World Oceans Day

Join us in reimagining our relationship to the ocean and integrate these topics from the  World Oceans Day thematic discussion guide into your global World Oceans Month dialogues. DOWNLOAD THE UN WOD DISCUSSION GUIDE

For too long, we have treated the ocean as something vast, distant, and separate from us. We created that distance ourselves. The ocean has always flowed through us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the climate that makes our lives possible. Now we are being called to reimagine that relationship. For the first time in a generation, humanity has chosen to govern a significant part of our shared ocean together. The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement is not the end of negotiation but the beginning of a transformation that no treaty alone can complete. 'Reimagine' asks us to close that distance together. To move from passive inheritors of the ocean’s generosity to active guardians of its future . To govern not just beyond our borders but beyond our blind spots, beyond the habits of taking, operating in silos, and the belief that the way things have been is the way they must remain. Join the   UN World Oceans Day 2026  observance!

Closing Reflection A shared ocean. A shared future. A shared way forward .  Invite participants to complete the following:  ● My new relationship with the ocean looks like:  ● One action I'm taking towards a new future: Engage with UN World Oceans Day Post a photo and tag @UNWorldOceansDay on Instagram of your in-person, hybrid, or virtual event that integrated the Reimagine Discussion Guide . Let us know how the discussions progressed.  Share any revelations or reimagined actions that came from it.  Reimagining a better future is the first step to building it. It’s time to act as one.

 On Monday, June 8th , the High-level event to mark the UN World Oceans Day 2026 will be hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs (DOALOS) in partnership with Oceanic Global. Register to participate! Jun 05 - World Oceans Day Festival - scheduled - Sea Cliff Puerto Vallarta + Google Map . Jun 05 - Common Waters: One Ocean Many Voices - scheduled - Arch Enemy Arts + Google Map . Jun 05 ( World Oceans Day Argentina – Festival 2026 - scheduled - Buenos Aires Planetarium + Google Map Jun 08 - World Ocean Day for Schools - scheduled Jun 08 - Blue Carbon-New FDI Channel - scheduled - virtual + Google Map Jun 08 - Launch of Music Celebrating World Oceans Day 2026 - scheduled - virtual + Google Map Jun 08 - World Oceans Day – Together for Our Blue Planet - scheduled - Street Ilioara, nr 16, Bucharest, Romania + Google Map Jun 08 - The ocean is closer than you think - scheduled - Kiln, Portland + Google Map Jun 08 - Sustainable ...

  What becomes possible when the next generation leads?  Young people are not only future leaders - they are already shaping the present through advocacy, innovation, and action. To reimagine our relationship with the ocean is to expand who leads - and who is heard. Discussion Prompts: ● How are young people currently influencing ocean action in your community or field? ● What barriers prevent youth from meaningfully participating in decision-making - and how can they be removed? ● What would it look like to design systems that effectively engage youth leadership, not just youth participation? ● How can intergenerational collaboration strengthen ocean solutions? ● How can current leaders support, resource, and amplify youth-led initiatives?

  The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen. The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming .

This year's conference will focus on the current discussions surrounding the Federal Government's National Marine Strategy and how such a strategy reflects the global dimension of marine policy.  How strong will the international dimension be in the National Marine Strategy?  To what extent mus national and international marine policy processes be interlinked and coherent? What global dynamics need to be incorporated into the National Marine Strategy so that it fulfils goals such as those formulated in SDG 14 and brings together environment and development in its design? These questions should be present in the discussions at the conference and contribute […] November 1, 2025 - November 10, 2026 The Future of the Oceans and Seas – Conference on International Ocean Governance . Representation of the State of Bremen to the Federal Government Hiroshimastraße 24, Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Presentation of the winning images in the various categories of the United Nations World Oceans Day 2025 photo competition. The annual World Oceans Day photo competition is organized by the United Nations, under the direction of Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury of world-renowned personalities. June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Winner of the UN World Oceans Day 2025 photo contest  

Come join Love UR Ocean for the 4th Annual World Oceans Day Beach Clean Up!  @ Spring Lake NJ Beach June 10th 2025 Starting at 3:30pm Meet at Tuttle and Ocean Ave. June 10 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Love Ur Ocean 4th Annual World Oceans Day Beach Clean Up!

The raising of the World Oceans Day flag will mark a moment of global unity and momentum for the ocean, setting the stage for the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. Against the stunning backdrop of the Regatta of Boats, the symbolic flag raising ceremony will invite the global ocean community as well as the public in Nice to celebrate this year’s UN WOD theme, “ Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us. " June 8th @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm UN World Oceans Day Boat Parade

June 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Ross Edgley’s Great Icelandic Swim – For Ocean Conservation . This June, ultra-endurance athlete Ross Edgley will attempt to become the first person in history to swim the entire coastline of Iceland, over 1,000 miles through sub-zero waters, volcanic currents, and fierce arctic storms. But this isn’t just a world record attempt, it’s a call to action for the ocean. The Great Icelandic Swim is the centerpiece of a collaboration, in partnership with a powerful coalition of researchers, explorers, and creatives. The project combines adventure, science, and storytelling to inspire a global audience to care for our ocean and take action against microplastic pollution. Future Oceans International is proud to [… ]

In honor of World Oceans Day , Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Rockaway Beach Cleanup.  June 8th @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2025 Rockaway Beach Cleanup

Blue Ocean Exhibition is a photography and art showcase dedicated to the vibrant, active communities who share a deep connection with the sea—from kayakers, stand-up paddlers, dragon boaters, divers, sailors, […] June 8 @ 10:00 am - July 6 @ 8:00 pm. Blue Ocean Exhibition, June 8th, 2025

In honor of World Ocean Day , Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the St. Simons Island Beach Cleanup. Our mission is to inspire travelers […] June 8th @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. 2025 St. Simons Island Beach Cleanup .

In honor of World Ocean Day, Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Okaloosa Island Beach Cleanup. June 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2025 Okaloosa Island Beach Cleanup

In honor of World Ocean Day, Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Hollywood Beach Cleanup. Our mission is to inspire travelers and coastal […] June 8th @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. 2025 Hollywood Beach Cleanup .

Celebrate the UN  World Oceans Day  with a fun and friendly open water swim at Jax Beach Pier. Bring your festive ocean vibe and swim or paddle the formation of the letters W-O-D. Mermaids and fin lovers welcome! GPS your route to win! The swim is followed by a community potluck Eco Breakfast. June 8 @ 8:15 am - 12:00 pm. Joni & Friends World Oceans Day Swim + Eco Breakfast on the Beach .

Come celebrate World Oceans Day with The Local Octopus, Rock The Ocean, and Plunge Beach Resort! WHERE: Plunge Beach Resort 4660 El Mar Dr Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308. WHEN: Sunday, June 8th 8-11:30AM WHAT: -Beach Cleanup -Part of The Local Octopus Great 8 beach cleanup challange -Prizes from sponsors including a 2 night staycation! -Free valet parking June 8 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am. World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup (part of The Local Octopus Great 8 cleanup challenge) ; Upcoming Events & Locations: 1. Sat, June 7 – Sea Oat Planting @ Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park 6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004 In partnership with Adopt a Dune Focus: Dune restoration & native plant reforestation Planting process will be guided—no experience needed! Start time: 8:00 AM | Ends when planting is complete 2. Sun, June 8 – Beach Cleanup @ Plunge Beach Resort 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 Free Parking at Plunge Beach Resort!8:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Trash Collection 10:30 A...

The Alumni Society of International Ocean Institute (IOI) - Thailand will co-organize an event entitled "Coastal Walk for Sustainable Marine Fisheries and Environment in Thailand" to celebrate the World Ocean Day 2025 in Phuket on Sunday 8 June 2025 and to celebrate the 25th Jubilee Anniversary of IOI Thailand i n collaboration with the Association of KU Alumni of Phuket; Phang-Nga, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (Or-Bor-Jor), the 3rd Naval Area Command, Department of Fisheries (DOF), Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Phuket Municipalities, and local organizations, and partners. Activities consist of opening statements by organizer, co-organizers and partners, stocking .... June 8 @ 6:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Walk for Sustainable Marine Fisheries and Environment in Thailand .

In celebration of World Ocean Day 2025 , we are very excited to share news of DOSI's new podcast series, Think Deep! - Decoding deep-ocean science and policy; In this 6-part series, we discover the connections that tie us to the deep ocean and demystify the governance frameworks that strive to protect it – from climate to biodiversity , from UNCLOS to the BBNJ Agreement . Check out the trailer we just released for a sneak peek of what's to come! Episode 1 is coming this World Ocean Day , 8 June , with subsequent episodes released fortnightly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Here's June 8, 2025 - June 8, 2026 Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative – New Podcast: Think Deep!