WORLD OCEANS DAY MEDIA AND OUTREACH KIT

Resources To Use

Feel free to download and use any of these resources to help spread the word about World Oceans Day or promote your event - no need to ask first!

 

World Oceans Day Logo (PNG format)

World Oceans Day Logo (JPG Format)

Press Release from The Ocean Project (Word Document)

Sample Press Release for your organization (Word Document)

Promotional poster – from The Ocean Project and World Ocean Network (PDF - 2.14Mb)

Sample event flyer (PDF)

Action poster (Word Document)

Letter to the editor about World Oceans Day (Word Document)

Sample resolution to officially celebrate World Oceans Day (from Hawaii) (PDF Document)

Song for the Ocean (MP3 download – 5.7MB)

Seas the Day bookmark with ocean conservation pledge (contact us)

Monterey Bay Aquarium National Seafood Guide 2008 (contact us)

Outreach Tips – How to Help Spread the Word

You can help us make this World Oceans Day the most successful yet by simply spreading the word. Here are some tips for getting people fired up about World Oceans Day in your community!

For organizations

  • Display the World Oceans Day promotional poster and event flyer at your organization and distribute the action poster or brochure to visitors at your entrance, exit or gift shop.
  • Create a widget for World Oceans Day on your homepage and link to information about your event and the World Oceans Day website.
  • Submit the World Oceans Day press release highlighting your event to a local newspaper or radio station.
  • Create a fun onsite World Oceans Day display addressing an issue connected to this year's theme "helping our climate – helping our ocean," with the action brochure and Seas the Day bookmarks available as a take-away.
  • Host a news conference on World Oceans Day to publicize your events and highlight things people can do individually to help conserve the ocean for the future.
  • Advertise! Put the World Oceans Day logo on posters, t-shirts, everything!
  • Have docents, tour guides, and other staff mention World Oceans Day to visitors.

For individuals

  • Use the sample letter provided to write a letter to your local newspaper editor promoting World Oceans Day.
  • Use the sample letter provided to write a letter to your local representative asking them to take action to make World Oceans Day an official celebration in your town or country. Read Hawaii's success story!
  • Distribute the World Oceans Day promotional poster at local libraries, schools, beaches, parks, community bulletin boards, other public areas, and your work place.
  • Post the World Oceans Day logo, a call to celebration, and a link to the website on your social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
  • Request to hear the Song for the Ocean on your local radio station.
  • Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about World Oceans Day.

 

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