Galway Atlantaquaria and The Environmental Change Institute from the National University of Ireland, Galway introduced Bjorn the Polar Bear to future stewards of our ocean while also reviewing the 7C's and organizing story time with Dr. Seuss.
The Florida Oceanographic Society organized a petition that spurred on Martin County, Florida to proclaim June as World Oceans Month!
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To honor World Oceans Day, Jayme Burkett wrote a poem to share with the world:
World Ocean Day
The idea was proposed in nineteen ninety two,
World Ocean Day was about to become true.
This day is an opportunity to honour the sea,
On June the eighth this joyous day will be.
The ocean provides sea lanes for the world's trade,
Due to this globalization, our marine life may fade.
Pollution and over-consumption is the cause,
And to recognise this day, the world will pause.
Over nine hundred organisations are involved now,
Beach cleanups, art contests and film festivals, is how.
All of these events are to reach the one and only goal,
To raise awareness about our ocean's vital role.
There is a theme we stick to every year on this day,
"Our Ocean, Our Responsibility" is what we say.
Like many Australian's hopefully you will get involved,
With help the problems of the ocean will be solved.
Jayme Burkett
Age 10
Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Mandurah, Western Australia.
A labyrinth celebrated the ocean and its relationship to life in North Kent, UK.
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