public on WOD. Available at www.oceansaretalking.org We would love you to sing along, spread the word, and teach your parents how important the oceans are for all of us! All profits benefit organizations helping to conserve the oceans.

Presented by: The Ocean Foundation
More information: http://www.oceansaretalking.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ann Luskey (ann@happynomad.com)

Oceanic Blog-A-Thon
Internet (June 7th-9th)

Participate in our 2nd Oceanic Blog-A-Thon!

A blogging marathon about our Oceans for World Oceans Day! Participants from across the Globe will share their memories, experience, knowledge, inspiration of our Oceans.

Hosted by blog "Here and There and Everywhere" where links will be provided to all the participating blogs and their relevant posts.

Presented by: Group of Bloggers
More information: http://crazycrishereandthere.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Cristina Beans (crazycrisb@ymail.com)

World Oceans Day Challenge
none (June 8th, 2010)

World Ocean Day Challenge:

To celebrate World Ocean's Day on June 8 2010, Lucid Publishing and the author of The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book propose a CHALLENGE to Do Something Unusual to Help Protect Coral Reefs. You might be surprised that helping protect marine resources could improve your health and even save you money! Choose one of the suggestions from the list provided below and implement it. Then, send this list to as many of your friends that you think are up to the challenge.

1.) Stop Smoking: Chemicals used in the production of tobacco products are not only hazardous to your health but they can also affect the health of the reef. Cigarette butts left in large numbers on beaches can end up in the ocean and these chemicals can leach into the water. Chemicals found in the soil where tobacco grows can also find their way into the ocean via runoff. Save your health, save money and save the environment. If you smoke a pack a day, you could spend around $200 per month on cigarettes. If you donated just a quarter of this money to a reef conservation organization like SAVE OUR SEAS, you could make a substantial contribution to reef conservation and protection efforts, all while saving money and saving your own health.

2.) Plant a Tree: Trees take up carbon dioxide, which contributes to both global warming and ocean acidification. These two phenomena are contributing to the demise of coral reefs. Now don't just plant any old tree. Choose a non-invasive or native variety, or consider planting a nitrogen fixer (eliminating the need to apply fertilizer) or a fruit tree (to feed your family). Trees help increase infiltration and reduce erosion, thereby limiting the amount of chemicals and sediment that enter the ocean that can affect reefs. Choose organic fertilizers or make your own compost if your tree needs a boost.

3.) Go to a Garage Sale or check out Craig's List: The next time you are in need of a new set of dishes, lawn mower, patio furniture or beach chair, check out a garage sale. Chances are what you need, already exists. Buying gently used items is a great way to recycle and you can save money and fuel on shipping. While you are there, pick up some second-hand "Tupperware" to help you cut back on the number of sandwich bags you use.

4.) Vow to Never Buy Bottled Water Again: Instead, get yourself a good filter and a recycled glass or stainless steel bottle to reuse. Plastic from the production of water bottles and caps tends to end up in the ocean. There is already an island of plastic the size of Texas floating around out there. Plastic threatens wildlife by both ingestion and entanglement and the effects of chemicals leaching from the plastics are still unknown. If you buy just one case of water per month for your family, you will go through approximately 250 bottles per year. That's 250 million bottles a year just for the population in Hawaii. Plus, fuel is wasted to ship them. At roughly $6.00 per case, you can save at least $75/year. Just another way to save money while protecting reefs!

5.) If you Wait Tables, Stop Suggesting the Fresh Catch. The demand for certain species of fresh fish is outweighing the supply. Lower numbers are forcing lawmakers to implement "seasons" for certain species like Opakapaka. If you must eat seafood, choose sustainable seafood (learn more at Seafood Watch). If you dine out, order a vegetarian item, grass fed organic beef, or other organically or sustainably produced food. Organically raised food is not only healthier for you but also healthier for the environment. Properly managed grazing fields have good cover to reduce erosion and if there are no chemicals sprayed in the fields, then no chemicals will be entrained in any runoff that may result.

6.) Organize or Attend a Beach Cleanup: Or as an alternative, just pick up excess litter while you are at the beach. This simple activity is often contagious. Try it and see how many people come to help you out.

Lucid Publishing is a small publishing house dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting the responsible use of resources. Their most recent title, The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book is not only printed on recycled paper but also teaches readers about the importance of conservation. For more information about Lucid Publishing's environmental philosophy or to get copies of free reef fish coloring sheets please visit www.lucid-hawaii.com.

Presented by: Lucid Publishing
More information: http://www.lucid-hawaii.com/
Contact (e-mail): n/a n/a (n/a)

Boat Playgrounds around the Globe
Global (June 8th, 2010)

This is a blog post on PlayGroundology (http://playgroundology.wordpress.com) that links to two flickr galleries displaying 36 photos of boat playgrounds around the world.

You are welcome to post the link on your site when the blog post goes live at 5h00 Atlantic Standard Time, June 8.

Presented by: PlayGroundology
More information: http://playgroundology.wordpress.com/
Contact (e-mail): Alex Smith (playgroundology@gmail.com)

Music and World Oceans Day
(June 4th, 2010)

Celebrating World Ocean Day with a Blog post on Celtic and Americana music of the waters, with photographs of the Irish Sea. Enjoy!

Presented by: Music Road
More information: http://musicroad.blogspot.com/2010/06/music-and-world-oceans-day.html
Contact (e-mail): Kerry Dexter (riosur@aol.com)

CapRougeDay 2010
Global Worldwide (June 11th, 2010)

It is high time to act, individually and collectively, for the future of our blue planet. To make a first simple step we can do something, we can show that we care.

We can wear a red cap, at least one day, at least at Captain Cousteau's birthday.
Wear a red cap and upload your photo!

If you care for the oceans, if you care about the future, wear a red cap and get involved!

Presented by: Lighthouse Foundation
More information: http://www.caprougeday.org/
Contact (e-mail): Joerg Grabo (caprouge@lighthouse-foundation.org)

World Oceans Day
Family Invited Event in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Hawaii (ASAP - ASAP)

People doing all they can for our ocean and wildlife. The extended Hall family invites you to work and help each other in respect of the world ocean. Help Kevin Costner who has been working on this for 15 years or more not to mention his work with an Oil-Extracting machine while caring about the environment.

Presented by: A & D Services
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Donna Hall (donna96821@hotmail.com)

Free Ocean Parcel Registration at oceansforme.com
Worldwide (June 8th-14th, 2010)

The Ocean Registry project was created by a school teacher to promote ocean awareness, to connect people to the oceans in a most beautiful and fun way. The Ocean Registry found at www.oceansforme.com, in collaboration with FollowingSeas.org, in a campaign to honor World Oceans Day, and to promote how we are all connected to the ocean, is giving away Promo codes for a Free Ocean Parcel registration package to anyone who loves the ocean! Anyone interested in registering an ocean parcel for free should contact info@oceansforme.com with the e-mail subject World Oceans Day Free Parcel Code.

The offer is valid from June 8, 2010 to June 14, 2010.

Presented by: The Ocean Registry
More information: http://www.oceansforme.com/
Contact (e-mail): Lina Virzintas (lina@oceansforme.com)

Scientists Call for a Worldwide System of Marine Reserves on World Oceans Day
Worldwide (June 8th, 2010)

More than 245 marine scientists from 35 countries are calling for the establishment of a worldwide system of very large, highly protected marine reserves as an essential and long overdue contribution to improving stewardship of the global oceanic environment.

While small marine reserves are known to protect some species, large reserves comparable to large national parks on land are necessary to better protect sea life in our oceans, which cover 71% of the planet.

By signing the statement, the experts endorsed the scientific case for designating very large, highly protected marine reserves and called on policymakers to take bolder action in establishing these areas. The statement issued by Global Ocean Legacy, a project of the Pew Environment Group, was released on Tuesday for World Oceans Day.

The need to set aside more and larger marine reserves as one means of ensuring the continued health of our oceans is well accepted among marine scientists, said Dr. Bernard Salvat, noted coral reef scientist and professor emeritus at the University of Paris' Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (EPHE) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). We have to work on very large trans-boundary marine protected areas with intergovernmental agreements. We now need to speak out to educate governments and the public about the crisis facing our oceans and the long term benefits of establishing large, no-take marine reserves.

Overfishing, pollution and climate change are adversely affecting the health of the world's oceans, and ultimately threatening the livelihoods, food security and economic development of millions of people. Very large reserves can help reduce these problems, according to a recently published book, The Unnatural History of the Sea, by Dr. Callum Roberts, who is with the UK University of York.

Less than 0.5 percent of the world's oceans are fully protected from extractive or destructive activities. Large, no-take marine reserves have been shown to blunt the effects of excessive commercial fishing by offering a refuge for sea life to breed and spawn, providing for healthier fisheries as the fish swim into surrounding areas, and thus ensuring more resilient coastal economies. Because the ecosystems in ocean reserves are healthier, they are also more resistant to the damage caused by pollution, climate change and a wide range of other development activities.

More than a century after nations had the foresight to protect important landscapes like Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Kruger National Park in South Africa, they have just begun to turn their attention to protecting similarly significant places in the sea, said Jay Nelson, director of Global Ocean Legacy. The world's leaders need to recognize what more than 245 marine scientists from across the world understand: that the designation of very large, highly protected marine reserves is critical to maintaining the health of the ocean environment.

Global Ocean Legacy, a project of the Pew Environment Group in partnership with the Oak Foundation, Lyda Hill, the Robertson Foundation and the Sandler Foundation, strives to protect and preserve Earth's most important and unspoiled oceanic ecosystems. Its goal is to work with local citizens and governments to secure the designation of a handful of world class, no-take reserves that will provide ecosystem scale benefits and help conserve the global marine heritage.

A copy of the science statement (available in English and French) as well as additional information about Global Ocean Legacy is available at: www.globaloceanlegacy.org

Presented by: Global Ocean Legacy
More information: http://www.globaloceanlegacy.org/
Contact (e-mail): ()

Earth Healing Day
Worldwide (August 15th, 2010)

A Global Healing experience dedicated to Mother Earth. Noon to 1 pm, August 15th, time zone by time zone from The International Dateline, people across our planet chanting and praying for healing for Mother Earth. Check out www.earthhealingday.com for more info.

Presented by: Earth Healing Day
More information: http://www.earthhealingday.com/
Contact (e-mail): Paul Martin (earthhealingday@gmail.com)

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