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AFRICA

Egypt - Underwater Clean Up
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt (June 8th, 2009)

Camel Dive Club, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt will offer all 3rd dives free of charge on 8th June 2009, to involve our guests in an underwater clean-up on local and house reefs.

Presented by: Camel Dive Club
More information: http://www.cameldive.com/
Contact (e-mail): Catherine Bates (ecotribe@cameldive.com)

Gabon - MENAGE TON LITTORAL
Libreville/Gabon (Africa) (June 6-7, 2009)

En mars
le 1er: Journée Mondiale de la Protection Civile Actions - mener et activités proposés:
Sensibilisation et information du public sur l’intérêt de garder les plages propres;
Balisage des points dangereux sur les plages de Libreville et ses environs tout en mettant en évidence le rôle et la "importance de la protection civile dans la protection de la environnement marin".

En juin
le 5: Journée Mondiale de l’Environnement
le 8: Journée Mondiale de l’Océan Actions - mener et activités proposés:

Nettoyage des plages de deux (2) Communes (Libreville et Owendo)

Sensibilisation et information du public sur les enjeux environnementaux marins et susciter son envie d'adopter un comportement durable en lui donnant des pistes d'action;

Lancement du Concept GREEN BEACH.

Presented by: ONG Sauvons La PLANETE
More information: #coming soon
Contact (e-mail): RENAMY ROGOULA Floris (slplanete@yahoo.fr)

ASIA

China - BLOOM Benefit Dinner
Hong Kong, SAR (June 8th, 2009)

BLOOM, a non-profit organization dedicated solely to marine conservation, is holding its first Benefit Dinner at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Under the patronage of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and in collaboration with the Hong Kong International Coastal Clean-up Challenge, BLOOM's Benefit Dinner already has the support of the WWF HK, Ecovision Asia, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce HK and the Business Environment Council. This evening will be an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the problems that threaten the marine environment in Hong Kong and beyond. BLOOM will offer solutions so that every individual can take action to help restore healthy oceans. The BLOOM Benefit Dinner will become an annual event, ensuring that World Ocean Day becomes a permanent fixture in the Hong Kong calendar, and that 8 is always a lucky number for BLOOM and for the oceans.

Presented by: BLOOM Association
More information: http://www.bloomassociation.org/
Contact (e-mail): Isabel Jarrett (isabeljarrett@bloomassociation.org)

India - Photographic Exhibition on Ocean
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (June 8-9th, 2009)

Oceans are under pressure of pollution. In India coastal part of Arabian sea is under deterioration but till no proper attention is given to clean coastal areas. Therefore to create awareness among the fishemen, school-children and others a exhibition of photographs showing present and past condition of coastal areas in India in genreal and in Maharashtra in particular will be arranged on the ocean day.

Presented by: The Institute of Science
More information: http://www.bgkulkarni.com/
Contact (e-mail): Balasaheb Kulkarni (balasaheb_k@hotmail.com)

India - Quiz on Ocean
Chennai, TamilNadu, India (June 8th, 2009)

We will conduct our Quiz Show on Oceans of the World on June 8th, 2009.

Address: No12, old NO:14, 4th Street, Surendra Nagar, Adambakkam, Chennai.
Phone:91-44-22604324
Mobile:91-9894967956

Presented by: Quiz on Ocean
More information: http://sureshrajbakthavatchalam.wordpress.com/
Contact (e-mail): Sureshraj Bakthavatchalam (raj_suresh@yahoo.com)

Indonesia - Horizon; When Land, Ocean, Sky Meet in One Line
Jakarta, Indonesia (June 5-8, 2009)

Established in 2008, Waita21 is Non-Profit Organization dedicated to Youth and Children for Marine Life Conservation — particularly on the Indonesian Sea.

Born under a united philosophy where Land, Ocean and Sky are an inseparable circle, Waita21 has designed "Horizon" to promote "The Battle to Save the Blue Planet"^TM.

Horizon is an illustration where Earth's and mankind's future can be saved — should the land, ocean, and sky be equally protected.

Under The Horizon, Waita21 is encouraging public awareness of what is called as the biggest battle in Earth's history: "The Climate Change"^TM.

Presented by: Waita21
More information: http://www.waita21.com/
Contact (e-mail): Nofa Lestari (novalestari@waita21.com)

Maldives - Day of Celebration
The Maldives (June 8th, 2009)

Maldivians are encouraged to celebrate World Ocean Day as follows:

Everyone in the whole country is going to wear a cotton T-shirt in which the Earth Day logo is painted on it.
All Maldivians will wake up early in the morning on the 8th of June.
On June 8th at 6:00AM everyone will clean the sea reef as well all the beaches within the islands.
There will be a swimming competition from Malé to Hulhule International Airport.

Presented by: Government Sponsored
More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives
Contact (e-mail): Mohamed Haleem (md.haleem@gmail.com)

Maldives - "one ocean, one climate, one future"
Angsana Ihuru,Ihuru/North Mal'e Atoll, Maldi (June 6-8, 2009)

Angsana Maldives Ihuru is a 4 star resort, which is located in North Male Atoll. Although this is a famous tourist destination, we also take care of our marine environment. We have one department (MARINE Lab) specially dedicated to marine conservation.

To celebrate WORLD OCEANS DAY we already planned some activities, that includes:

Inviting school children to our resort,to see our projects like our electric reef, coral gardens and our green sea turtle conservation projects.
We will conduct educational lectures for school children.
Reef cleaning: all the staff will join and we will invite our (in house guest) as well.

Presented by: Angsana Maldives Ihuru (Marine Lab)
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Hassan Solah (hsolah101@hotmail.com)

Maldives - Ocean Awareness Session
Royal Island Resort & Spa, Rep. of Maldives (June 5-6, 2009)

We are providing information about marine life, endangered marine species, protected areas in the ocean and the importance of ocean to students of BAEC and resort staff of Royal Island Resort & Spa

Presented by: Royal Access Club
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Hawwa Shiuma (accessclub@royal-island.com.mv)

Maldives - Celebrate The Ocean
Kuredu Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives (June 6-8, 2009)

ProDivers is one of the Maldives largest scuba diving operations, based in the Lhaviyani Atoll on Kuredu Island Resort. Realising the importance of the oceans and preserving this incredible underwater environment, we have planned some events to help increase ocean awareness across all ages:

6th June 2009

Visiting a Maldivian school on the neighboring island of Hinnavaru to have some fun and help explain more about the underwater realm of the Indian Ocean and it's conservation
Showing a locally produced film to explain more about the local conditions and local marine life
Take the Hinnavaru school children (aged between 8 - 14) snorkeling together with our instructors to a local reef and explain more about the local ecosystem
Presentation of certificates for all participants
8th June 2009

Promotion of World Ocean Day around the dive center and resort
The clean up of 2 local islands and reefs together with guests who wish to participate and staff of Kuredu Island Resort

Presented by: ProDivers Maldives Ltd
More information: http://prodivers.com/
Contact (e-mail): Darren Caple (Darren@prodivers.com)

Maldives - Caring luxury activities at Baros
Baros (Island), North Male' Atoll (June 5-8, 2009)

At Baros we aspire to nurture and sustain our unique environment and we have a part to play in promoting sustainable tourism. We are serious in our commitment to the environment in which we live and work and our responsibility to ensure its protection.In participation to upcoming World Environment Day and World Oceans Day, we have designed some beneficial "caring luxury" activities for our guests and personnel.

Presented by: Baros Maldives
More information: http://www.baros.com/
Contact (e-mail): (sales@baros.com.mv)

Maldives - Art Exhibition
Male, Maldives (June 6th, 2009)

A special art exhibition to be held at Raalhugadu Area, Lonuziyaraiy Kolhu

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Maldives - Official opening of Marine Museum
Male, Maldives (June 6th, 2009)

The official opening of Maldives' first Marine Museum at Marine Research Center

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Maldives - Live Panel Discussion
Male, Maldives (June 6th, 2009)

A live panel discussion will be telecast from Television Maldives from 20:30 - 21:30 in the afternoon locally.

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Maldives - Swimming Rally
Male, Maldives (June 8th, 2009)

We're holding a swimming event from Hulhule to Artificial Beach, Male at 8:00 am

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Maldives - Oceans Day Supplement
Male, Maldives (June 8th, 2009)

A special supplement on World Oceans Day will be published in the daily news Haveeru

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Maldives - Nationwide Reef and Beach cleaning event
Maldives (June 6th, 2009)

Nationwide Reef and beach cleaning event will be started in the early morning of June 6th.

Presented by: Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture
More information: http://www.fishagri.gov.mv/
Contact (e-mail): Ahmed Zareer (ahmedzaryr@fishagri.gov.mv)

Philippines - The East Asian Congress 2009
Manila, Philippines (11/23/2009 - 11/27/2009)

The EAS Congress 2009 will be hosted by the Government of the Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It is being organized by the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and DENR and supported by the Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Office for Project Services and Coastal Management Center.

Presented by: PEMSEA
More information: http://www.pemsea.org/eascongress
Contact (e-mail): Maggie Uy (mmuy@pemsea.org)

Philippines - Celebrate the Sea
Manila, Philippines (June 12-14, 2009)

The Celebrate the Sea Festival is comprised of an international underwater film and photographic competitions, workshops on underwater photography, seminars of our ocean environment, children painting competitions and Shoot Out competition.

Presented by: OceanNEnvironment
More information: http://www.CelebratetheSea.com
Contact (e-mail): Emma Bastian (cts@oneocean.com)

Philippines - coastal clean-up and mangrove planting
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines (May 24-June 7, 2009)

We offer a coastal clean-up and mangrove planting in one of the coastal barangays of Cagayan de Oro City, organized by a service fraternity/sorority on June 07, 2009.

We will also have an awareness seminar to the residents living along the shoreline in coordination with department of environment and natural resources and the local authorities to help us protect and conserve the mangroves that we will plant.

Presented by: Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity
More information: http://www.freewebs.com/mutheta/index.htm
Contact (e-mail): Darwin Abejuela (wayne1925@yahoo.com)

Philippines - Island Ecological Theater Caravan
Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines (May 12-17, 2009)

This theatrical play on environmental conservation will focus on the following stories:

The Marine Sanctuary
The Endangered Marine Turtle
The Adventure of Flying Fish
The Web of Life
When Marine Organisms Strike
The Marine Park Ranger
The Climate Change and Coral Reef;and
Ecological Balance
Most of the actors/characters in this play are alumni from our six months residential program for the out-of-school youth in the island of Palawan, Philippines. And, these activities are part of our Environmental Information Education and Communication campaign.

The major objectives of this play are:

To increase community awareness on marine environmental issues and challenges.
To help the community acquire a set of values and feelings of concern for their marine environment and the motivation for actively participating in environmental improvement and protection.
To foster appreciation of the biological richness of the Cagayan Ridge Corridor.
To inform people about the benefits of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and MPA networks, and the efforts that are being undertaken to establish them.
What are MPAs and what are the benefits of establishing them?
What is an MPA network and how does it work?
To encourage the community to support the MPAs
This initiative was funded by Conservation International Philippines with the support of their program on Sulu Sulawesi Sea Scape.

Presented by: Palawan Conservation Corps
More information: http://palcorps.tripod.com/
Contact (e-mail): Edilberto Magpayo (pal_corps@yahoo.com)

Philippines - ocean day in ocean adventure
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines (June 6-8, 2009)

Celebrate the day with the world. Incorporate the message of the World Oceans Day through show (sea lion, Dolphin, and the shark feeding). Also have an art activity for kids

Presented by: Wildlife In Need Foundation
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Marie Agnes Sulla (marieagnessulla14@gmail.com)

Philippines - Coastal Clean-up
Brgy. Dahican, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur. (June 10th, 2009)

On June 10, 2009, our company will conduct a coastal clean-up together with representatives from different government offices.

Presented by: CTP Construction & Mining Corporation
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Yones Rae Alutaya (rae_yones@yahoo.com)

Philippines - Event Ads Magazine
Philippines (June 12-14, 2009)

It's an honor to be a part of World Ocean Day 2009! Join us in celebrating the spirit of our world ocean.

Presented by: Event Ads Magazine
More information: http://www.eventadsmagazine.com/
Contact (e-mail): Kathy Olano (kathy.enriquez@gmail.com)

Philippines - Candaping High School - SSG Monthly Coastal Clean Up
Candaping B, Maria, Siquijor, Philippines (June 12th, 2009 - March 31st, 2010)

The Supreme Student Government of Candaping High School through it Task Force Kapaligiran will be having the monthly coastal clean up in Maria, Siquior seashores especially in Prinsesa Bulakna Area.

Presented by: Candaping High School - Supreme Student Government
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Ronie Mabayambang (roniemabayambang@yahoo.com)

Singapore - Sea Huggers
Singapore (June 6th, 2009)

This Saturday June 6th, come along to the Post Museum for an evening of film and music celebrating World Oceans Day.

At 8pm a screening of Werner Herzog's fascinating and hilarious documentary "Encounters at the End of the World". The world's greatest living film maker travels to Antarctica to tell the stories of the men, women and seals who live and work there.

Following, music provided by DJs Dendrochronology (Caribou, Canada/UK) and Frangipani (Wallasey Soundsystem, UK).

Bar and food available from Post Museum's in-house cafe Food #03.

$13 SGD including one complimentary boozey drink. Less for a complimentary non-boozey one.

Proceeds go to the David Suzuki Foundation's Ocean Conservation efforts.

Presented by: singapudlian
More information: http://singapudlian.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Emma Jackson (emmajackson@gmail.com)

Singapore - World Ocean Day 2009
One°15 Marina, Singapore (June 7th, 2009)

For the Ocean day 2009, Infinity Sea Tribe is welcoming people on board to present their project and interact with local people. We will put emphasis on the questions of climate change and its impacts on the natural and human environment of the Pacific region. Activities are organised with children to raise awerness about global warming and to show opportunities of eco-actions. To conclude, an exhibition-show "Pacific Exotica" will be presented.

The Infinity Sea Tribe is a group of 18 international crew members sailing on Infinity, a 120 ft sailing vessel currently embarking upon a 3 year expedition. As sailors circumnavigating the Pacific Ocean, we witness first hand the beauty and fragility of the islands, the devastation of water pollution, over-fishing, coral reef declination and most alarmingly, the impact of climate change.

Presented by: Infinity Sea Tribe
More information: http://www.infinityseatribe.com/
Contact (e-mail): (sailinginfinity@gmail.com)

Sri-Lanka - Organize Awareness Campaign on Marine Pollution Prevention
Colombo, Sri-Lanka (June 8th, 2009)

The coastal waters of Sri-Lanka are exposed to various types of pollutants. These sources release high amount of pollutants in to the sea daily. The pollution produces various environmental and socioeconomic problems. Some of the major pollution is due to: Industrial waste, Agriculture (Pesticides and fertilizers are used extensively in Sri Lanka. Run-off with agrochemicals drains into rivers, estuaries, lagoons and eventually into the ocean), Domestic waste, and Aquaculture and Oil pollution (as a consequence of the international shipping routes to the south of Sri Lanka, the country's coastal waters are exposed to oil pollution from the heavy maritime traffic in the area). Ballistic water is causing environmental imbalance due to the introduction of invasive species and Diseases Degradation of Natural Habitats, Salinisation, Coastal Erosion, over fishing and Destructive Fishing Practices — not to mention unregulated Tourism. The Sri Lanka Nature Forum (SLNF) with collaboration of (MPPA) Marine Pollution Prevention Authority and (CEA) Central Environmental Authority will organize Awareness campaign on Marine Pollution Prevention in Colombo on the 8th of June 2009.

Presented by: SLNF
More information: http://www.slnf.net/
Contact (e-mail): Ajantha Palihawadana (slnf@sltnet.lk)

Taiwan - Marine Education Festival of Museum
Kaohsiung, Taiwan (July 11-18, 2009)

National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium plans to held a Marine Education Festival in coming July in 2009. Supported by the Education Administration, this festival, held at National Museum of Science Technology from July 11 to July 18, will also include the other 15 National Museums around Taiwan. It is estimated that fifty thousand people will attend the festival to enjoy education activities associated with exhibitions, hand-on experiments and watching shows on marine culture to understand the influence of ocean to the human life.

Presented by: National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
More information: http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/Default.aspx?tabid=512&language=en-US
Contact (e-mail): Yung-Hui Chen (aqua@nmmba.gov.tw)

Taiwan - Beach Clean-up in Kenting National Park
Pingtung, Taiwan (April 25, 2009)

Joint the beach clean-up in Kenting National Park! Please register on-line so we know you are participating. Thank you.

Presented by: Kenting National Park Headquarters
More information: http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/CP/Activity/Activity.aspx?SN=192
Contact (e-mail): (weichia@cpami.gov.tw)

Taiwan - Underwater cleanup
Pingtung, Taiwan (May 15, 2009)

Monthly underwater cleanup is executed by local divers. They help to remove trash from sea.

Presented by: Kenting National Park Headquarters
More information: http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/
Contact (e-mail): Hsiao-Ching Kuo (shouching@ktnp.gov.tw)

Taiwan - Long-term monitoring of the marine ecosystem of Kenting National Park
Pingtung, Taiwan (03/01/2009 - 12/31/2009)

National Taiwan Ocean University team executes this program including sewage discharges, habitat destruction, overfishing, and eutrofication of seagrass beds, among its activities.

Presented by: Kenting National Park Headquarters
More information: http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/
Contact (e-mail): Hsiao-Ching Kuo (shouching@ktnp.gov.tw)

Taiwan - The Coldest Work in Summer - A Day to take care of Penguins in NMMBA
Checheng, Pingtung, Taiwan (June 8 - July 29, 2009)

In response to the World Oceans Day 2009, an activity of "The Coldest Work in Summer" — A Day to Take Care of Pengiuns in NMMBA — will be held by National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium since 8th June. One been balloted and evaluated impartially in our website would be the fortunate person taking care of penguins for a day. Hopefully by this activity, an awareness of issues for marine pollution and global warming would be advanced by attracting public concerns with polar creatures.

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

OCEANIA

Australia - Aquasearch Aquarium
Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2009)

Great Barrier Reef display featuring 23 yr. old cultured giant clams (Tridacna gigas), cultured clown anemonefish, other marine fish, corals and invertebrates + a video.

Presented by: Aquassearch (Aquarium & Consultancies)
More information: http://www.aquasearch.net.au/
Contact (e-mail): Rick Braley (braley@austarnet.com.au)

Australia - Magnetic Island celeberations
Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2009)

Marine Wildlife Australia in conjunction with North Queensland Dry Tropics are to launch a Dolphin and Dugong book and a mascot on the day at Picnic Bay Mall on Magnetic Island. There will be media coverage of this event. Several Horseshoe Bay businesses are donating prizes and reduced price jetski and water sports on the day...business names to be announced. The internet cafe at Arcadia is running marine movies throughout the day on tv's and organising beach cleanup.

Presented by: Picnic Bay Coast Care
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Barbara J Gibbs (bgibbs131056@hotmail.com)

Australia - World Ocean Day Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia
Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2009)

Festivities at Picnic Bay Mall including interactive and informative displays with NGO's, eco-friendly products, craft and art, book launching, fashion parade and music and plants. The school children's poster competition will be drawn along with quality prizes from several resorts and local businesses just for attendance. Kids art available to make mementos. Picnic Bay Beach Cleanup during morning fest. Films from Sea Turtle Foundation and special powerpoint display from Nagasaki University on acidification of oceans, as well as other conservation items will be shown in the courtyard gallery. Antonio Moran's Family Restaurant will be open from breakfast onwards for good value meals. The history and craft centre will be having 2 film and coral displays with tea and cofee, Rick Braly's aquarium displaying films and clam/fish research, The Lounge internet cafe at Arcadia showing marine films and sponsoring Geoffrey Bay beach cleanup, Pleasure Divers to monitor beach and reef cleanups and educational snorkel tours. Alma Bay will host the children's sandgarden competition and Barefoot Art, Food, Wine will ost a sculpture garden walk featuring oceanic works at Horseshoe Bay. Bungalow Bay Koala Park may host a marine talk in the evening TBA. Bound to be more on the day, and many great prizes.

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

Australia - Magnetic Island update:
Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia (June 8th, 2009)

In addition to previous information, the Croc's basketballers will be attending to shoot hoops and promote our event. There are now free kids meals at the Arcadia Hotel prior to the sandgarden comp at Alma Bay, along with a band after 3pm. Both Picnic Bay and Arcadia Hotels have donated prizes for cleanups in other bays, including Florence, Radical and Arthur and West Point. We have children busking, live music at the main event and face painting, as well as a free craft section, so it should be a great day for all involved. A non-plastic bag petition wil be there to sign. There is also a free seafood bbq (sustainable products) at the new Banister's on Arcadia for Geoffrey Bay cleanup participants. The navy cadets will fundraise with a bbq in the courtyard at Picnic Bay. Come along and join in the fun and learn a lot about the real state of the ocean and how you can help it.

Presented by: Picnic Bay Coast Care
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Barbara J Gibbs (bgibbs131056@hotmail.com)

Australia - World Oceans Day Quiz
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (June 7th, 2009)

To celebrate the first officially U.N. designated World Oceans Day, Radio Marinara will be having a World Oceans Day Quiz, proudly sponsored by the Australian Marine Conservation Society (www.amcs.org.au). Stream us over the net or tune in to 3RRR 102.7 FM to test your ocean knowledge and celebrate World Oceans Day with the Radio Marinara Team. Sunday 7th June 9am-10am EST

Presented by: Radio Marinara 3RRR
More information: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/radio-marinara/
Contact (e-mail): Angeline Tew (radiomarinara@hotmail.com)

New Zealand - Maritime New Zealand Family Fun Day
Wellington, New Zealand (June 6-9, 2009)

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

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

New Zealand - World Oceans Day
New Zealand (June 8th, 2009)

Children of the school will dress up in blue for the day. They will bring a silver coin and we will have a coin trail around the sea creatures we have painted around the school drains. The money will be donated to the Sir Peter Blake trust.

Presented by: Valley School
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Charmayne Eden (c.eden@valley.school.nz)

Solomon Islands - Rennell Island Marine Reserve survey
Rennell, Solomon Islands (06/08/09 - 13/08/09)

OceansWatch project lead yacht Magic Roundabout is due at Rennell Island (Solomon Islands) about June 8th as part of our 2009 project to Vanuatu, Solomons and Papua New Guinea. We have been invited to Rennell by the Hatana Conservation Volunteer Committee who have sought our assistance in preserving their marine resources.

Presented by: OceansWatch
More information: http://www.oceanswatch.org/
Contact (e-mail): Chris Bone (chris@oceanswatch.org)

EUROPE

Austria - Goodbye, Tuna' Dinner Event
Vienna, Austria (8th of June )

On the 8th of June we will be holding the �Goodbye Tuna� dinner event. On this day, all participants will stop � with no exceptions � the consummation of tuna meat until world populations and fish stocks are deemed sustainable and safe. In spite of the tuna fisheries which are safe, we need to demand regulations and restrictions and monitoring to ensure ALL fishery practices are sustainable and support the right of Blue-fin tuna to exist in our planet�s oceans. Register now for your event. Invite friends. Pass the message along. Be the one in your world who changes our planet for the better � for a sustainable future for all.

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

Denmark - Stone Reef Exhibition Grand Opening
Denmark (June 8th, 2009)

On World Oceans Day 2009, KATTEGATCENTRET in Denmark opens an exhibition about stone reefs in Danish waters. The president of the Danish Association for Nature Conversation carries out the opening. As a new way of presenting life in the sea, a table with intelligent pieces is the main issue of the exhibition. The visitors can make their own way through the stories about life on the stone reef.

Presented by: KATTEGATCENTRET
More information: http://www.kattegatcentret.dk/
Contact (e-mail): Else Brask (eb@kattegatcentret.dk)

England - Blue Reef Aquarium World Oceans Day and Conservation Month
Tynemouth, Hastings, Newquay, Portsmouth (June 1-30, 2009)

Learn about the different Conservation programmes that Blue Reef is involved in and how you can do your bit to help support them. Special themed talks and activities suitable for all ages will be running throughout the month. Please visit the website for opening times, prices and further information.

Presented by: Blue Reef Aquarium
More information: http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Zahra d'Aronville (zahradaronville@bluereefaquarium.co.uk)

England - World Ocean Weekend
West Midland Safari Park, Worcestershire (June 6-7, 2009)

To celebrate World Ocean Day and all that is so fascinating about the seas that surround us we will be presenting a weekend full of seafaring activities. Learn more about the incredible creatures that live in the oceans and what you can do to help protect and preserve our seas and its inhabitants.

Presented by: West Midland Safari Park
More information: http://www.wmsp.co.uk/events
Contact (e-mail): Donna Howells (events@wmsp.co.uk)

England - Ocean Office
East Sussex, UK (June 8th, 2009)

I am turning our office into the ocean to make people aware of the importance of the ocean. Contact me to discuss the process.

Presented by: MWH
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Lynsey Wheater (lynsey.j.wheater@four-d.co.uk)

England - World Ocean Day
Sheffield, England (June 8th, 2009)

Come celebrate World Ocean Day by organizing to do whatever possible for the ocean in a pub!

Presented by: Star and Garter
More information: http://www.ukpubfinder.com/pub/38149
Contact (e-mail): Sara Cummins (rob-e-smith@hotmail.com)

England - World Ocean Day 2009 Sound/Art
London, United Kingdom (July 5th, 2009)

We are showing films and ocean related footage on an installation of old computer and TV screens together with a live improvised soundtrack to get people to think about our connection to the ocean in the city.

Presented by: Now - The Open University
More information: http://www.foundry.tv/
Contact (e-mail): Angela Last (a.last@open.ac.uk)

England - Live Music Event
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom (June 6-7, 2009)

We are celebrating World Ocean Day with a music festival.We have local Jazz, Swing, Contemporary ans Saxophonist Artists playing at 12.00,14.00 and 16.00 hours on Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June 2009.

This is essentially a free event. However, due to limited capacity, tickets must be purchased prior to the event and redeemed on purchases of food and drink at The Boardwalk. Tickets are priced at £5.00pp per artist or £12.50pp per day.

Presented by: The Boardwalk
More information: http://theboardwalkwhitleybay.com/
Contact (e-mail): Mark Rea (info@theboardwalkwhitleybay.com)

England - The United Bus
Horsham District, West Sussex, UK. (June 2-8, 2009)

We're a mobile youth centre which has a theme for the activities every week for the young people who come onboard. This week World Ocean's Day is our theme.

Presented by: The United Bus
More information: http://www.kingdomfaith.com/united/
Contact (e-mail): David Hellyer (david.hellyer@kingdomfaith.com)

England - World Oceans Day
Middleton (June 12th, 2009)

This is an annual event celebrating the existence and well-being of the oceans around the world. We are raising money to assure that our oceans and its habitants will be safe and natural, and the same temperature forever. Us here in Middleton are very keen and passionate to maintain the well-being of the oceans that cover 71% of the surface of the earth that we live on.

Presented by: Citizens of Middletown
More information:
Contact (e-mail): ()

England - Rocky Shore Discovery Shore
Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, Kent, UK (June 7th, 2009)

Meander across the rockpools with marine ecologist Ian Humpheryes looking for coastal shorelife from the internationally important coastal chalk rocky shore.

Meet: Bootom of slope to Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, Kent at 6.30pm, Sun 7 June 2009. Book at www.thanetcoast.org.uk

Presented by: Thanet Coast Project
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Tony Child (tony.child@thanet.gov.uk)

England - Scarborough Information Day
Scarborough North Yorkshire (June 8th, 2009)

The Scarborough Climate action Network will be handing out information for World Oceans Day at their "Green Planet" centre in 4a Hanover Road, Scarborough. Come along and decorate a fish card, have a cup of tea and a chat.

Presented by: Scarborough Climate Action Network
More information: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/04/428142.html
Contact (e-mail): Green Planet (scarboroughccc@hotmail.co.uk)

England - Octopuse's Garden, West End Centre, Aldershot, UK.
Aldershot, Hampshire, England, U.K. (June 10th - July 17th, 2009)

A community gardening project to recreate a seascape — using grasses, and beneficial flowering plants for bees and insects. But with Sea Life models (turtles, fish and invertebrates) swimming in the garden. And to show the plight of the Ocean is the same as the creature's on Land.

Presented by: Rushmoor in Bloom, Aldershot Civic Society
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Stephen Dawson (stephen.dawson@sky.com)

England - Discovering the Deep
England (June 8th - July 17th, 2009)

A School cross curriculum project for 210 Year 9 (13-14 year olds) — all their lessons in whatever subject will be about the ocean for three weeks. We are doing experiments and discussions in science, research into coral reefs, making boats in Technology, learning about sustainable fish in cooking lessons, painting under water pictures, making up dramas, dance, having visiting speakers from "Dive magazine", learning scuba diving, among other activities.

Presented by: St. Clement Danes School
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Mandy Quinton (mandy.quinton@ntlworld.com)

England - Open_Sailing Open Day
Area 10, Peckham, London England (June 13th, 2009)

Imagine a life at sea, not for a journey but as a permanent place to call home. Open_Sailing is an alternative vision of life at sea. Pioneering innovative architecture, navigation and sea farming techniques to create a life that's comfortable, sustainable and safe. Open_Sailing and LuckyPDF invite you to Area10, Peckham Square, for a day long preview of Open_Sailing_01, the prototype craft that will carry the Open_Sailing team from London to Rotterdam this July.

As well as being able to explore the craft and find out about the technologies that make Open_Sailing possible, the day will be packed with talks and activities for open sailors of all ages.

You will be able to learn about Instinctive Architecture, Swarm Theory, take a look at the craft's innovative self-righting and anti-sink mechanisms and find out about sustainable farming energy production at sea.

More info:
=> http://www.opensailing.net
=> http://www.area10.info

***Family Activities***

The first part of the day be made up of activities that introduce young people to the principals of open sailing, through hands on workshops, working with the models on display and large scale maps to find out where in the world we could live at sea.

Workshops will be led by artist Sinta Tantra and designer Ollie Palmer, currently developing education workshops on Open_Sailing for the Barbican.

Activities are designed for 8 to 12 year olds, but everyone is welcome. There's no need for life jackets, but you might get wet.

***Talks and Displays***

All around the prototype will be displays and models of different aspects of the Open_Sailing project. See how cluster architecture will work, learn about at-sea survival, sailing by kite and find out about the possibilities for farming at sea.

There will be talks on the technical aspects of the project. Artist, mathematician and programmer Hiromi Ozaki will talk about Swarm Theory and Open_Sailing's Swarm OS, while project coordinator Cesar Harada will guide groups around the craft.

The will also be talks from special guests on the subjects of Sustainable Energy at sea and Instinctive Architecture.

***Open_Barbecue***

All afternoon there will be a barbecue with a special emphasis on the food that will be available on the Open_Sailing crew. Lots of fish, seaweed and maybe some seagull.

The event will run into the evening with more talks and activities and a chance to talk to members of the Open_Sailing project and how you can get involved.

Open_Sailing is kindly supported by Area10's Workshop Platform

Presented by: Open_Sailing
More information: http://opensailing.net/
Contact (e-mail): Ollie Palmer (ollie.palmer@opensailing.net)

England - Big Blue Party
London, UK (June 27th, 2009)

Fundraising underwater movies night with raffle in support of the Marine Conservation Society (UK)

Presented by: None
More information: http://www.federilli.net/finaid
Contact (e-mail): Fede Carr (federilli@hotmail.com)

France - IOC UNESCO June Events
Paris, France (June 8-26, 2009)

Starting with World Oceans Day, June 8, the month of June has a number of meetings at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, IOC, and the Intergovernmental Committee for the Global Ocean Observing System, I-GOOS, will hold their annual assemblies. Representatives from around the world convene to coordinate and support activities of ocean research, monitoring and stewardship.

Presented by: IOC UNESCO
More information: http://www.ioc-unesco.org/
Contact (e-mail): Tom Gross (t.gross@unesco.org)

France - Les Energies renouvelables de la mer
Paris, France (June 9-14, 2009)

Exhibition presenting and describing the different kinds of renewable marine energies

Presented by: 3B Conseils
More information: http://energiesdelamer.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Francis Rousseau (3bconseils@gmail.com)

Greenland - Aasivk Fire & Ice 2009
near Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (July 17-19, 2009)

Event Overview The world will witness an epoch making event at the ice caps 40 kilometers from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland from July 17th to July 19th, 2009. There is no place where evidence of climate change is more visible than at this site where water is gushing through the ice caps forming lakes on top. This event will provide a forum for: ! Fulfillment of a Prophecy: This prophecy states that “when the world needs it most, the sacred fire will return to Greenland.” With the trees now growing in the shadow of the ice cap, the sacred fire from North American tribal nations will be brought to Greenland to fulfill this prophecy. ! Weaving together Spirit and Science: The current thrust of most climate change conferences, policies and programs deal with the political and technological possibilities of mitigating climate change. The aim of this conference and its ceremonies is to address the spiritual dimensions of climate change – what impact does climate change have on Humanity and how do we begin to address them using spirit and science. ! Ancient Wisdom: The modern world has largely lost its connection with the natural world. The Indigenous Elders still carry the wisdom that is much needed now to assist in restoring Earth’s balance. The outcome of the event will be: ! A call to action for the world to address the one of the biggest challenges facing Humankind using both science and spirit. We have a lot of knowledge but we have yet to learn how to use it wisely. ! An online classroom with educational modules from dialogue between Elders, scientists, world leaders, environmentalists. ! A permanent site for study and ceremony at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. ! A documentary film.

Presented by: AWE (Ancient Wisdom for Earth)
More information: http://fireandice2009.com/
Contact (e-mail): Oona Leibundgut (awe@fireandice2009.com)

Ireland - World Ocean Day Family Fun Day
Galway, Ireland (June 7th, 2009)

This year Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland together with the Marine Institute Ireland will host a family day of fun and activities. We will have interactive exhibitions and displays, cartoon drawing classes, our Mad Scientist will be on hand with fun experiments and much much more. This year our World Ocean Day celebrations takes place on Sunday June 7th just one day after the Volvo Ocean Race leaves the shores of Galway Bay. Prior to the event we will undertake a clean up of 8 Galway Beaches on May 16th/17th - volunteers required.

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

Ireland - World Oceans Day
Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland (June 7-14, 2009)

ONE OCEAN, ONE CLIMATE, ONE FUTURE.

The National Sea Life Centre will be celebrating World Oceans Day (8th of June 2009) with a week full of fun events!

The ocean and climate are inextricably linked - the ocean plays a crucial role in maintaining the Earth's climate, and ocean life is vulnerable to warmer, more acidic, and rising waters as a result of climate change.

Seas the Day! What kind of ocean do you want to leave for your grandchildren? By modifying simple things we do every day, we can positively impact the future of our world oceans. Visitors will be encouraged to make the "Seven C's" pledge. Bookmarkers will be distributed to pledges.

Join us for a fun filled week of activities that include:

Screenings of Sharkwater
Screenings of Sharkwater
we are proud to be holding the first public screening in Ireland of the documentary that has been changing the public's opinion of sharks since its launch. A winner of 31 International Film Awards, this is a must see movie for anyone passionate about our oceans (places are limited so early booking is advised) Screenings will be held at 6pm from the
7^th-14^th of June.

Fundays Sundays!
On the 7^th and 14^th of June we will be running science workshops for children from 8-12 years old. Children will learn about how pollution and climate change affect our Oceans through fun hands on experiments in our education room. (Places are limited so early booking is advised) Workshops will be held at 11am and 4pm on the 7^th and 14^th of June.

"I love the ocean because..." poster design competition
Design a poster based on the theme "why I love the ocean" to enter our competition. There will be lots of prizes up for grabs for the various age groups which include annual passes and ocean themed toys. Our competition will run from the 7^th-14^th of June. Our winners will be announced on the 15^th of June.

Conservation talks
Our expert marine biologists have developed an educational talk specifically for World Oceans Day which both educates and inspires. The talk covers climate change and the vulnerability of our Coral Reefs and also explores the plight of the many creatures in our oceans which face extinction. Talks will be held at 12.30pm and 3.30pm from the 7^th -14^th of June

Inis "The energy of the sea"
Fragrances of Ireland, the creators of the award winning Inis perfume range have kindly donated a fabulous hamper of Inis products which will be raffled on the 14^th of June. Tickets will be on sale from the 7^th - 14^th of June and all proceeds will be donated to World Oceans Day. No need to worry if you don't win! They have also donated vials of perfume which will be handed out to visitors on the 7^th of June.

Presented by: The National Sea Life Centre
More information: http://www.sealife.ie/
Contact (e-mail): Dawn Mc Grath (dawn.mcgrath@merlinentertainments.biz)

Ireland - World Oceans Day
North Co. Dublin, Ireland (June 8th, 2009)

For World Oceans Day, June 8th, The Irish Seal Sanctuary is proud to participate in worldwide celebrations for World Oceans Day on the 8th of June. World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate our personal connection to the marine environment and to marine wildlife.

To celebrate the day, the Irish Seal Sanctuary will host a beach clean-up on Blackrock beach and King's beach beside the Martello Tower in Balbriggan, North Co. Dublin, and in the evening, there will be a series of talks and slideshows with live ocean theme music in the Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre, The Naul, North Co. Dublin.

Staff from Google Ireland will join Irish Seal Sanctuary volunteers for a beach clean-up from 11am to highlight the problem of marine debris for marine wildlife. Fish, birds and mammals ingest plastic; whales ingest smaller pieces of plastic with krill which is their staple diet while sea turtles and dolphins ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for jellyfish. Seals and other marine mammals become entangled by marine debris such as fishing line and fragments of trawl netting, and the plastic ring-holders for six-packs of beer are lethal to seabirds.

At 7pm on World Oceans Day, there will be short talks and slideshows organized by the Irish Seal Sanctuary in the Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre, The Naul, North Co. Dublin. ISS Education Officer Sarah Fields will introduce talks and slideshows on oiled marine wildlife by Pauline Beades from the ISS Oil Spill Advisory group, on sustainable fisheries by John Woodlock of the ISS Fisheries Advisory Group and on seal legends and folklore by Bairbre Ní Fhloinn, UCD Folklore Department. There will also be live music with an ocean theme throughout the evening. For more information or to book a place, please e-mail: roneditor@gmail.com or phone 086 1775478.

Adm: €10.00
Members of the Irish Seal Sanctuary: €5.00 Places are limited; please book early to avoid disappointment.

Doors Open: 6.30pm Commences At: 7.00pm
Website: http://www.irishsealsanctuary.ie. The celebration of World Oceans Day presents an opportunity for the public to acknowledge and celebrate the marine environment and marine wildlife. The Irish Seal Sanctuary welcomes everyone to 'seas the day' and join in!

Presented by: Irish Seal Sanctuary
More information: http://www.irishsealsanctuary.ie/
Contact (e-mail): Jenny-Anne Lynch (roneditor@gmail.com)

Italy - GIUSTI... IN TAVOLA!
Baia - Bacoli (Napoli - ITALY) (June 7-8, 2009)

Iniziativa dedicata al consumo responsabile e sostenibile nelle risorse ittiche. Degustazione di pesce e vino in piazza e laboratori e giochi dedicati ai ragazzi

Presented by: Parco Sommerso di Baia - AMP
More information: http://www.areamarinaprotettabaia.it/
Contact (e-mail): Giovanna Ayr (info@areamarinaprotettabaia.it)

Italy - I Mari di Napoli
Napoli - Italia (June 8th, 2009)

Giunge a conclusione la terza edizione del progetto didattico “I Mari di Napoli”, elaborato dal C.S.I. Gaiola onlus, d’Intesa con l’Ente Gestore del Parco Sommerso di Gaiola e con il Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare. Il progetto ha come finalità quella di guidare le nuove generazioni alla riscoperta di un universo, quello marino, che malgrado sia onnipresente nella vita e nella storia di una città di mare, come Napoli, è troppo spesso ignorato e del tutto sconosciuto a chi quotidianamente ci vive accanto. L’8 giugno i ragazzi impegnati dal mese di gennaio in questo percorso di educazione ambientale, naturalistica e culturale, suggelleranno il loro impegno preso a favore della tutela del mare celebrando la Giornata Mondiale dell’Oceano.

In occasione di questo evento il C.S.I. Gaiola onlus ha organizzato laboratori didattici sull’ecosistema marino con osservazioni al microscopio ed escursioni in barca dal fondo trasparente nell’Area Marina Protetta Parco Sommerso di Gaiola, per ammirare le antiche vestigia romane, ora habitat di un gran numero di organismi marini. A termine della giornata, a tutti i sostenitori del mare, saranno consegnati attestati di “Piccoli difensori dei Mari di Napoli”.

Presented by: C.S.I. Gaiola onlus
More information: http://www.gaiola.org/
Contact (e-mail): Donatella Maltese (d.maltese@gaiola.org)

Italy - Lasciatele a mare...!
Palermo and Terrasini, Italy (June 9th, 2009)

A conclusione della seconda edizione del progetto didattico “Balene, delfini, tartarughe e squali: conoscerli per proteggerli”, realizzato dalla Wilderness studi ambientali, d’intesa con la Capitaneria di Porto Guardia Costiera di Palermo, ente gestore dell’Area Marina Protetta “Capo Gallo e Isola delle Femmine” e col Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare, il 9 giugno tutti i corsisti impegnati in questo percorso di educazione ambientale suggelleranno il loro impegno preso a favore della tutela del mare celebrando la Giornata Mondiale dell’Oceano. Le attività del giorno prevedono: il rilascio in mare nelle acque della AMP di torpedini e razze salvate sui banchi di vendita del pesce di Isola delle Femmine, visita guidata alla AMP con un mezzo anfibio della DUKW Adventure, attività ludica didattica a premi presso il Museo di Storia Naturale di Terrasini, presentazione del video “Isola” di Ernesto Scevoli, conferenza del Prof. Silvano Riggio sugli ecosistemi marini minacciati. In occasione di questo evento il Centro Studi Alias ha organizzato la conclusione dei lavori del progetto didattico, rivolto a docenti della scuola primaria e secondaria, “un mare di cose buone” con consegna a corsisti del materiale didattico realizzato.

Presented by: Marine Protected Area Capo Gallo
More information: http://www.ampcapogallo-isola.org/
Contact (e-mail): Bruno Zava (wildernessbz@hotmail.com)

Italy - Save the Ocean, having dinner!
Turin, Italy (June 9-11, 2009)

BIO.MA. Marine Biology Association invites you to the eco-friendly-dinner where will be served not-endangered-fish species, coming from local fish cooperatives. The idea is to suggest a new alternative to the most eaten fishes, now critically endangered, and to show a new way to save the ocean, where the consumer plays the starring role.

During dinner a scientific comment will be proposed.

Presented by: BIO.MA. Marine Biology Association
More information: http://www.associazionebioma.org/
Contact (e-mail): Michela Cogo (info@associazionebioma.org )

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

La sensibilizzazione del maggior numero possibile di persone sulle tematiche ambientali, quali la conoscenza della biodiversità, 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 per tutto il mese di agosto realizzerà l'attività 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 (wildernessbz@hotmail.com)

Netherlands - Rotterdam World Ocean Day
(June 8th, 2009)

Monday 8 June is World Ocean Day! All over the world scientists, politicians, policy makers, managers, students and the general public will get together to devote their attention to the largest body of water on our planet: the ocean. The ocean is vital to our daily lives, and it is equally vital to use our marine resources in a sustainable way. The world's ocean is in an alarming condition: it has never deteriorated so much and so quickly as in the last five years. Fish populations are falling sharply; coral reefs are dying; and pollution continues to threaten marine life. The health of the ocean affects our planetary environment, as it does our own immediate environments. We take more from the ocean than the ocean can cope with. The ocean provides us with the air that we breathe, with food, and supports our economy. We must therefore protect it now if we want to survive in the long term. Rotterdam World Ocean Day is an initiative of Erasmus University Rotterdam and Technical University Delft. Together they hope to make an appeal for action on behalf of the World Ocean.
During a one day conference in the Oceanium of Rotterdam Zoo, experts from all over the world will discuss overfishing, illegal fishing and bycatch, fishing subsidies, aquaculture and alternatives for fish, Marine Protected Areas, improved fishing methods and technical innovations, etc.
During this top level expert meeting, we will assess the past, present and future condition of our Oceans, in order to call for a joint effort to realize a sustainable exploitation of our Oceans, now, for all parties involved.
This conference is meant for international media, politicians and scientists.
In the late afternoon the premiére of the renowned film The End of the Line based on the book by Dr. Charles Clover, will be held, with an introduction by the author himself. This film will be launched worldwide on World Ocean Day.

In the evening a major event will be held in the auditorium of Erasmus University Rotterdam for the general public. In the aula, which accommodates 1,000 people, inspirational individuals associated with our ocean will take the stage: Fabien Cousteau (oceanographer and grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau), Captain Paul Watson (founder of Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace), David Doubilet (underwater photographer National Geographic) and Professor Dr. Michael Braungart (Cradle-to-Cradle) will share their visions regarding the ocean and in particular the opportunities it affords humanity and the entire planetary ecosystem.

Presented by: Mare Nostrum
More information: http://www.worldoceanday.nl/
Contact (e-mail): Vincent Kneefel (vincent@9000meter.com)

Netherlands - ZEElandis ROV System
Rotterdam Oceanium Netherlands (June 6th - July 6th, 2009)

The SEAfoundation will swim her ZEElandis ROV system in the largest tank of the Rotterdam Oceanium.

Presented by: SEAfoundation
More information: http://www.seafoundation.nl/
Contact (e-mail): Mattijs de Lange (seafoundation@zeelandnet.nl)

Northern Ireland - Portballintrae Beach Clean up
Portballintrae, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland (June 6th, 2009)

Community organized clean up of Portballintrae West Bay (main beach) in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Presented by: Portballintrae Residents' Association
More information: http://portballintrae.net/
Contact (e-mail): Suzanne Mortimer (secretary@portballintrae.net)

Northern Ireland - Leave No Trace at Benone Strand
Benone Strand, Limavady, Northern Ireland (June 9th, 2009)

Trench Road Primary School volunteer with NI Housing Executive to help with beach clean at the Blue Flag winning Benone Strand on the North Coast.

Presented by: Limavady Borough Council
More information: http://www.limavady.gov.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Richard Gillen (richard.gillen@limavady.gov.uk)

Northern Ireland - SURFING CLEAN WAVES
Portrush, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland (June 18-19, 2009)

Coleraine Borough Council in partnership with Causeway Coast Surf Club will undertake to remove debris/litter from a number of small caves and coves in the Whiterocks area of Portrush, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland (Sat 19th June). In addition to this the surfers, led by Environment Officer Jim Allen will remove a sample of plastic micr-debris/litter (including plastic resin pellets)from tide lines at Whiterocks. Prior to the clean up, the Club will receive an illustrated talk from Jim Allen in their club room on the subject of marine debris and beach litter.

Presented by: Coleraine Borough Council
More information: www.colerainebc.gov.uk
Contact (e-mail): Jim Allen (jim.allen@colerainebc.gov.uk)

Norway - Norsk Kystfestival
Bronnoysund, Norway (June 4-6, 2009)

The foundation Norsk Kystfestival (Norwegian Coast Festival) organizes a coast festival early June every year to celebrate the life on the coast and promote sustainable activities in Bronnoysund, Norway. This years' event will take place from June 4-6. The theme of this years festival is "Safety on the coast" and will include christening of a new rescue vessel to be located in Bronnoysund.

The festival events include local seafood served by local chefs, safety demonstrations, parties for kindergarden classes in cooperation with secondary school students, conference, exhibitions, bacalaopub, a sailing contest, kayaking, and more.

Geographic location:
Latitude: 65.28.24 N
Longitude: 12.12.30 E

Presented by: Norsk Kystfestival
More information: #coming soon
Contact (e-mail): Håkon Olderbakk (ho@brreg.no)

Norway - Jump in the Sea
Arendal, Norway (June 8th, 2009)

GRID-Arendal staff celebrates World Oceans Day to highlight the many ways in which oceans contribute to society by jumping into the water just outside their offices at Rådhusbrygge at 12 o'clock on Monday 8 June. Local politicians, companies and individuals are invited to join or show their support by coming to Rådhusbrygge in their boats or kayaks.

Presented by: GRID-Arendal
More information: http://www.grida.no/news/default/3711.aspx
Contact (e-mail): Tina Schoolmeester (tina.schoolmeester@grida.no)

Portugal - Network of Marine Education of the Azores
Horta-Açores/Portugal (August 8th, 2009)

Public Presentation of the Portal of the Network of Marine Education of the Azores

Presented by: IMAR-DOP/UAÇ
More information: http://www.remazores.info/
Contact (e-mail): Carla de la Cerda Gomes Gomes (carla.lacerda@oceanoscopio.com)

Portugal - Clean Up Cabo Verde
Sal, Cabo Verde (June 7th, 2009)

Coastal clean up on loggerhead nesting beaches on Sal Island, Cabo Verde

Presented by: Turtle SOS Cabo Verde
More information: http://www.turtlesos.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jacquie Cozens (info@turtlesos.org)

Russia - Russia, St.Petersburg: World Ocean Day events
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation (June 4-8, 2009)

World Ocean Day: RSHU is hosting on the June 4th, 2009, a special event as the beginning of celebration of the World Ocean Day. The event features a lecture of Dr Vitaly Sychev: Remote Sensing of the Ocean. The event also includes the announcing of INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "50 YEARS OF EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RAISING FOR SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE OCEANS AND COASTS" which will take place in St. Petersburg, Russia on the 27th of April, 2010.

Presented by: Russian State Hydrometeorological University
More information: http://www.rshu.ru/ioc50
Contact (e-mail): Vitaly Sychev (vsychev@mail.ru)

Scotland - Ocean Journey: A Musical Adventure
Glasgow, Scotland (10/10/2008 - 08/06/2009)

Children from around Glasgow will come together on World Ocean Day to sing and perform music they have written themselves inspired by their knowledge and experience of The Ocean. The new community music company 'Little Larks' will be working with over 160 children from different schools in the area throughout 2008-2009. The final concert will be held in the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Concert Hall on Monday 8th June 2009.

Presented by: Little Larks
More information: http://www.littlelarks.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Claire Mckenzie (cmckenzie@rsamd.ac.uk)

Scotland - Shark-A-Tag Scottish Shark Tagging Project
South West Scotland (06/12/09 - 06/14/09)

3 day Shark tagging project being undertaken as part of South West Scotlands World Ocean Week activities. The event is being organised and coordinated by the Scottish Sea Anglers Conservation Network with tagging being undertaken on voluntary basis by catch and release sportfishermen who fish in and around the Solway Firth.The Primary goals of the event are to raise political awareness of sharks in UK waters, To promote catch and release sport fishing, To promote the UK Shark tagging scheme and the conservation of shark spcies, To promote angling tourism in SW Scotland and to promote having a good time :-)

Presented by: Scottish Sea Anglers Conservation Network
More information: http://www.ssacn.org/
Contact (e-mail): Ian Burrett (ianburrett@btinternet.com)

Scotland - World Ocean Week
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (June 6-14, 2009)

A week of marine themed events in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland! World Oceans day event at Rockcliffe on Sunday 7th June, World Oceans Day event at Port William on Sunday 14th June, and a week of activities in between!

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

Scotland - Two hour survey cruise
Gairloch, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK (08/06/09 - 08/06/09)

Wear something BLUE to celebrate World Oceans Day Join Marine Biologist guide on a survey cruise to monitor cetacean activity in the Gairloch area and to help us celebrate World Oceans Day if you wear something BLUE then you will receive a 10% discount off the full ticket price.

Sailings at 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm
Places limited to 12 call 01445 712636 to book

Presented by: Gairloch Marine Wildlife Centre & Cruises
More information: http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Sam French (info@porpoise-gairloch.co.uk)

Spain - Marcos Sommer
Spain (June 1-3, 2009)

Conferencia y taller de dos días: Los Oceanos muestran la insostenibilidad general de la propia tierra.

International Court of Environmental Arbitration and Conciliation Donostia Spain, del 1 al 3 de junio.

Presented by: Oceanógrafos Sin Fronteras
More information: http://www.oceanografossinfronteras.org/
Contact (e-mail): Marcos Sommer (marcossommer@aol.com)

Spain - Painting contest
Tarifa, Andalucía, Spain (June 2-8, 2009)

55 children of three schools of Tarifa (South Spain) will go whale watching with firmm in the Strait of Gibraltar if they win as best artists.

Presented by: firmm
More information: http://www.firmm.org/
Contact (e-mail): Katharina Heyer (firmm98@aol.com)

Spain - MEERLUST-LAS BALLENAS, the little guesthouse by the Sea
Los Caños de Meca, Cadiz, Spain (June 3-8, 2009)

This week, we will make some Ocean-related activities with our guests and inform them about the World Ocean Day. There will be:

a whale watching tour in the Strait of Gibraltar with FIRMM (see their event listed here too)
an educational movie about whales
a beach walk with a little creativity contest: the biggest, funniest, most dangerous, weirdest,... rubbish found, and what kind of artistic thing we could do with it...
a visit to the lighthouse nearby
at the end of the week, a contest with questions about what we learned about the Ocean during this week. There will be a 3-days stay at Meerlust to win.
We also hope to find more partners/people in our area to share future Ocean-Events with!

Presented by: Guesthouse
More information: http://www.meerlust.es/
Contact (e-mail): Colette Bastin (ccbastin.meerlust@mac.com)

Spain - Proyección del documental "Un Mar Cambiante"
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain (June 6th, 2009)

CosmoCaixa Madrid proyectará los días 6 y 7 de junio, el documental "Un Mar Cambiante" sobre el problema de la acidificación de los océanos.

Presented by: CosmoCaixa Madrid
More information: http://www.lacaixa.es/ObraSocial
Contact (e-mail): (mgarzon@fundacionlacaixa.es)

Spain - FESTA DEL MAR
Badalona, Spain (June 14, 2009)

La Festa del Mar: Badalona la mar de salada es una actividadlúdico sensibilitzadora que quiere conseguir fortalecer los vínculos de la ciudad de Badalona con su playa i su mar.

Estos vínculos provienen de diferentes vertientes: la deportiva, la naturalista, la de gestión, la de actividad económica, la museística, la científica, la histórica, la lúdica, la sensibilitzadora, la de tradicionse i leyendas, la de educación mediambiental marina... En la festa del mar queremos dar la oportunidad de mostrar el máximo de actividades que muestren esta relación tan estrecha entre la ciudad i su mar.

Aprovecharemos esta actividad para poner en funcionamiento una estación meteo-oceanogáfica que se ha colocado en un antiguo pantalan recuperado para la ciudad i para la ciencia: el Pont del Petroli. Para más información http://pontdelpetroli.org/

La Festa del mar no seria possible sin la col·laboración de todas estas entidades:Associació a tot Drap de Sant Pol de mar, Associació d’Armadors d’Arts Menors de Catalunya (ADAMEC), Agència Catalana de l’Aigua, Ajuntament de Mataró, Associació Mira Mira, Centre de Recuperació d’Animals Marins (CRAM), Club Natació Badalona, Club Nàutic Betulo, Club Rem Badalona, Confraria de Pescadors de Badalona, Diputació de Barcelona, Consorci El Far, Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC), Laboratori d’Enginyeria Marítima de la UPC, Mancomunitat de Municipis de l’Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona, Marina Badalona SA, Museu Municipal de la Nàutica del Masnou, Museu de la Pesca. Palamós, Museu de Mataró, Obra social “La Caixa”, Proactiva, Societat d’Activitats Subaquàtiques de Badalona i Voluntaris Badalona

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

Sweden - World Oceans Day in Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden (June 8th, 2009)

Outdoor information desks in city town square with marine biologist showing live animals as well as shells etc. as showcase for informing about the status of the seas of the world.

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

Sweden - World Ocean Day 2009
Malmö, Sweden (10/11/2009 - 10/11/2009)

Celebrating world ocean day on SEA-U Water Workshop in Malmö, Sweden. A day full of inspiration about climate changes. Together with Lund University, Malmö City, and other organizations everyone can explore the ocean, run a ROV, talk to scientist all day long.

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

Wales - Ocean Activity Day
Ynyslas Nature Reserve, Ceredigion, Wales. (June 7th, 2009)

A day of children's activities, storytelling and craft to celebrate 'World Ocean Day'.

Presented by: Countryside Council for Wales
More information: http://www.ccw.gov.uk/
Contact (e-mail): Isobelle Griffith ()

Wales - NARC - Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners
Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK (June 6th, 2009)

An underwater clean-up of Skomer Marine Nature Reserve in Pembrokeshire

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

NORTH AMERICA and the CARRIBEAN

Antigua - Off-shore Island Beach Clean Up
Antigua and Barbuda (June 8th, 2009)

The Environment Division of Antigua and Barbuda, along with the Ministry of Tourism and other key stakeholders, is going to clean up the beach of one of our off-shore islands, Bird Island. This island is home to the endangered Antigua Racersnake and is also a significant tourist lure. The Division hopes to raise awareness to the issues related to this particular island through this activity.

Presented by: Environment Division, Antigua and Barbuda
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Arica Hill (aricamhill@yahoo.com)

Aruba - Press release first official observance World Ocean Day
Aruba (June 7-8, 2009)

Press release detailing background of World Ocean Day, UN official declaration of annual observance and role of Rainbow Warriors International as part of The Ocean Project since 2003 in regional and national ocean programs and projects.

Presented by: Rainbow Warriors International
More information: http://www.rainbowwarriors.net/
Contact (e-mail): Milton Ponson (rainbowwarriorsinternational@yahoo.com)

Belize - Belize Goff's Caye Swim for the Reef
Belize City, Belize (June 3rd, 2009)

To show appreciation for the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site, the HRI and it supporters are organizing a race for the reef at Goff's Caye in Belize. We anticipate drawing attention to the issues affecting the health of our reef.

Presented by: Healthy Reefs Initiative
More information: http://www.healthyreefs.org/
Contact (e-mail): Armeid Thompson (thompson@ healthyreefs.org)

Canada - Fish Out of Water
Canada (May 3 - June 8, 2009)

Show your love for our oceans and team up with the David Suzuki Foundation this month to organize a World Oceans Day (June 8, 2009) event in your community!

Here's how it works: You gather a group of people who love oceans for a celebration. We provide you with the ideas and tools to organize an event in your area. Mix and match activities to create your own special Oceans Day event — at home, school, work, or elsewhere in your community.

Presented by: David Suzuki Foundation
More information: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/oceansday
Contact (e-mail): Sutton Eaves (seaves@davidsuzuki.org)

Canada - Ocean and Marinespace Week in British Columbia
British Columbia, Canada (June 1-8, 2009)

The Ocean and Marinespace Annual Proclamation for 2009

WHEREAS The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery and ensure safe navigation on the ocean and in the marinespace; and;

WHEREAS British Columbia is both an ocean and marinespace culture and economic contributor to the gross domestic product in Canada, in fact a gateway for North America's economic connections both north and south and east and west; and; WHEREAS British Columbian's and their First Nation communities place such a high value on safe, clean and secure access, and responsible use of the ocean and marinespace; and; WHEREAS Ocean and Marinespace businesses, local governments and non-government organizations employ more than 84,000 people providing more than eight percent of the gross domestic product to the British Columbian economy; and;

WHEREAS it is necessary to promote public awareness of the importance of ocean and marinespace workers and investors and the new role that technology plays in keeping the industries competitive while maintaining a solid commitment to environmental operations that result in a clean, safe and secure community; and; WHEREAS is important to increase our knowledge of about ocean and marinespace industry to encourage our youth to consider employment opportunities; and;

WHEREAS it is critical to assist citizen's in understanding that ninety eight percent of businesses are small businesses with less than 25 employees, that make up the majority of contributors to the ocean and marinespace economy; and;

WHEREAS it is vital to British Columbia's commitment to climate change action to promote collaboration, quality information and qualified science between the five industry divisions that make up the Economic Account, including Resource and Harvest, Manufacturing and Processing,, Retail and Service Commerce, Government and Institutions including the academics, and non-government organizations and our citizen's to promote the sustainable growth of the ocean and marinespace economy creating prosperity in coastal, rural, resource, remote and urban communities of British Columbia and CANADA; and; WHEREAS the People acknowledge that OCEAN Industries BC exists for people who value the promotion of safe, clean and secure ocean and marine economy in British Columbia, Canada and on the planet; and;

WHEREAS Monday June Eighth, Two Thousand and Nine, is World Oceans Day and British Columbia's River's Day and these two resources are inexorably intertwined; and;

NOW KNOW YE THAT we do by these presents proclaim and declare that June First Two Thousand and Nine to June Seventh, Two Thousand and Nine, inclusive, shall be known as "Ocean and Marinespace Week".

Presented by: OCEAN Industries BC
More information: http://www.oceanmarinespace.com/
Contact (e-mail): Patrick Marshall (info@oceanbc.org)

Canada - Ocean Day in the Park
Gabriola Island, BC, Canada (June 7th, 2009)

Celebration of our marine environment in our local regional park.

Kids games, face painting, marine mural, marine treasure hunt, guided seashore walk & talk, marine displays, concession, music.

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

Canada - Douglas Channel Mural Project
Kitimat, B.C. Canada (March 24 - June 8, 2009)

Completion of an 400 square foot indoor mural at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School that features the life found beneath the waters of the Douglas Channel and North Pacific Coast. Art teacher Maureen Atkinson and local artist Eileen Hutson worked with art students from grades 9 to 12 to research and paint a visual inventory of the diverse species that inhabit this section of the ocean. Local First Nations (Haisla) art students composed and painted important food species and incorporated these into the mural.

Presented by: Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
More information: http://www.mountelizabethsecondary.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Maureen Atkinson (matkinson1010@hotmail.com)

Canada - Let's celebrate our connection to the ocean
North Vancouver, B.C., Canada (June 8th, 2009)

Me and my 3 daughters, ages 2, 4, and 6 will be heading to our local B.C. beach to clean up any waste we may find along the shore, then have a picture drawing session where they draw ocean scenes, and then finally end our day with a ocean-themed storytime at bedtime!

Presented by: Baker Home
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Rebecca Baker (rebbak@shaw.ca)

Canada - World Ocean Day 2009
Prince Rupert, BC (June 8th, 2009)

WWF-Canada, Prince Rupert Office will be hosting a World Ocean Day celebration!!! Bring the family out for this FREE event. There will be an Art Show, Poetry Reading, Dance Performance, Music & screening of the BBC Documentary Film - "Deep Blue".

Presented by: WWF-Canada
More information: http://pacificmarine.wwf.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Mike Ambach (mambach@wwfcanada.org)

Canada - Hidden Sites - Contemporary Art Exhibition
Richmond, BC Canada (May 28 - July 12, 2009)

Hidden Sites, links two B.C. sites that are significant yet 'hidden' to most British Columbians, Cache Creek and the Broughton Archipelago. A video installation condenses the 6 hour journey a garbage truck makes from Vancouver to the Cache Creek Landfill, following essentially the same route as the major Fraser River salmon migrations. The video and selected digital prints link the migration of salmon to the Broughton Archipelago, an area of intense aquaculture on the BC mainland coast. Zeigler is currently producing a series of digital prints and a video installation confronting issues of ecological degradation in British Columbia marine habitats. Portions of this work specifically focus on fish farming off the coast of British Columbia, and on the Fraser River Basin.

Barbara Zeigler is an artist, Associate Professor, and Supervisor of the UBC Printmedia Research Centre of the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She received her BFA in Painting and her MFA in Printmaking from the University of Illinois. Additionally, she studied in Munich, Germany at the Akademie der bildenden Künste and the Universität München. In Canada she has also taught at the University of Alberta, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Queen's University, and in the USA at the University of Illinois.

Presented by: Richmond Art Gallery
More information: http://www.richmondartgallery.org/
Contact (e-mail): Paula Hickey (phickey@richmond.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day
Blackie Spit Park , Surrey, British Columbia (Sunday, June 7, 2009, 11am - 3pm)

Bring your family out to Blackie Spit Park on June 7, 2009 to celebrate World Ocean Day! This family festival, co-hosted by the City of Surrey and the Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, will be filled with fun stuff to do like creating a work of art, touching real marine animals, going on bird & inter-tidal guided walks, doing crafts, watching kayak demos, viewing fascinating displays, jumping in a bouncy octopus, and new this year, speaking to a real archaeologist about the Semiahmoo First Nation! Don't miss all this and much more at this year's World Ocean Day Celebration!

Presented by: City of Surrey
More information: http://www.surrey.ca/Living+in+Surrey/Environment/Events/World+Ocean+Day.htm
Contact (e-mail): (604-501-5121)

Canada - Ocean education and art contest
Tofino, BC, Canada (June 8-13, 2009)

Uu-a-thluk staff will travel to two local First Nation communities to undertake interactive learning programs with the school kids about climate change and the effect on oceans.

An art/colouring contest will also be undertaken with Ucluelet Aquarium and Raincoast Education Society.

Presented by: Uu-a-thluk
More information: http://uuathluk.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Katie Beach (Katie.Beach@nuuchahnulth.org)

Canada - Seakeepers and Friends at the Inner Harbour
Victoria | British Columbia | CANADA (June 8th, 2009)

www.seakeepers and friends will mark World Oceans Day in the Inner Harbour in Victoria British Columbia by announcing investments in renewable energy development, post graduate Ocean Science Scholarships, and the results of research on the Ocean and Marinespace economy.

Presented by: OCEAN Industries BC
More information: http://www.oceanmarinespace.com/
Contact (e-mail): Patrick Nelson Marshall (info@oceanbc.org)

Canada - Living Oceans Society Family Film Night
Port McNeill, British Columbia, Canada (May 30, 2009)

In the lead-up to World Oceans Day, the Living Oceans Society is celebrating the ocean by showing a short animated film, “Once Upon a Tide” and the full-length feature film, BBC’s “Deep Blue”. Bring your whole family and enjoy. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend!

Presented by: The Living Oceans Society
More information: http://www.livingoceans.org/
Contact (e-mail): Heather Aldersey (haldersey@livingoceans.org)

Canada - Living Oceans Society's Ocean Festival in Sointula
Sointula, British Columbia, Canada (June 6, 2009)

Bring the whole family to enjoy a free seafood chowder lunch, play oceans games, learn more about our oceans, create oceans artwork, play games, and win prizes! You will also get the chance to meet and talk to the members of “Go Wild”, an Inside Passage kayak expedition team on its way from Washington to Alaska. Admission is free, lunch is by donation, and everyone is welcome to attend!

Presented by: The Living Oceans Society
More information: http://www.livingoceans.org/
Contact (e-mail): Heather Aldersey (haldersey@livingoceans.org)

Canada - Public Interactive Exhibition - Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre, NB
Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre ()

DFO Eastern NB Area Office and the Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre A kiosk will be set up with posters and pamphlets; a presentation on good environmental practices will be offered to 200 pupils in grades 2 - 4.

Presented by: DFO Eastern NB Area Office and the Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Anne Turcotte Noella Richard ((506) 393-3036 Noella.Richard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - A day in the Bay for World Ocean Day
St. Andrews, NB, Canada (June 6, 2009)

Events include: Hourly ocean discovery trips on the research vessel Fundy Spray; Guided beach walks; Dinner/dance; Auction; plankton display; aquarium discounts; Lecture; Films; Photo contest.

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

Canada - WORLD OCEANS DAY: A Day in the Bay for World Oceans Day
Huntsman Marine Science Centre (Saturday, June 6th & Time. 9:00 am -4:00 pm )

On Saturday, June 6, 2009 Oceans staff from the Southwest New Brunswick Area Director's Office and Conservation and Protection Officers will participate in the Oceans Day activates put on by the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The opportunity will be used to educate members of the public about the work of Oceans, Habitat and Species at Risk Branch and the Conservation and Protection officers. There officers will have a boat and dog on hand to help explain their role in enforcement activities.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Rabindra Singh (Rabindra.Singh@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - MARINE DEBRIS: OUR OCEANS, OUR FUTURE - AN INTERACTIVE MULTI-MEDIA EXPERIENCE -
NAFC Auditorium (June 8th, 2009 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m)

Ocean Day activities will be held at the NAFC Auditorium. The premiere of a Marine Debris Multi-media Presentation will be shown, followed by short presentations by OceanNet and the City of St. John's Waste Management Division. Participants will then have an opportunity to view various exhibits including a life size replica of an adult Beluga whale and her calf, as well as, a preserved giant squid and other ocean related information.

Presented by: DFO and OCEAN NET
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Melissa Abbott (melissa.abbott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - Beach Seine Event
Nova Scotia - North Coast Multiple Locations (9:30 - 12:00 Harbour Authority of Arisaig (June 8); Harbour Authority of Bayfield (June 9); Harbour Authority of Margaree (June 10) Harbour Authority of Skinner's Cove (June 11))

Students will take part in a stewardship initiative to raise awareness of the ecology of estuaries and coastal areas by participating in a beach seine event (note: DFO staff & fishermen will use a beach seine net to sample an area of water). The beach seine is brought back to shore where all captured fish and other species are identified, counted and recorded. The animals are then released alive back into the water in order to minimize the impact on the environment. The program also monitors for invasive species and species at risk. Discussions will also take place regarding marine debris & pollution and impacts to the marine environment and its habitat. The event will end with a beach clean-up, and a Harbour Authority BBQ and prizes.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Peggy Thompson ((Peggy.Thompson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca))

Canada - PED Oceans Day - Cleveland Beach clean-up
Cleveland Beach, St. Margaret's Bay, NS, CAN (June 11th, 2009)

Staff of Population Ecology Division, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, will gather on June 11th at Cleveland Beach in St. Margaret's Bay, Nova Scotia to participate in a beach clean-up followed by a picnic lunch.

Presented by: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: #nowhere
Contact (e-mail): Tara McIntyre (mcintyretm@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Canada - World Oceans Day in Cheticamp
Cheticamp, N.S., Canada (June 12th, 2009)

Open house, beach seining, touch tank exhibits, and beach clean up marking the opening of the visitor's centre and development office of the new Gulf Marine Centre in Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Presented by: Gulf Aquarium and Marine Centre
More information: http://www.cmag-gams.org/
Contact (e-mail): Gretchen Noyes-Hull (gams@cbreton.net)

Canada - Ocean Day 2009 Halifax Waterfront
Halifax, Nova Scotia (June 5th, 2009)

Join MAARS at the Halifax waterfront to celebrate World Ocean Day. Representatives from government, industry, academic and other organizations will gather to raise awareness of the important role oceans play in everyday life. Ocean Day activities will be held on the wharf behind the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Presented by: Maritime Aboriginal Aquatic Resources Secretariate
More information: http://www.mapcmaars.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Brett Bancroft (bbancroft@mapcorg.ca)

Canada - World Ocean Day Celebration
Shingle Point (July 25th at 3:00pm)

The WAA Inuvik office will be holding this years' Oceans Day festivities on July 25th, 2009 at Shingle Point in conjunction with the Shingle Point Games.

Presented by: WAA Inuvik office DFO
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Kym Brisebois ((kim.brisebois@dfo-mpo.gc.ca))

Canada - Eastern Arctic Oceans Day
(June 9th starting at 11:00am)

Oceans Day in the eastern arctic will be celebrated along with Nunavut Day on July 9th 2009 in Iqaluit. Festivities will take place on the beach and include a community barbeque, games, speakers from the community, a beach clean up and giveaways.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): Leah Hartwig (leah.hartwig@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) ((leah.hartwig@dfo-mpo.gc.ca))

Canada -
Fred Henne Territorial Park Hay River Canadian Coast Guard Base (June 9th from 9am to 4pm)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Environment Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Yellowknife Dene, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, the Fly Kid Foundation, TD Bank Shore Clean Up and Trout Unlimited are hosting World Oceans Day activities in concert with Rivers to Oceans Week at two sites this year.

Presented by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
More information: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/events-evenements/oceansday-journeedesoceans/list-liste-eng.htm#events-evenements
Contact (e-mail): ()

Canada - Creatures of the Abyss Traveling Exhibit
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (05/22/2009 - 01/03/2010)

Creatures of the Abyss is a 6000 sq. ft traveling exhibit that will open at Science North (Canada's 2nd largest science center) on May 22, 2009. This hands-on exhibit will allow visitors to 'descend' to the deepest parts of the oceans. People of all ages will discover the extraordinary, mysterious, and downright strange creatures of the deep. Imagine yourself entangled in the tentacles of a life-sized animatronic model of a colossal squid — the largest known species of squid! The Bioluminescence Theater allows guests to find out how the creatures of the abyss produce fantastic-coloured light shows to see and communicate in complete darkness! Hitch a virtual ride inside Alvin, the world's first deep-ocean submersible vehicle. Catch the spirit of exploration and travel alongside scientists as they discover fascinating new creatures of the abyss.

Our science team has been hard at work with three organizations to ensure that the latest and most exciting science is communicated in the exhibit. These teams include the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Duke University.

The exhibit will open at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario Canada on May 22, 2009 and will begin a 5-year North American Tour in January 2010.

Presented by: Science North
More information: http://sciencenorth.ca/
Contact (e-mail): Julie Moskalyk (moskalyk@sciencenorth.ca)

Costa Rica - Celebrating the whales arriving in Liberia, Costa Rica.
Liberia, Guancaste, Costa Rica (June 7-8, 2009)

No, they are not coming on a cargo airship through the Oduber Airport!

Marine Artist Carlos Hiller will be painting these magnificent mammals, life size, with the help of 100 kids from Barrio La Cruz (Liberia) school, which will be creating a huge colorful school of fish: each kid will paint a fish. A humpback whale of 14 mts long and her 4mts calf will be part of the Liberia landscape, being ambassadors to participate on the World Ocean Day, next June 8th.

The wall selected is next to Jumbo Perimercados Supermarket, in Plaza Santa Rosa, Liberia. Coordinated by Marina y Península Papagayo, kids will be conducted by groups and after painting their own fish, they will receive a motivational speech with the idea of creating environmental leaders. We want to leave them with good memories and a special message about what each and all of us can do, to protect our oceans.

This activity is open to everybody, and if you want to bring your kids, to paint their own fish, you are all more than welcome!

We hope to see you there!

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

Dominican Republic - Underwater Cleanup at La Caleta National Park
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (June 7th, 2009)

Fundacion Vida Azul organize the underwater cleanup at La Caleta Underwater National Park in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Pictures of the famous dominican phothographer Jose Alejandro Alvarez also will be shown in the park area.

Presented by: Fundacion Vida Azul
More information: http://www.vidaazul.org/
Contact (e-mail): Hector Mota (motaportes@yahoo.com)

Guatemala - Mystique of Sea Turtles Celebration
Guatemala Shore (June 8th, 2009)

Imagine a close-up and personal encounter with one of the world's most mystical and prehistoric creatures. That is what engagement with sea turtles is all about. Communities around the world will celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8, and the occasion presents many opportunities to see these endangered gentle giants in person and participate in conservation efforts that are underway to protect them. SEE Turtles is offering a free volunteer placement service at www.seeturtles.org that matches interested volunteers with sea turtle conservation projects in Mexico, Costa Rica, Tobago, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.seeturtles.org and click on the link to the volunteer matching form. Applicants will be asked to submit their preferred destinations, dates of travel, budget requirements, desired accommodations, and other criteria. SEE Turtles will then match volunteers to partner organizations and projects that best fit their preferences. No prior experience working with sea turtles is necessary and volunteers do not need to be able to speak Spanish. Volunteers should be in reasonable physical condition and are asked to contribute at least a week of their time.

Presented by: SEE Turtles
More information: http://www.seeturtles.org/
Contact (e-mail): E-mail Form (http://www.seeturtles.org/156/contact-us.html)

Jamaica - Keeping Our Oceans Alive
Whitehouse, Westmoreland, Jamaica (June 8th, 2009)

Beach clean up and an ocean floor clean up

Presented by: Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Lawrence (arlene.lawrence@grp.sandals.com)

Mexico - Felicidades a nuestros mares
Zapopan Jalisco Mexico (June 8th, 2009)

invitare al programa de TV La Revista en mi seccion de cocina, al chef del restaurante más popular de Guadalajara Jalisco México de mariscos para que nos de tips y recetas de como comprar y cocinar los productos de már.

Presented by: Junior Service League de Guadalajara
More information: http://juniorleagueguadalajara.com/
Contact (e-mail): Maritza De Camarena (maritzadecamarena@prodigy.net.mx)

Mexico - Tide Riding
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico (June 6th, 2009)

Come ride one of the largest tide movements on the continent to reach places inaccessible by any other means. Navigate through essential desert oases to discover the riches of animal and plant life that lie within, all specially adapted to survive in this extreme coastal desert environment. Visit a large oyster cultivation farm and enjoy a delicious sea food meal under the shade of a palapa, on the banks of estero Morúa.

Presented by: CEDO Intercultural
More information: http://www.cedointercultural.org/
Contact (e-mail): Katherine Penman (info@cedointercultural.org)

Mexico - Isla San Jorge Sojourn
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico (June 7th, 2009)

Take a boat tour to Isla San Jorge (Bird Island) located 25 miles from Puerto Peñasco in the Sea of Cortez, and go swimming with sea lions!

CEDO experts will provide information on the many bird species found there such as the Blue Footed Boobies, Red Billed Tropic birds, Double Crested Cormorants and the colony of 4,000 curious sea lions.

Snorkel gear and lunch provided.

Presented by: CEDO Intercultural
More information: http://www.cedointercultural.org/
Contact (e-mail): katherine Penman (info@cedointercultural.org)

USA - Alaska Ocean Festival
Anchorage, Alaska (03/30/09 - 03/30/09)

Last year's festival was a huge success and this year's 7th Ocean Festival will be even bigger and better! The primary focus of the festival is to educate the public and raise awareness about the importance of healthy oceans and to celebrate the bounty of Alaska's many marine resources. With nearly half of the total state population living in Anchorage, the festival presents a unique opportunity to bring Alaskans together to celebrate the uniqueness of our oceans and the significance they have in our lives.

Musicians, speakers, artists, fishermen, ocean recreationalists, and ocean conservation groups converge in beautiful downtown Anchorage to spend a day celebrating our Alaskan connections to the ocean. Food vendors, a beer garden, the Seafood Olympics, a foot race, and the "Bucking Salmon" are just a few of the attractions that make the Alaska Oceans Festival one of Anchorage's favorite summer events.

Presented by: Alaska Center for the Environment
More information: http://www.alaskaoceansfestival.org/
Contact (e-mail): Butch Allen (butch@akcenter.org)

USA - Beach Trash Analysis
Carlsbad, California (03/01/2009 - 05/28/2009)

Our first graders at Jefferson Elementary School in Carlsbad, California will be studying saltwater ecosystems for three months. The goal is to learn about the ocean. If they learn about it they will love it, and if they love it they will take care of it. They will be sorting beach trash as one of their action projects. The children will analyze it and figure where it is coming from. Last year, they were very surprised to find all the party balloons that had drifted to the beach. Many of our students decided not to ask for helium balloons for their birthday party. Finally, they will propose solutions to the beach trash problems. At Open House Night, they will tour the classrooms with their parents sharing what they have learned. Then, they will show their parents the beach trash collection and ask their parents to sign a pledge to help keep our beaches free of trash.

Presented by: Jefferson Elementary School
More information: http://jefferson.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/schoolabout.htm
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Gnade (Agnade@hotmail.com)

USA - Aerial Art
Carlsbad, California, United States (June 8, 2009)

On June8th, World Ocean Day, Jefferson Elementary School, located in Carlsbad, California will do our first "stand-up" Aerial Art at Tamarack Beach. We anticipate about 700 students and parents will be participating, celebrating, and sharing the message "Share The Planet".

Presented by: Jefferson Elementary School
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Gnade (Agnade@hotmail.com)

USA - Open House
Carlsbad, California, USA (03/01/2009 - 05/28/2009)

Our first grade students will be performing Tte Song For The Ocean by Kristen Hoffman. She has graciously given us permission to sing her glorious song at our Open House on May 28th, 2009. The students will briefly explain that they have been studying the ocean for the last 3 months and have learned many ways that they can become guardians of the sea! They will sing, then invite their parents to their rooms to show them what they have learned. Each parent will be asked to sign the conservation pledge before leaving the school.

Presented by: Jefferson Elementary School
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Arlene Gnade (Agnade@hotmail.com)

USA - Rubio's Restuarants, Inc. - RSC Beach Adoption
Carlsbad, California, USA (June 5th, 2009)

Since much of Rubio's Beach Mex menu includes seafood, we are greatly dependent upon a healthy ocean. Ironically, plastic bags and take-out containers make up a large portion of marine debris so we'd like to set up a program that involves Rubio's being a better friend to the ocean. In addition to trying to source more eco-friendly packaging options, we'd like to establish a program of coastal clean up to reduce the marine debris that threatens the ocean wildlife upon which we are so dependent. In honor of World Oceans Day, Rubio's headquarters in Carlsbad adopted South Carlsbad State Beach – South Ponto. We will spend Friday afternoon cleaning this beach for Ocean Day. Once we have established the program at our headquarters we hope to expand the Adopt-A-Beach initiative to our restaurants.

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

USA - World Oceans Day Celebration
Carlsbad, CA (June 7th, 2009)

SEA LIFE Aquarium is celebrating the first-ever official World Oceans Day a little early this Sunday, June 7 with story telling, crafts and the new Sharks Revealed exhibit which just opened on May 29. SEA LIFE educators will be teaching guests about the “Wear Blue and Tell Two” campaign, an international campaign by The Ocean Project encouraging ocean lovers to wear blue on June 8, which is the official World Oceans Day, and to tell people two things they may not know about the ocean and how they can help. Wear Blue and Tell Two is the theme for craft project in the Aquarium’s Southern California Touch Pool area all day long. At 11:45 a.m., San Diego children’s book author Terry Kraszewski will be in the SEA LIFE Aquarium’s Lost City of Atlantis area reading her book “Surf Angel,” which brings children closer to the magical wonders of the sea and encourages them to surf their dreams. Kraszewski will also be available to sign copies of Surf Angel. To further enhance their appreciation of the ocean, guests can now experience Sharks Revealed, guests will learn all about the life cycle and evolution of sharks. The interactive exhibit features more than 40 baby sharks and shows their development from egg to adult. The exhibit also features a graphic timeline showing the evolution of sharks; an interactive "shark lab" where guests can get hands-on experience with shark teeth, jaws and other artifacts and a large-scale model of a “mermaid’s purse” for a fun photo opportunity. SEA LIFE Aquarium celebrates the World’s oceans every day through more than 36 displays including the Shoaling Ring, where guests are surrounded 360 degrees by schools of swimming fish; and the Ray Lagoon where several species of rays appear to “fly” through the water in Mayan temple ruins and the Discovery Zone where new additions include a interactive features such as the trash timeline, wall of promises, an underwater parks building project, and a save the whales display where guests can actually send a postcard to President Obama encouraging legislation to stop whaling.

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

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration/Benefit with Marin Chapter Surfrider Foundation
Wipeout Bar & Grill (Greenbrae, Calif.) (June 5th, 2009)

The Marin County chapter invites you to join celebrate World Ocean Day at a benefit event on Friday June 5, 6pm, at the Wipeout Bar & Grill (Greenbrae). Steve Hawk, former of Surfer Magazine, Surfline.com, and author the book "Waves", will talk about the surf media, and how surfing is represented in the mainstream press.

Enjoy great food and beverage specials with other local surfers, and check out awesome surfing footage. Enter to win one of the many great raffle prizes. Kids — bring plastic for recycling to help us build a giant plastic wave. For more info, email to marin@surfrider.org, or www.surfrider.org/marin.

Presented by: Slade Communications
More information: http://www.surfrider.org/marin/
Contact (e-mail): Michelle Slade (michelle@sladecommunications.com)

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration
Monterey, CA (June 6-7, 2009)

Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates the ocean at its third annual "World Ocean Day Celebration" on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, in conjunction with the international observance of the importance of a healthy ocean. The weekend will be dedicated to honoring the ocean ecosystems, as well as learning about the land to sea connection and about the role people play in assuring the health of the ocean for future generations. The Monterey Bay Aquarium celebrates the ocean every day, but on June 6 and 7 it joins with leading education and conservation organizations across dozens of countries to draw attention to the treasures of the ocean and the threats it faces. Special activities and performances will fill the festive weekend. All visitors will be encouraged to seek their personal ocean connection and take home conservation messages about the global importance of clean water and how lakes, rivers and oceans are all connected.

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

USA - "Think Beyond Plastics" World Ocean Day Film Festival
Monterey, California, USA (June 6th, 2009)

Film festival featuring 3 internationally acclaimed films which focus on the effects of plastics on the ocean. Information booths with materials to inspire conservation of the ocean and encourage people to reduce their use of plastics, the main source of marine debris. Panel discussion and Meet-the-Filmmakers reception.

Presented by: Sea Studios Foundation
More information: http://www.seastudios.org/
Contact (e-mail): Daniella Russo (daniella@seastudios.org)

USA - Sea Studios Foundation Film Festival in honor of World Ocean Day - "Think Beyond Plastics"
Monterey, California (June 6th, 2009)

Sea Studios Foundation's inaugural Film Festival in honor of World Ocean Day will be held Saturday, June 6, from 12 - 7 p.m. at the Cannery Row IMAX Theater in Monterey. This year the theme is "Think beyond Plastics" and the goal is to to inspire conservation of the ocean and encourage people reduce their use of plastics, the main source of marine debris. Sea Studios Foundation has partnered with a wide-range of Monterey Peninsula-based organizations to present three internationally acclaimed films focusing on the effects of plastics in the ocean. The films will be shown in the state-of-the-art Cannery Row IMAX Theater via digital presentation.

The Festival will also include a panel discussion and a Meet-The-Filmmakers reception. The Festival is supported in part by a generous donation of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

The films to be screened are:

Noon — Marina of the Zabbaleen, an inspirational new film by Engi Wassef.

2:30 pm — Message in the Waves, a film by Rebecca Hoskins and the BBC Natural History Unit.

5:00 pm — Dirty Secrets, a Sea Studios co-production with National Geographic, hosted by Edward Norton.

Presented by: Sea Studios Foundation
More information: http://www.seastudios.org/
Contact (e-mail): Wendy Goldman (wendy@seastudios.org)

USA - Drakes Beach Cleanup, Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore, California (June 7th, 2009)

Come join us for a beach cleanup at the beautiful Drakes Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore! Event will be held from 10am to 1pm. Meet in the Drakes Beach parking lot at any time between 10 and 1 to get some information and to grab a bag and gloves!

Presented by: Point Reyes National Seashore
More information: http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events.htm
Contact (e-mail): Melanie Gunn (Melanie_Gunn@nps.gov)

USA - Ocean Film Series: OUR UNDERWATER TREASURES: Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas
Point Reyes Station, California (June 12th, 2009)

OUR UNDERWATER TREASURES: Celebrating our Marine Protected Areas

Short Films and Discussion

Friday, June 12, 2009
6:30 — 8:30 pm

Red Barn Classroom - Point Reyes National Seashore
Free and open to the public

Film descriptions:

CORDELL BANK: BLUE WATER OASIS
Take the plunge and explore Cordell Bank National Marine sanctuary, an undersea island of granite towers and reefs just off Bodega Head. Cold water and strong currents may challenge human visitors, but create ideal conditions for wildlife from whales to albatross. The bank teems with jewel-like fish, anemones and some very curious-looking creatures. (14 min)

COOL WATER HAVEN
Not only people come to San Francisco for great seafood. Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary is San Francisco's amazing aquatic "backyard," an oceanic cornucopia to satisfy even the hungriest — including great white sharks, giant blue whales, and a quarter-million seabirds. (18 min)

A SHELTERED SEA
Against a backdrop of the breathtakingly beautiful California coast, this film recounts the California Marine Life Protection Act, our country's first and most ambitious plan to protect a network of ocean areas of special bounty and diversity. Overfishing, pollution and climate change have brought us to the tipping-point; only swift and bold action can save it now. (23 min)

Presented by: Point Reyes National Seashore
More information: http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events.htm
Contact (e-mail): Jessica Luo (jessica_luo@partner.nps.gov)

USA - STAR ECO Station, Rocklin
4465 Granite Drive, Rocklin, California (June 6th, 2009)

Educational celebration of the world's oceans to include activity stations, ocean related carnival activities, sign the Earth Message Board, video presentations, art and photography showing, tile painting, treasure hunt, STAR student drama and orchestral performances plus much more!

Presented by: STAR ECO Station Environmental Childrens Museum
More information: http://ecostation.org/
Contact (e-mail): Kimberly Borum (kborum@starsacramento.org)

USA - Ocean and Beach CleanUp followed by a Birch Aquarium Celebration
La Jolla/San Diego, California, USA (June 7th, 2009)

Celebrate the first official World Oceans Day!

It's official! The United Nations has declared June 8th as World Oceans Day. Celebrate the first "official" World Ocean Day in La Jolla with San Diego Coastkeeper, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Oceans Foundation and Think Blue on Sunday June 7th!

Come help us to honor the ocean with a full day of events! Join us for a morning beach, kayak, and dive clean up. Have fun learning about the special creatures found in our local marine waters, and make a difference in your community and our global ocean with a few short hours.

The celebration continues in the afternoon at Birch Aquarium. Two special guests, author and musician Joel Harper, and recycled material artist Dianna Cohen, will engage audiences as they share messages of ocean conservation and positive action during scheduled readings of All the Way to the Ocean and recycled art craft stations. Birch will also be hosting a special World Ocean Day Kelp Dive Show, the Junko Plunko trash game, a movie screening, and a scavenger hunt to discover how Scripps researchers are studying the ocean.

We hope you will join us for this important and fun-filled celebration of our ocean!

What: World Ocean Day Celebration
When: Sunday, June 7th from 9:00 - 3:00
Where: Kellogg Park (9:00-11:00) and Birch Aquarium (11:00-3:00)

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

USA - Celebrate World Ocean Day with Birch Aquarium at Scripps
San Diego, California (Sunday, June 7, 2009)

Birch Aquarium at Scripps will mark World Ocean Day with special activities on Sunday, June 7, to honor our connection to the ocean and raise awareness about the need to protect it.

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

USA - Ocean Beach Cleanup with OceanHealth.Org & San Francisco Surfrider
San Francisco, CA, USA (June 7th, 2009)

Please join OceanHealth.Org as we team up with the San Francisco Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for our annual World Ocean Day beach cleanup in San Francisco at Ocean Beach.

We will be meeting at the Judah Street entrance to Ocean Beach along the Great Highway. There will be gloves and bags. Just bring yourself and dress for variable weather.

You can reach the spot by taking MUNI on the N Judah Line. Please carpool or take public transportation in the spirit of the day.

This is our 3rd annual World Ocean Day in the Bay Area. Please check out: http://www.oceandaysf.org

Please RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=55915392141&ref=ts

Presented by: OceanHealth.Org
More information: http://www.oceandaysf.org/
Contact (e-mail): Eli Saddler (eli@oceanhealth.org)

USA - World Oceans Day Film Festival in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, USA (June 10th, 2009)

Please join us for a program of short ocean films at the historic Victoria Theatre at 16th St. and Mission. We're bringing the soul of the ocean to the heart of the Mission.

6PM-7PM: Reception
7PM-8:30PM: Program of short ocean films
8:30PM-9PM: Discussion and Intermission
9PM: Ocean film feature

Cost is $10 for any or all of the program. Tickets will be for sale at the box office on the day of the show, but you can also pre-purchase tickets online (www.victoriatheatre.org).

World Oceans Day 2009 Events: http://www.oceandaysf.org

June 10, Wednesday, 6p doors open, 7pm Films World Oceans Day Film Festival Victoria Theatre, 16th St. & Mission St., San Francisco, CA
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/oceansdayfilm
Buy tickets: http://www.victoriatheatre.org

Presented by: OceanHealth.Org
More information: http://www.oceanhealth.org/
Contact (e-mail): Eli Saddler (eli@oceanhealth.org)

USA - World Oceans Day Celebration
San Francisco, CA, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Join Aquarium of the Bay in celebrating and honoring World Oceans Day. Explore the Aquarium and its 20,000 aquatic animals; take a scavenger hunt through the Aquarium and enter to win a gift bag of ocean-friendly products from Aquarium of the Bay's gift store and check out special ocean-focused presentations in the Aquarium's PG&E Bay Lab exhibit.

At 10:30am and 2:30pm, naturalists will lead "Dissolving Issues" and invite visitors to complete a simple science experiment to learn how increased CO2 in the atmosphere is causing our oceans to become more acidic.

At 1:30 and 4 pm, don't miss "Expanding Oceans", which unlocks the mystery of why climate change is causing sea levels to rise three times faster now than 100 years ago.

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

USA - COARE Fundraiser Celebrating World Ocean Day
San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (June 6th, 2009)

The concept for World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and has been celebrated unofficially every year since.

Three years ago, COARE teamed up with a few other Bay Area organizations to create a series of local events to celebrate World Ocean Day, and we're thrilled to continue that tradition.

This past December, the United Nations made it official, and June 8th is now officially known as World Oceans Day.

Join us for our third year and for the inaugural celebration of the newest holiday recognizing the oceans that cover nearly 3/4 of our planet.

Come to Periscope Cellars in Emeryville on Saturday, June 6th from 6-9pm, and enjoy wine, light finger foods, live music, and a special screening of the film Sharkwater.

General admission is only $20 ($25 at the door), and tickets are limited.

Visit http://coare.org/events/wod/ to purchase tickets and for more details.

Presented by: COARE
More information: http://www.coare.org/event/wod/
Contact (e-mail): Christopher Chin (wod2009@coare.org)

USA - World Ocean Day Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, California (Sunday, Jun 7, 2009)

Visit the Aquarium on June 7 and celebrate the ocean by joining in a scavenger hunt, special storytime and more. World Ocean Day is June 8 and is celebrated all over the world. Come on down to the beach and visit your ocean. FREE

Presented by: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
More information: http://www.usc.edu/org/cosee-west/
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Buddy Project
Simi Valley, CA, USA (June 8-9, 2009)

Sixth and Fourth Graders will be introduced to the problems facing our world oceans via the films available through "Altered Oceans" from the Los Angeles Times. Together they will hand create brochure to share what they have learned with their families and raise overall awareness in our community.

Presented by: St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
More information: http://srls.org/
Contact (e-mail): D Austin (djadul@yahoo.com)

USA - World Ocean Day 2009 — Party with A Sea Change
California, USA (June 8th, 2009)

The problem of ocean acidification is global.

That's why we want to spark awareness of the issue with a series of international events on World Ocean Day 2009, June 8.

As an anchor event we invite you to screen A Sea Change. Maybe you'd like to use the opportunity to raise awareness around your own ocean- or climate-change related issue. Or simply screen the film as a stand-alone event. Perhaps you'd like to present a panel discussion afterward, including scientists and other experts from your own region. Other possible events could be a weekend of ocean-related activities for all ages. Or a webcast linking celebrations across the globe. Maybe a flotilla in your local harbor.

Already on board are our partners Sailors for the Sea. We'll be screening the film with them in Boston, building other local events around the screening.

We're hoping that related events will take place on every continent, and that these events can be linked via the Internet. Ocean acidification is an international concern. We need to work together to solve it.

Presented by: A Sea Change
More information: http://www.aseachange.net/2008/07/world-ocean-day.html
Contact (e-mail): ()

USA - Slow Food Surf Social to Celebrate World Oceans Day
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (June 7th, 2009)

Fundraiser for Slow Food Glades to Coast community projects:

JUNE 7: SLOW FOOD SURF SOCIAL
TO CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/index.php at 3030 OCEAN hosted by Chef Dean Max
6:00-8:00
Ocean conservation program and speakers
Nova Southeastern Oceanographic Center
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/
http://www.nova.edu/ncri/

Heirloom Farm Pig roast, assorted Florida seafood, artisan beers from Fresh Beer, rum and Tropical fruits & veggies from local farms

$59.00 All-Inclusive Tax, Gratuity, Donation to support Slow Food community projects

Free self parking
@$5.00 valet parking

PLEASE CALL TO RSVP

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

USA - Loggerhead Marinelife Center Blue Friends
Juno Beach, Florida, USA (June 6th, 2009)

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center Blue Friends Club will conduct the 1st Juno Beach Clean Up.

Presented by: Loggerhead Marinelife Center Blue Friends
More information: http://www.marinelife.org/
Contact (e-mail): Lynne Wells (bluefriends@marinelife.org)

USA - Friends of Jupiter Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup
Jupiter, Florida Palm Beach County (June 6th, 2009)

The Friends of Jupiter Beach invite everyone to join in the volunteer beach cleanup on Saturday, June 6 from 8:00am-10:00am. This event is sponsored by the North Palm Beach Yacht Club. Volunteers and members are celebrating the FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY of the launch of FJB to keep Jupiter Beach clean and dog-friendly.

Volunteers arrive at 8:00am at the Anita Lankler Pavilion in Ocean Cay Park east of US Hwy 1 and Marcinski Road (north Palm Beach County), divide into teams to clean 2 1/2 miles of beach, sidewalks, and park grounds, then regroup at 9:30 am for light continental breakfast and beverages, a brief program and "thanks for coming" door prizes including tickets to upcoming Dog Days Baseball Games at Roger Dean Stadium. Community services hours are awarded. All volunteers are welcome and advance registration is not required for individuals, but organized groups are requested to call 561-748-8140 to register in advance.

Beach cleanups are "shine only", so call 561-748-8140 for a "cancel" message (by 7:00am that morning) if weather is questionable. Volunteers are encouraged to bring recycled shopping bags for use in cleanup efforts, garden gloves, sunscreen and bug spray. Closed-toe shoes are required. Since September 2006, Friends of Jupiter Beach have been tracking the weight of garbage and recyclables removed from Jupiter Beach at monthly cleanups, for a total exceeding 18,000 pounds of trash removed since September 06 . More than 8,000 pounds of recyclables have been separated and transferred voluntarily by Rapid Removal, a Palm Beach Gardens firm. Previously, the number of garbage bags collected were recorded, but the change was made to so that observers could fully comprehend the extent of the garbage problem at the beach and, more importantly, the tremendous benefit to the beach, dunes and ocean environment provided by Friends of Jupiter Beach. The offer by Rapid Removal, in fall of 2006, to collect the separated recyclables following each cleanup has resulted in a nearly 50% reduction in the amount of garbage going to landfill. The cumulative weight of garbage removed during 15 years of FJB cleanups is incalculable....and when combined with the continual trash pick up members do during their own visits to the beach, the impact Friends of Jupiter Beach has had on our community is significant! Friends of Jupiter Beach became a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 volunteer organization in 1994, dedicated to organizing monthly beach cleanups, providing free "dog bags" at the beach, preserving dog-friendly beach privileges, and enhancing our beach and marine environment through education and community service... along a 2 1/2 mile stretch of historically dog-friendly shoreline. The following beach cleanup will be Saturday, July 4 sponsored by J. R. Kaumeier. For further information please consult the website at www.friendsofjupiterbeach.com or call 561-748-8140 or email LynneFJB@aol.com

Presented by: Friends of Jupiter Beach
More information: http://www.friendsofjupiterbeach.com/
Contact (e-mail): Lynne Gibbons (LynneFJB@aol.com)

USA - Seas the Day with a Deep Blue Dive Center
Key Colony Beach, FL (June 8th, 2009)

Underwater Coral Reef Clean Up in the Florida Keys.

Presented by: A Deep Blue Dive Center
More information: http://www.adeepbluedive.com/
Contact (e-mail): Michele Adams (Rooneychel@aol.com)

USA - Key West Hospital Wears Blue for Awareness
Key West, FL (June 8th, 2009)

Lower Keys medical Center in Key West, FL surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico wants to show its support for World Oceans Day by wearing BLUE on Monday,June 8th and making our staff and patients aware of how important our offshore and onshore water quality is to us for our health and wellbeing! This is an initiative by our hospitals' Green Team.

Presented by: Lowe Keys Medical Center
More information: http://www.LKMC.com/
Contact (e-mail): Randy Detrick (randy.detrick@hma.com)

USA - Ocean Pictorial Presentation at Barrier Island Center
Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA (Sunday, 07 June, 2009 Starts at 02:00 PM)

Into the Blue Pictorial Presentation Sunday, 7 June 2:00 p.m. Celebrate World Ocean Day as Master Scuba Instructor, Joe Bartoszek takes you on an amazing, deep sea dive with his brilliant underwater images that illuminate the importance of ocean conservation! There is no cost to attend.

Presented by: Environmentally Endangered Lands Program (Barrier Island Sanctuary)
More information: http://www.eelbrevard.com/ http://www.brevardparks.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=17309
Contact (e-mail): Grace Foley (grace.foley@brevardparks.com barrierisland@brevardparks.com )

USA - World Ocean Day Library Display
Miami Lakes, FL, USA (June 1-30, 2009)

We are providing a special display in the school library showcasing books and videos on the ocean, marine life, corals and the environmental issues affecting the ocean.

Presented by: Miami Lakes Educational Center
More information: http://mlec.dadeschools.net/
Contact (e-mail): Betty Gonzalez (bgonzalez@dadeschools.net)

USA - World Ocean Day Film Festival
Naples, Florida, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Monday, June 8th, 2009
The Hilton
Naples, Florida 4:30-7:00 pm

Hosted by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance and Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, this free event includes a showing of "Once Upon a Tide," a 10-minute animated film and "Super Grouper," a 30-minute segment of the Public Television documentary series "Changing Seas." A discussion with the series producer will follow.

Presented by: Gulf of Mexico Alliance
More information: http://www.gulfofmexicoalliance.org/
Contact (e-mail): Robyn Schoessel (robyn.schoessel@dep.state.fl.us)

USA - Celebrate World Oceans Day
North Palm Beach, FL, USA (June 6th, 2009)

The PalmBeach HammerHeads Dive Club will be celebrating World Oceans Day by visiting John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and taking an eco-tour of the park.

For more information please call Lynora, LandShark at (561) 707-0000!

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

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration
Tampa, FL (June 6-8, 2009)

The Florida Aquarium will host a three-day family-oriented Ocean Day awareness event that begins Saturday, June 6 with a Scout activity day. Special programming will continue through Monday, June 8th. World Ocean Day also coincides with the first day of summer camps, and all programs will include World Ocean Day content.

Presented by: The Florida Aquarium
More information: http://www.flaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Debbi Stone (dstone@flaquarium.org)

USA - World Ocean Day Family Festival at Mote Aquarium
Sarasota, Florida, USA (June 7, 2009)

11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 7th

Mote Aquarium Courtyard
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota

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.
Call 941-388-4441 or visit http://www.mote.org/WorldOceanDay for more information.
Join us to celebrate our world ocean!

Presented by: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
More information: http://www.mote.org/WorldOceanDay/
Contact (e-mail): (info@mote.org)

USA - World Ocean Day special event
Honolulu, Hawai`i, U.S.A. (June 8th, 2009)

Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i is hosting a special event at the Hawai`i State Capitol auditorium on Monday 8th June, 2009 in celebration of World Ocean Day. The event will feature a lecture by one of the world's leading researchers in the field of microplastics and the marine environment: Dr. Anthony Andrady. The event also includes the opening of the Marine Debris Awareness Student Art display in the foyer, door prizes and more. This is a free event and open to the public. For more information phone: (808) 393 2168 or visit: www.b-e-a-c-h.org

Presented by: Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i
More information: http://www.b-e-a-c-h.org/
Contact (e-mail): Suzanne Frazer ()

USA - Beach Watcher Volunteer Orientation
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (June 6th, 2009)

Are you looking for an excuse to hang out on the beach? Enjoy people watching? Do you care about protecting Hawaii's beaches and reefs? If so, celebrate World Ocean Day by joining Reef Watch Waikiki's volunteer team! This is your chance to join an effort to help restore the health of Mamala Bay, learn more about the natural and cultural history of Waikiki, and meet like-minded people from your community dedicated to responsible use of marine resources.

As a Beach Watcher, you will conduct human use surveys and interact with beach-goers as you monitor one of ten zones that collectively span the length of the Waikiki coastline. Each one-hour survey will assess the types of human activities and environmental threats present in the water and on the beach within your selected survey zone. Essentially, you will be counting and recording what people are doing on the beach and in the water. The data collected will be compiled into our Human Use Monitoring Program database, and over time, will create a clearer picture of how human behavior is affecting Waikiki. This information will guide future efforts to improve the health and vitality of Waikiki's natural resources through marine education programs, stewardship projects, and outreach to area businesses and other user groups to become better stewards of the bay's beaches and reefs. Our next volunteer information and orientation session is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00am. Meeting will be held in Waikiki, details provided upon registration.

To register, please email Anne at reefmail@hawaii.edu

Presented by: Reef Watch Waikiki / Hawaii Sea Grant
More information: http://waikikireef.org/
Contact (e-mail): Jennifer Barrett (jibarret@hawaii.edu)

USA - World Ocean Day - Kauai
Kauai Community College, Hawaii (06/06/09 - 06/06/09)

Celebrate World Ocean Day on June 6 at Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm with opening announcements by the event coordinator Teresa Tico, followed by a sneak preview of the 2009 Hawaii Ocean Film Festival. The feature presentation is "A Sea Change, Imagine a world without fish," followed by a panel discussion and informational booths sponsored by Save Our Seas. Admission is free to youth with a suggested donation of $5.00 for adults for more info admin@ofilmfest.com

Presented by: Hawaii Ocean Film Festival
More information: http://www.ofilmfest.com/
Contact (e-mail): Meli Sandler ()

USA - Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Contest
Kauai, but will take nationwide submissions (05/18/09 - 06/08/09)

Lucid Publishing announces its first coloring contest to celebrate world oceans day. The winner will receive a copy of The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by Kauai author and conservationist, Monika Mira. This book is recommended by local conservation organization, Save Our Seas. Please visit our website for rules and more info on how to enter.

Presented by: Lucid Publishing
More information: http://www.lucid-hawaii.com/
Contact (e-mail): Monika Mira (lucidhawaii@mac.com)

USA - Free Ocean Discovery Cruises
Maalaea, HI, USA (June 6th, 2009)

Pacific Whale Foundation will be offering free one-hour ocean discovery cruises to Pacific Whale Foundation Members on Saturday, June 6 in honor of World Ocean Day.

Hawaii residents with a valid i.d. are also invited to participate in the free cruises.

"We are joining in with hundreds of communities around the globe who are celebrating World Ocean Day," says Brooke Porter, Conservation Director at Pacific Whale Foundation.

Ocean Day was established during the Rio De Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 to raise awareness of the important connection between people and the ocean. A resolution by the United Nations in 2008 established that June 8 would be designated as World Ocean Day.

Pacific Whale Foundation's celebration of World Ocean Day will take place on Saturday, June 6, to make it possible for working people to participate.

"We will be giving away up to 1,000 free tickets for our Ocean Discovery Cruises in celebration of World Ocean Day," says Greg Kaufman, President and Founder of Pacific Whale Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting whales, dolphins and the ocean environment. “These Ocean Discovery Cruises depart from Lahaina and Maalaea throughout the day, and offer the opportunity to get out on the water, to enjoy the beautiful views of Maui and the neighbor islands, and possibly to encounter some marine wildlife, including dolphins and sea turtles.”

"Our Certified Marine Naturalists will be onboard, to talk with passengers about our planet's oceans and the critical importance of the ocean in sustaining life on earth," says Kaufman, "We'll also be discussing ways in which we can all take steps to protect the ocean environment."

Guests on Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Discovery Cruises will be able to view "Green Feature" signs on the vessel that point out steps that Pacific Whale Foundation takes to protect the marine environment every day. For example, Pacific Whale Foundation uses biodegradable and compostable cups, plates, bags and utensils on its vessels, and offers free applications of reef-safe sunscreen to its snorkeling guests. A complete list of Pacific Whale Foundation's eco-friendly features can be found by clicking here.

Departure times for the one hour cruises are:

From Maalaea: 12:30 pm; 1 pm, 2 pm and 2:30 pm

From Lahaina: 2 pm and 3:30 pm

Reservations are required for the free Ocean Discovery Cruises and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To obtain your reservation, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Pacific Whale Foundation members simply need to provide their name to be eligible for the free cruises.

Adults will need a valid Hawaii Driver's license or photo i.d. showing proof of residency to check-in for the free cruise. No i.d. will be required for children.

Presented by: Pacific Whale Foundation
More information: http://www.pacificwhale.org/
Contact (e-mail): Greg Kaufman (pacificwhalefoundation@pacificwhale.org)

USA - Wikoliana Celebration World Oceans Day
Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii (June 8th, 2009)

Public information/awareness of Hawaii's ocean resources, and special guests Navy Seals and a "Harbor Heroes" ocean clean-up.

Presented by: Wikoliana Educational Excursions
More information: http://wikoliana.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jeff Lansdown (captainjeff@hawaii.rr.com)

USA - Beach Cleanup with the New England Aquarium
Boston Area Beaches, MA, USA (June 6th, 2009)

Gather your family and friends to volunteer at one of three regional beach cleanups Designed to educate the public about ways we can all live with greater consideration for the environment and the oceans, the first annual World Oceans Day Weekend at the New England Aquarium will feature beach clean-up campaigns on Saturday, June 6, in Revere, South Boston, and Quincy. Gather your family and friends to volunteer! We will provide all of the gloves, garbage bags and safety instructions necessary, and our educators will be present to answer questions and explain the unusual objects, both man-made and natural, found on these urban beaches. Volunteers will receive a coupon for one free child's admission with purchase of an adult ticket to the Aquarium, to be used June 6 or 7.

Presented by: New England Aquarium
More information: http://support.neaq.org/site/PageNavigator/beach_clean_up_days
Contact (e-mail): Jeff Ives (jives@neaq.org)

USA - Oceans Day Festival
New England Aquarium Plaza, Boston, USA (June 7th, 2009)

Visit the Aquarium on June 7 for our first annual outdoor World Oceans Day Festival on our main plaza. This family-friendly and Earth-friendly event will feature interactive games, activities, eco-friendly giveaways and music. DJs from Boston's solar-powered radio station, The River, will provide entertainment, and Polar Beverages will be on site with free samples and giveaways.

Plus, children can participate in a massive art project that will go up in the Aquarium's Harbor View Café by illustrating their answers to the question "What does the ocean mean to you?" Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with experts from local organizations about the important work being conducted here in New England, and as always, exhibits throughout the Aquarium will highlight simple steps your family can take to help protect our blue planet.

Presented by: New England Aquarium
More information: http://support.neaq.org/site/PageNavigator/beach_clean_up_days
Contact (e-mail): Jeff Ives (jives@neaq.org)

USA - World Oceans Day Weekend at the New England Aquarium
Boston, Massachusetts (June 6-7, 2009)

In honor of World Oceans Day, the New England Aquarium is leading Boston conservation groups and hundreds of volunteers from Boston and the north and south shores in a weekend-long effort to promote the protection and care of the oceans.

Designed to educate the public about ways we can all live with greater consideration for the environment and the oceans, the first annual World Oceans Day Weekend at the New England Aquarium will feature beach clean-up campaigns on Saturday, June 6, in Revere, South Boston, and Quincy. On Sunday, June 7, the Aquarium will host an outdoor festival on Central Plaza with games, activities, and music. Passers-by will have the opportunity to speak with experts from local organizations about the important work being conducted here in New England. Aquarium costumed characters and educators will engage young guests in games and activities that will teach them about the oceans.

Presented by: New England Aquarium
More information: http://www.neaq.org/cleanup
Contact (e-mail): Diana McCloy (diana@teakmedia.com)

USA - Cape Cod Celebrates World Oceans Day
Falmouth, MA, USA (June 7-8, 2009)

Multifaith religious service on Sunday morning, June 7th, honors World Oceans Day... On Monday, June 8th, the Sierra Club's Cape Cod and Islands Group will honor World Oceans Day with educational activities... Both events will take place at the Unitarian Universalist church, in Falmouth, on Cape Cod... The Sunday morning morning service starts at 9:30 am... The Monday night program starts at 7:00 pm.

Free admission.

All people invited. The church is easily accessible for people with disabilities.

Presented by: Unitarian Universalists
More information: www.uuffm.org
Contact (e-mail): Robert Murphy (murphydalzell@aol.com)

USA - Lewis Bay Research Center
Hyannis, Massachusetts (June 8th, 2009)

A Celebration of our connection to the sea and the importance of the oceans for our future. A "State of the Bay" presentation will be made at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum on Hyannis Harbor. Lewis Bay supports the majority of the ferry traffic the Island of Nantucket.

Presented by: Lewis Bay Research Center
More information: http://www.lewisbay.org/
Contact (e-mail): Brian Braginton-Smith (bbs@lewisbay.org)

USA - Cape Cod National Seashore Beach Clean-up
Provincetown, MA, USA (June 7th, 2009)

The National Park Service will sponsor a beach clean-up in association with World Ocean Day 2009. Waters off the Cape Cod National Seashore abound with marine mammals, pelagic birds, fish and invertebrates. It is estimated that seventy percent of Humpback whales in the area have scaring from marine debris, namely fishing gear. Park Service rangers will lead the public in a discussion on the causes, threats and solutions to marine debris, followed by a beach clean-up at a Provincetown area beach.

Presented by: National Park Service
More information: http://www.nps.gov/caco
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (Jesse@travelandnaturephoto.com)

USA - Out of Sight (But Not Out of Mind)
Provincetown, MA, USA (June 8th, 2009)

On Monday June 8th, people around the world will be celebrating the importance of the world's oceans and our intimate connections to them. The Cape Cod National Seashore will sponsor a multimedia presentation focused on the ocean resources around Cape Cod, including Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Presented by: National Park Service
More information: http://www.nps.gov/caco
Contact (e-mail): Jesse Mechling (jesse@travelandnaturephoto.com)

USA - Screening of A Sea Change
Salem, MA, USA (June 7th, 2009)

Imagine a world without fish. A powerful new documentary on climate change and the oceans proposes just that. The film, A Sea Change is the first documentary about ocean acidification, the underbelly of climate change, a little-known but potentially devastating threat to ocean life. San Francisco Chronicle:
"This film is both a love letter to the planet and an urgent plea to its citizens." - San Francisco Chronicle

"The story that A Sea Change tells is urgent, unsettling and desperately in need of understanding and action." - The Washington Post

Presented by: Salem Sound Coastwatch
More information: http://www.salemsound.org/
Contact (e-mail): (lizvago@aol.com)

USA - World Ocean Day Beach Clean Up
Sandwich, MA (June 7th, 2009)

ecosavvykid.com, has joined with The Ocean Project's global network of partners to celebrate World Ocean Day! Our ocean sustains all life on Earth and provides us with vital resources. No matter where you live, each of us affects and is affected by the ocean. Help us make a difference — take the time to appreciate and conserve the wonders of our ocean that continue to enhance our lives.

The goal is to start by cleaning Boardwalk Beach then move onto East Sandwich Beach. I am looking for volunteers to:

Be a beach cleaners
Donate garbage bags (preferably biodegradable)
Drop recyclable material off at the dump at the end of the day
Donate coffee, donuts or munchies and water
For more information and/or to volunteer, call Laura Caton, 774-238-9351 or email at lcatonnef@aol.com. Detailed information will be posted on ecosavvykid.com on the Events Page.

Presented by: ecosavvykid
More information: http://www.ecosavvykid.com/
Contact (e-mail): Laura Caton (lcatonnef@aol.com)

USA - Williamstown Elementary School 3rd Grade Oceans Day Event
Williamstown, MA, USA (June 8th, 2009)

WES 3rd graders will do lab experiments at Williams College to learn more about how the oceans work. Using a wave tank, settling tubes, and density separation tanks they will make observations of sediment movement, wave activity, and density stratification.

Presented by: Williams College
More information: http://williams.edu/geoscience
Contact (e-mail): Ronadh Cox (rcox@williams.edu)

USA - World Ocean Day Weekend
Ogunquit, Maine, United States (June 5-7, 2009)

Get inspired! Get involved! Celebrate the sea!

World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate the world's oceans and your personal connection to the sea. An important part of our Environmental Leadership program, join us at the Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit to learn more about the Green Movement, how conservation is occurring in Southern Maine and how our Ogunquit hotel is making each stay more eco-friendly.

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

June 5th thru June 7th - Learn how to make a difference!

World Ocean Day Events

FRIDAY, JUNE 5th

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

Sea-scape Arrival - Relax as soon as you arrive with a check in chair massage from Your Body Works

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

Green Movie Showing — Show at 5pm, South Meadow TV Room.

Official World Ocean Day Pub Party - Featuring our 'Day at the Beach' special. We are happy to give back to preserve local Maine beaches for you to enjoy. Party 4pm-10pm, West Meadow Pub.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6th

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

For the Birds - Start your day early with a guided bird walk of Laudholm Farm and learn about native species and conservation programs. Bird walk begins at 730am at Laudholm in Wells.

Sea-scape Arrival - Relax as soon as you arrive with a check in chair massage from Your Body Works. Event during check in time.

Green Landscaping & Gardening Seminar - Learn as three experts discuss tips and products for your yard, organic lawn care and organic gardening. 9am-11am, Dunaway Center.

Discovery's Channel's Planet Earth - View this stunning documentary series and learn about the beauty and eco-systems of our planet. Showing 10am-8pm, Lobby.

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

Surf Swap Meet - Want to get rid of the old and pick up something new for the surfing season? Stop by Liquid Dreams Surf Swap at the Ogunquit store from 10am - 5pm. It's all about reuse and recycle!

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

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

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 7th

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

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

Join us June 5th-7th Celebration Special for World Ocean Day!

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

USA - World Ocean Day Festival
Stonington, Maine (06//06/09 - 06/07/09)

A family oriented two day festival of outdoor activities, education, and fun! Eco-cruises aboard our 38' lobster boat, exploration tours with an ROV submersible, touch tanks, puffin parade, speakers, lobster bake, kayak race, interactive display tables from sponsoring organizations who are committed to ocean stewardship, coastal cleanup excursions, food court and poster gallery.

Presented by: Old Quarry Ocean Adventures
More information: http://oldquarry.com/
Contact (e-mail): Marcia Markwardt (penbaygirl@yahoo.com)

USA - From Marsh to Sea — A Guided Hike and Celebration of the St. George Marsh
Tenants Harbor, ME (June 6-7th, 2009)

This event is aimed at getting people outside to hike and enjoy our town's unique natural resource, the marsh, and learn how it connects with the sea that surrounds us. A one hour walk at 10am will include presentations on hiking fundamentals, a history of the nature trail, marsh ecology, and the alewives restoration project. A family-oriented activity entitled "Marsh Safari" will be held at the Grace Center at 11am and will include a book reading and hands-on activity along side the marsh focused on why it is such an important ecosystem, serving as a nursery for marine wildlife. The hikes will end at the Grace Youth Center where presenters will be available to answer questions and local conservation groups will showcase their current efforts. Rain Date is Sunday June 7th.

Presented by: Jackson Memorial Library
More information: http://www.jacksonmem.lib.me.us/cms/
Contact (e-mail): Emily Worm (emily.worm@gmail.com)

USA - World Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Celebration
Sy. Louis, Missouri, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Sustainable Seafood Buffet in honor of Robert Carr and Burton Shatz with special Mermaid Appearance

Suggested Attire: fins, scales & snorkels

Presented by: World Aquarium
More information: http://worldaquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Leonard Sonnenschein (info@worldaquarium.org)

USA - World Oceans Day at NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Atlantic Beach, NC, USA (June 8th, 2009)

The Aquarium focuses on marine mammals as part of the global celebration of World Oceans Day June 8. The Discovery Classroom will feature videos, crafts and other activities centered on whales and dolphins. Aquarium Special Activities Coordinator Wayne Justice talks about his work with the marine mammal stranding network during the daily Creature Feature at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visitors also can get big ideas from a 40-foot inflatable humpback and a giant world map pinpointing the whereabouts of marine mammals.

Presented by: NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
More information: http://www.ncaquariums.com/
Contact (e-mail): (pksmail@ncaquariums.com)

USA - World Ocean Day at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo, North Carolina, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Join the North Carolina Aquarium on Monday, June 8th as we celebrate World Ocean Day. See our amazing new exhibit, Oceans Revealed, with programs at 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Animated images of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature are displayed onto a six foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe. All visitors to the aquarium on this day will receive a free Ocean in Motion poster.

Presented by: North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
More information: http://www.ncaquariums.com/
Contact (e-mail): (rimail@ncaquariums.com)

USA - Ocean Celebration at SciWorks!
Winston-Salem, NC, USA (June 13th, 2009)

Join SciWorks from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on June 13th for an ocean celebration in the Mountains to Sea exhibit hall. We’ll explore the coastal treasures of North Carolina with hands-on activities and a special craft. Meet some ocean creatures and explore!

Presented by: SciWorks
More information: http://www.sciworks.org/
Contact (e-mail): Christine Simonson (csimonson@sciworks.org)

USA - The Other Carbon Dioxide Problem: Ocean Acidification
New Jersey, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Dr. Rick Feely, a world renowned scientist and great speaker, will present a web based video conference on the crucial question of ocean acidification at the occasion of the World Ocean Day. This presentation targets both specialists and general public and we invite you to project his beautifully illustrated talk on a big screen in front of your audience. Dr. Feely can take questions through a chat box. Timing is 1.00pm EDT. Presentation is 30 min and will ad a great science conference to any of your World Ocean Day activities.

Please go to www.astc.org/iglo to view the webcast.

Contact Walter Staveloz: wstaveloz@astc.org if you have any questions.

Presented by: ASTC
More information: http://www.astc.org/iglo
Contact (e-mail): Walter Staveloz (wstaveloz@astc.org)

USA - World Oceans Day at Adventure Aquarium
Camden, New Jersey, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Adventure Aquarium, on the waterfront in Camden, NJ, is celebrating World Oceans Day by inviting a number of local conservation organizations to share their educational messages with aquarium guests on June 8th. Special behind the scenes tours will be offered to the public for a fee that will be donated to ocean conservation organizations.

Presented by: Adventure Aquarium
More information: http://www.adventureaquarium.com/
Contact (e-mail): Jen Warholak (info@adventureaquarium.com)

USA - World Ocean Day
Paramus, New Jersey USA (06/08/2009 - 09/13/2009)

Do you have any suggestions for us in having an event in my shop? Is there anything we can do to promote this, get donations? I work for a skin care line that is organic and some of our lines have product from the ocean. Contact me via e-mail with your suggestions.

Presented by:
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Susan Salvia (suzyq71322@yahoo.com)

USA - Celebrate World Ocean Day
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA (06/07/09 - 06/07/09)

Water, water everywhere...makes you stop and think! Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean and explore what you can do every day to help conserve our oceans and keep our waterways clean.

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

USA - World Ocean Day at the Aquarium
Albuquerque, New Mexico (Sunday, June 7 , 12:00pm-4:00pm)

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

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

USA - A Sea Change: Screenings on 3 continents
Beacon, NY, USA (June 5-8, 2009)

The problem of ocean acidification is global — that's why Niijii Films and the Beacon Institute in New York are joining forces with organizations across the world to screen A Sea Change for World Ocean Day (WOD).

A Sea Change is the first documentary on ocean acidification, the wet underbelly of climate change. Imagine a world without fish: if ocean chemistry continues to change because of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a bottom-up collapse of the sea food chain could result. The film combines the intimate story of Norwegian family whose life is bound up with the sea with an investigation into the science of ocean acidification.

"A Sea Change could not be more timely. I believe acidification of our oceans is actually a greater threat to our survival than is temperature or sea level rise, the conventional 'global warming' threats. Acidification is confusing and difficult to even imagine for most people — we need your film."

— Rob Moir, PhD., Executive Director, Ocean River Institute

Presented by: Niijii Films
More information: http://aseachange.net/
Contact (e-mail): Angela Alston (angela@aseachange.net)

USA - Screenings of A Sea Change
Beacon, New York, USA (June 6-8, 2009)

A Sea Change is the first documentary on ocean acidification, the wet underbelly of climate change. Imagine a world without fish: if ocean chemistry continues to change because of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a bottom-up collapse of the seafood chain could result. The film combines the intimate story of Norwegian family whose life is bound up with the sea with an investigation into the science of ocean acidification. A Sea Change made its world premiere at the DC Environmental Film Festival in March, to a standing-room-only audience at the National Museum of Natural History. Additional screenings include the San Francisco and Seattle film festivals.

World Ocean Day screenings of the film are taking place in Australia, Europe, North America, and the Hawaiian Islands. Linking the screenings will be a live webcast panel emanating from the Beacon Institute in Beacon, NY.

Participating in the panel are the filmmakers of A Sea Change, Barbara Ettinger and Sven Huseby, ocean acidification expert Dr. Richard Feely of NOAA and the University of Washington, and John Cronin, Director and CEO of the Beacon Institute.

Presented by: Niijii Films
More information: http://www.aseachange.net/
Contact (e-mail): Angela Alston (angela@aseachange.net)

USA - 15th Annual Marine Education Day
Massapequa, NY, USA (June 5th, 2009)

We are part of an environmental group created by the Jones Beach Power Squadron called W.A.K.E. U.P. We were invited by our Town Supervisor of Oyster Bay in Massapequa, New York to be a participant of their 15th Annual Marine Education Day for fourth grade students on June 5, 2009. This program consists of 8 20-30 minute sessions to groups of 20-30 4th grade students.

We are going to educate them about our program, W.A.K.E. U.P. (Waterways Adopted Keeps Environments Undamaged & Protected) www.wakeupjbps.net, and raise awareness about other environmental programs and special days... specifically World Ocean Day (June 8), and the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup (September 19).

Presented by: Jones Beach Power Squadron
More information: http://www.wakeupjbps.net/
Contact (e-mail): LuLu LaBella (loulou718@aol.com)

USA - New York State Marine Education Association conference
Southampton,NY, USA (06/05/09 - 06/07/09)

Annual conference for NYSMEA being held at Southampton Campus of Stony Brook University on Long Island. This year's theme is Estuaries - Sustaining the Sea"

Presented by: NYSMEA
More information: http://www.nysmea.org/
Contact (e-mail): Lou Siegel (lousea@aol.com)

USA - World Oceans Day
Newport, Oregon (June 8th, 2009)

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day Monday, June 8, with a day of activities to increase awareness about our oceans and its creatures. The day will include scuba dive presentations, face painting, an ocean craft, and a presentation in the theater about climate change and the wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula. In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Surfrider Foundation will offer information about their organizations and what they do to protect the ocean.

Presented by: Oregon Coast Aquarium
More information: http://www.aquarium.org/
Contact (e-mail): Tina Smith (tina.smith@aquarium.org)

USA - Ocean Commotion
Portland, OR, USA (06/07/09 - 06/07/09)

Oregon Zoo's celebration of World Ocean Day will take place on Sunday, June 7. Activities will focus around the zoo's Steller Cove and Pacific Shores exhbibits, featuring Southern sea otters, Steller sea lions, polar bears, and Humboldt penguins

Presented by: Oregon Zoo
More information: http://www.oregonzoo.org/
Contact (e-mail): Krista Swan (krista.swan@oregonzoo.org)

USA - One Ocean, One Connection, Our world
Whale Watching Center, Depoe Bay, Oregon, USA (June 6-8, 2009)

Oceans and Whales Celebration. Sat thru Mon, Jun 6-8-2009. Whale watching, Ocean watching, Movies, Marine Bingo!

Presented by: The Whale Watching Center, Oregon State Parks
More information: http://whalespoken.org/
Contact (e-mail): Morris Grover (morris.grover@state.or.us)

USA - World Ocean Day Celebration
Des Moines, WA (June 8th, 2009)

Touch tank tours at Highline's Marine Science & Technology Center led by Nautilus middle school 6th graders. Students will show off some of the creatures they've studied and talk about other cool things they've learned, like testing the salinity of seawater. Tours followed by a diver demonstration with underwater video camera and communication system, viewable on the flat screen TV's in the aquarium. Demonstrations include doing REEF surveys of the marine life to create a baseline of animals and health of Puget Sound.

Presented by: Highline Community College
More information: http://highline.edu/mast
Contact (e-mail): Lisa Skari (lskari@highline.edu)

USA - Puget Sound I Love You
La Conner, WA, USA (June 5-16, 2009)

"Puget Sound I Love You" is the theme of original art works exhibited by Puget Sound region artists from Olympia to Bellingham. This is the first annual benefit art show for the nonprofit environmental group People for Puget Sound. The results of an art contest with the same theme will be announced on the evening of June 6. The exhibit is timed to open in conjunction with World Oceans Day (June 8) to call public attention to the need to respect the delicate relationship between mankind and the Puget Sound's ecosystem. People for Puget Sound works to preserve the rich diversity of marine life, such as salmon, Orcas, sea lions, and numerous water fowl, found in this unique ecosystem.

La Conner Seaside Gallery, 112 Morris St., Open 11-5pm Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. Visit www.laconnerseasidegallery.com

Presented by: La Conner Seaside Gallery
More information: http://www.laconnerseasidegallery.com/
Contact (e-mail): Margie Wilson (laconnerseasidegallery@earthlink.net)

USA - SEA CINEMA! Film Festival: Celebrate World Oceans Day and Saving Puget Sound
Olympia, WA, USA (June 5-6, 2009)

The Olympia Film Society and People For Puget Sound present a two-day SEA CINEMA festival at the Capitol Theater in Olympia. The films will be screened on June 5 and 6 from 6 PM to 12:30 AM each night.

The festival will screen award-winning independent films about our oceans and will feature performances by local artists Playback Theater and local producer Still Hope Productions.

Friday night, Playback Theater will be performing improvisational stories of Puget Sound as shared by audience members. On Saturday, Still Hope Productions will share with us some wonderful underwater footage as well as featuring a panel discussion for the community.

Some of the films that will be shown include: Pacific Horizons, winner of the best adventure film for sea kayaking; Musica Surfica, a film about classical music and surfing; Attack of the Sea Slug; Protecting New Orleans, Saving Venice; and A Sea Change, a film about ocean acidification. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a wonderful community event — sure to be a full house!

Presented by: People for Puget Sound & the Olympia Film Society
More information: http://www.pugetsound.org/events/seacinema
Contact (e-mail): (gbyrne@pugetsound.org)

USA - Screening of A Sea Change
Olympia, WA, USA (June 7th, 2009)

Imagine a world without fish. A powerful new documentary on climate change and the oceans proposes just that. The film, A Sea Change is the first documentary about ocean acidification, the underbelly of climate change, a little-known but potentially devastating threat to ocean life. San Francisco Chronicle:
"This film is both a love letter to the planet and an urgent plea to its citizens." - San Francisco Chronicle

"The story that A Sea Change tells is urgent, unsettling and desperately in need of understanding and action." - The Washington Post

Presented by: Salem Sound Coastwatch
More information: http://www.salemsound.org/
Contact (e-mail): (lizvago@aol.com)

USA - Celebrate World Ocean Day
Port Angeles, WA, USA (June 8th, 2009)

Dry Creek Elementary School students are encouraged to wear blue on June 8. One fifth grade class is making an all school campaign with announcements and posters. Their visit to Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Discovery Center and Feiro Marine Lab last Monday instigated the research on the internet where one wonderful student discovered World Ocean Day. They also wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, Peninsula Daily News.

Presented by: Dry Creek Elementary School
More information: http://portangelesschools.org/
Contact (e-mail): (pschromen@portangelesschools.org)

USA - World Ocean Celebration at the Seattle Aquarium
Seattle, WA, USA (June 6-7, 2009)

Join the Seattle Aquarium as we celebrate World Ocean Day with a whole weekend of special talks and activities. Our World Ocean Celebration is all about seals. Special talks and activities will help us understand why seals are important to the Ocean, and how even the things we do on land can affect seals – especially our local harbor seals like Barney and Pinky. For a daily schedule of activities call (206) 386-4300 or visit us at www.seattleaquarium.org.

Presented by: Seattle Aquarium
More information: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=183
Contact (e-mail): Laura Austin (laura.austin@seattle.gov)

USA - World Ocean Weekend
Seattle, WA, USA (June 6-8, 20009)

The Seattle Aquarium is hosting a weekend of special activities, presentations, and guest speakers to honor and celebrate World Oceans Day 2009.

Presented by: Seattle Aquarium
More information: http://seattleaquarium.com/
Contact (e-mail): (nicole.killebrew@seattle.gov)

USVI - Coral World Celebrates World Oceans Day!
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands (June 7-8, 2009)

Join us on June 7th and 8th to celebrate World Oceans Day and inform our local and visiting guests about the importance of our oceans and what each one of us can do to help! Activities will include beach cleanups, special presentations, and interactive animal feedings! All of which tie into this year's theme! Also learn about volunteer opporunities!

Presented by: Coral World Ocean Park
More information: http://www.coralworldvi.com/
Contact (e-mail): (TeamBlueSTT@gmail.com)

SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina - World Ocean Day 2009
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (03/30/2009 - 06/08/2009)

From March 30th to May 22th:

CONTEST OF PAINT AND INFANTILE DRAWING
World Ocean Day 2009

The objective is to promote in the students the desire to care for the ocean — impelling the art like reflection tool. (For more details: http://www.cedepesca.net/detalle-actividades.php?id=34)

From May 26th to May 29th:
Exhibition of Infantile Drawings awarded at the Municipal Palace Hall.

Friday, June 5th:
The National Phosphorus Company presents the most odorous submarine adventure never counted: Hello 2 Waves. The intrepid captain William Calderón and its sailors will undertake a plagued trip with obstacles when they discover that the Ocean, scene of its feats, is in true danger. In its way they will have to face Mboé, the goddess of the deceits, an unscrupulous industrialist, a voracious oil slick and an insurmountable sweepings sea.

This theater work puts the emphasis in humor and the adventure to draw attention of great children and about the dangers of the irrational use of natural resources, of the consumption without limits, the uncontrolled fishing and the conformism spirit that teaches to us that “nothing we can make to change the things”. It does not remain in the simple denunciation, but it looks for to investigate the causes of these problems and to offer solutions without betraying the primary objective of the work, that is to count a good history, funny, intelligent and exciting.

10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m.:
Infantile theatre "Hello 2 Waves", with María José Moggia and Cristian Palacios. Direction: Paula Brusca. Room “A” of Soriano Cultural Center, Catamarca and 25 of May. Gratuitous entrance for state schools (Information: Tel 489-6397)

Saturday, June 6th:
05.00 p.m. Infantile theatre “Hello 2 Waves”, with María José Moggia and Cristian Palacios. Direction: Paula Brusca. Room “B” of Soriano Cultural Center, Catamarca and 25 of May.

Domingo 7 of June:
05.00 p.m. Infantile theatre “Hello 2 Waves”, with María José Moggia and Cristian Palacios. Direction: Paula Brusca. Room “B” of from Soriano Cultural Center, Catamarca and 25 of May. Entrance: $ 10

Monday 8 of June:
02:00 p.m. Central celebration in the Municipal Museum of Natural Sciences “L. Scaglia”. The prizes will be given to the winners of the Contest of Infantile Drawing. There will be a projection about the meaning of World Ocean Day celebration and the presentation of a new Web site, developed by the World Ocean Network: the Ocean Information Pack (OIP).

Like every year, those personalities from our city that showed a strong commitment in the Ocean's care, they will be distinguished with the Passport of Citizen of the Ocean.

At the end we offer, at the Fishing Corner of Municipal Museum of Natural Sciences, a brief dissertation on the Educative Program for 2009.

Presented by: CEDEPESCA
More information: http://www.cedepesca.net/
Contact (e-mail): Alejandra María Cornejo (alejandra.cornejo@cedepesca.net)

Colombia - Simposio "El cambio climático y su impacto en los espacios oceánicos y las zonas costeras de Colomb
Bogotá, D.C. Colombia (June 8th, 2009)

Evento organizado por el Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Dessarrollo Territorial, la Comisión Colombiana del Oceano y la Fundación Conservación Ambiente Colombia. El simposio se realizará en el Auditorio del MAVDT el 8 de junio a partir de las 8:30 de la mañana.

Presented by: Fundación Conservación Ambiente Colombia
More information:
Contact (e-mail): Lilian Barreto (cac.org@gmail.com)

Ecuador - Presentacion Pelicula Oceano Salvaje
Guayaquil - Guayas - Ecuador (June 5-8, 2009)

Presentación del documental Oceano Salvaje en el Teatro IMAX Malecon 2000, y difusión en medios de prensa y comunicación con mensajes educativos y alusivos al tema.

Presented by: Fundacion Malecon 2000
More information: http://www.imaxmalecon2000.com/
Contact (e-mail): Alicia Jaramillo (ajaramillo.imax@malecon2000.org.ec)

WORLDWIDE AND ON-LINE

26th Annual National Week of the Ocean
US (04/05/09 - 04/11/09)

This commemorative written into Public Law in 1985 encourages awareness of the ocean's beauty as well as its fragile ecology.

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)

World Oceans Day Mini Film Festival
San Francisco, CA, USA (06/05/09 - 06/08/09)

OceanHealth.Org is holding our World Oceans Day Mini Film Festival around the San Francisco Bay Area between June 5 to June 8.

Please see http://www.oceandaysf.org for locations and details for screenings.

We will be holding screenings in San Francisco, San Mateo County, the East Bay, and Marin County.

Presented by: OceanHealth.Org
More information: http://www.oceandaysf.org/
Contact (e-mail): Eli Saddler (eli@oceanhealth.org)

Ocean Festival
Cox's bazaar (06/05/09 - 06/08/09)

Ocean Festival offers environmental adventure programs in Cox's bazaar for junior high, high school, college and university students. All of our operational experiences are designed for adventure, leadership, growth, and fun.

We expect this to be a captivating program of environmental science including participation in ocean conservation projects.

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

Scuble Promotion
(05/07/2009 - 06/10/2009)

We are promoting Oceans Day on the front page of our online scuba diving community website: www.scuble.com

Presented by: www.scuble.com
More information: http://www.scuble.com/
Contact (e-mail): Rocky Boschman (rocky@scuble.com)

Music for the Oceans
Online Worldwide (June 5-9, 2009)

featured blog post celebrating and pointing to a selection of recordings of folk, Irish, and Scottish music which focus on the sea and the people whose lives and history connect with the oceans.

Presented by: Music Road
More information: http://musicroad.blogspot.com/
Contact (e-mail): Kerry Dexter (riosur@aol.com)

World Ocean Day promotion on The Underwater Channel
The Underwater Channel is global (June 8th - July 8th, 2009)

The Underwater Channel will be releasing new underwater videos and promoting our own initiatives related to the oceans as well as delivering our petition against shark-finning to the UN Sec General in New York.

Campaign is called Not-on-our Menu.com

Presented by: Web TV Channel
More information: http://www.theunderwaterchannel.tv/
Contact (e-mail): Jill Jessop (jill@theunderwaterchannel.tv)

Law of the Sea campaign on World Oceans Day
everywhere (June 8th, 2009)

The first annual World Oceans Day is approaching on June 8th. What better time to act to protect the earth's waters and promote peace, security, and sustainability? The Law of the Sea, a widely-supported treaty known as the constitution for the world's oceans, needs priority status from the White House before it will be brought to the Senate floor. We need your help to make it happen.

1. CALL-IN: Call the Whitehouse comment line at 202.456.1111 before 5 pm Eastern on June 8th. The line is manned by operators, to whom you will relay the following message, and there is no answering machine capability after 5 pm, so you must call during the day.

Suggested comment script:

"President Obama, in honor of the first annual World Oceans Day I'm asking you to take the lead on getting the Convention on the Law of the Sea ratified before Congress goes home for the summer. Though the votes are there, it is unlikely that the Senate will adopt any major treaty without Presidential leadership. This treaty has broad bipartisan support and will help protect marine life, keep our ships safe in international waters, and boost our economy.

Mr. President, please steer the Law of the Sea towards ratification and show your commitment to working cooperatively with the international community by speaking out about this important treaty today. Thank you."

2. CLICK TO SEND AN EMAIL: Click here to send an email to President Obama any time on June 8th.

Presented by: Citizens for Global Solutions
More information: http://www.globalsolutions.org/action/worldoceansday/
Contact (e-mail): Laura Hendrick (lhendrick@globalsolutions.org)

World Ocean Day Coloring Sheets
(June 1st, 2009)

Get free World Oceans Day coloring-in sheets for kids with Dragonfly Boy and his Little Humbug friends.

http://www.marghanita.com/celebrating-world-oceans-day-on-june-8th/

Presented by: The Little Humbugs
More information: http://www.marghnaita.com/
Contact (e-mail): Marghanita Hughes (info@littlehumbugs.com)

Habitat Heroes Ocean Day Treasure Hunt
Worldwide (June 1-14, 2009)

FREE Web-based Treasure Hunt for kids World Ocean Day. Find the clues, play games, answer quiz questions and win prizes! Play the Australian Conservation Foundation's Underwater Camera Quest and discover ocean species native to Australia!

Presented by: www.HabitatHeroes.com
More information: http://www.HabitatHeroes.com/
Contact (e-mail): Leigh Hofman (lhofman@HabitatHeroes.com)

Ocean Literacy Special Issue
Worldwide (July 15, 2009)

The Fall 2009 issue of the journal Science Activities will be a special ocean literacy issue, with hands-on classroom activities for each of the seven ocean literacy essential principles. These activities provide great ways to bring learning about the ocean into the K-9 classroom.

Presented by: Heldref Publications
More information: http://www.heldref.org/pubs/sa/about.html
Contact (e-mail): Miriam Aronin (sa@heldref.org)

Oceanic Blog-A-Thon
Worldwide Online (June 8th, 2009)

A blogging Marathon to be held on June 8th 2009 in honor of World Oceans Day!

Participants will share their thoughts, experiences, readings etc. around the topic of the Earth's Seas and Oceans. We'll try to get the word out to as many people as we can in our corner of the blogosphere to increase awareness about the 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 Peace Hologram World Ocean Day Repatterning
Virtual/International (June 8th, 2009)

Add your intentions for new possibilities and problems that could become new opportunities for change for our oceans. Go to http://www.worldpeacehologram.org to register with your statements for positive change under submissions. This session is FREE. The notes with any Positive Actions will be posted on the site.

Presented by: World Peace Hologram
More information: http://worldpeacehologram.org/
Contact (e-mail): Kimberly Rex (kimberlyrex@worldpeacehologram.org)

World Trade Green Ship Day
wtgreen.org (June 8-12, 2009)

Mission: To bring Green Ship Program to the World — reducing fossil fuel demand, CO2 emissions and ballast water.

The Green Ship: eliminate 200,000 MT of CO2 emission per ship per year.

Green Ship = Green Ocean.

Presented by: World Trade Green.
More information: http://www.wtgreen.org/
Contact (e-mail): Sonny Lee (call@wtgreen.org)

Ocean in Focus Conservation Photography Contest 2009
Global (June 8 - August 27, 2009)

SeaWeb's Marine Photobank and Project AWARE Foundation are teaming up once again to bring you the 2nd Annual Ocean in Focus Conservation Photography Contest. We challenge ocean lovers worldwide to submit their most compelling marine conservation images to this one-of-a-kind photo contest.

For more information about the contest please visit www.marinephotobank.org.

Presented by: SeaWeb
More information: http://www.marinephotobank.org/
Contact (e-mail): Devin Harvey (marinephotobank@seaweb.org)

Mote Aquarium's World Ocean Day Family Festival
Sarasota, Florida (06/06/10 - 06/06/10)

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)

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