World Ocean Day is promoted by World Ocean Network and The Ocean Project
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ACTIVITIES PROPOSED FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY |
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WORLDWIDE |
The Ocean Project helps each year to coordinate events and activities worldwide with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, schools, businesses. Together with the World Ocean Network, The Ocean Project is also working to have the United Nations officially designate World Ocean Day as 8 June each year. |
8 June 2006 |
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Greenpeace |
Greenpeace « Defending our oceans » launches a new web campaign (see pages http://oceans.greenpeace.org/en/ocean-defenders/world-ocean-day-2006 ) starting on 8 June and lasting during the whole World Cup. They also propose to people to express their concern for the world oceans on the online art4oceans gallery (please see http://oceans.greenpeace.org/en/fun-stuff/art4oceans ). |
8 June 2006 |
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Throughout the country LONGITUDE 181 and its creator François SARANO , in partnership with the FFESSM, the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports, and the MER-TERRE organisation will be running the campaign, “Let's act together against pollution at sea” from 4 June onwards in the middle of the environment week and in conjunction with the 8 June festivities for the World Ocean Day. The aim is to encourage divers and diving centres to share their observations of land-based sea bed pollution. An observation form is available on the web site, along with the International Charter of Responsible Diving |
From 4 June 2006 |
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AFRICA |
CAMEROON |
Actions des Peuples et Environnementalistes du Cameroun-APECAM, NGO |
Festival / Cultural Show, Workshop Activities (Beach clean-up, Observation Walk, Information booth, Petition/Survey/Pledge. Theme: waste management and environmental conservation. |
5 to 8 June 2006 |
KENYA |
Eco-Ethics International Union |
From 15 May: School to School Eduction / Information on Ocean & Marine Environment. Educational Forum towards fishermen and women Community-Based Organisations: educational materials in Kswahili language will be given out. World Ocean Arts and Literary Competition (drawing, essay writing, poetry...). On 8 June: Beach clean-up, Announcement of winners of the World Ocean Arts & Literary Competition, distribution and working on the Passeport of Citizen of the Ocean. Signing of the Declaration of Support for the UN to officially declare 8 June as the World Ocean Day. Signing of an Ocean Pledge by all participants to close the day's event.. |
8 June 2006 |
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MAURITANIA |
Clean Beach NGO |
Workshop activities(Beach clean-up, Films...), Conferences, Exhibitions. Day of reflection and awareness raising (rising sea level and its impact). With the collaboration of local authorities, voting cards will be distributed to Citizens of the Ocean, so that they can take part in a vote for the Ocean at the Tevragh Zeina City Hall, which faces UNO's representation in Mauritania. A March for the Ocean will be organized between Tevragh Zeina and the great crossroads. |
8 June 2006 |
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SENEGAL |
Centre National de Formation des Techniciens des Pêches et de l'Aquaculture |
Animations: Beach clean-up, Games , Film Shows, distribution of the Passeport of Citizen of the Ocean. |
8 June 2006 |
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TOGO |
Association Planète Bleue et Développement Durable |
Specialists and witnesses will help us to understand some themes such as biodiversity, marine and land pollutions, ocean resources and climatic changes. Participants will help to clean beaches from Lomé to Aného (every day from 6 h to 9 h) and assist in creating an action plan for the information and education of the general public. On 5 June, a "Marathon of the Ocean" should gather over 8,000 competitors in Lomé. A picture gallery will be organised on the 8th June 2006 from 2 h to 5 h p.m. Distribution of the Passeport of Citizen of the Ocean. Signing of the Declaration of Support for the UN to officially declare 8 June as the World Ocean Day. |
4 to 8 June 2006 |
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AMERICAS |
CANADA |
Watersheds…your link to Canada's oceans…explore the connection!:
Canada's watersheds are all around us! They are our freshwater connection to Canada's oceans. Learn about the beauty and wonder of your very own watershed and how it connects you to the vast world of our oceans on Oceans Day, 8 June. Whether you live inland or right on one of Canada's coasts, explore the connection to an ocean and all the wildlife that lives there! Celebrate this year's theme with festivals and clean-ups in your community and stay tuned to this site for the latest materials, events and educational programs. |
8 June 2006 |
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11am - 3pm. Blackie Spit (foot of McBride St., Crescent Beach): a fascinating and fun day featuring interactive displays, family activities, crafts, face painting, marine creature touch tank, music, kayaking, scuba, interpretive walks and Sammy the Seagull! |
4 June 2006 |
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Survey "What does the Ocean mean to you?" with a distribution of "World Ocean Day" t-shirts. Answers will be published in the MAARS' Newsletter. |
8 June 2006 |
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USA |
7 June:
Award Ceremony & Reception in Washington D.C., honoring the 2006 Global Ocean Conservation Award -
given in recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions to global marine conservation
- and the Ocean Revolution Native Ocean's Award -
given to a young person from a coastal community where the sea has great economic, cultural and spiritual significance.
Followed by an open discussion with the world's leading Ocean Experts. 10 June in Santa Cruz (California): OCEAN REVOLUTION, benefit concert. |
7 to 10 June 2006 |
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VENEZUELA |
Environmental Sanitation Activities:
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17 and 24 June, 1st July |
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ASIA |
INDIA |
Workshop activities: observation walks / day out in wildlife / at sea, beach clean-up, film shows, information booth, petition/survey/pledge, fund collection. |
5 to 8 June 2006 |
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| EUROPE |
BELGIUM |
Festival / Cultural Show, Workshop Activities (Art Workshops, Film Shows, Information booth), Conferences, Exhibitions on the theme "Citizen of the Ocean ". Detailed programme available on the web site. |
6 to 11 June 2006 |
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FRANCE |
The LA ROCHELLE AQU ARI UM and its partner E.C.O.L.E DE LA MER are launching a major competition: the best slogan to protect the Ocean! The winner(s) will be rewarded on 8 June whilst information for all will be provided on “The Feeding Sea” through games, conferences and other events. The Citizen of the Ocean passport will be available on site with between 500 and 1000 visitors expected that day. Detailed programme available on the Aquarium's web site. |
8 June 2006 |
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8 June
will be an opportunity for the AQUARIUM TROPICAL at the PORTE DOREE to award prizes to the winners of the Science et Vie Découverte drawing competition held for this event (for more information, call ++33(0)1 44 74 84 80). The theme of coral reefs in danger from climate change will be presented to all audiences by means of films and events, not forgetting a visit to the exhibition “Micro-algae: devils or angels?”. |
8 June 2006 |
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| Family events and nature excursions on the theme of dune eco-system and preservation of the coastline. | 4 June 2006 |
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Centre Régional Documentation Tiers-Monde boulonnais |
The Boulogne-based Regional Third World Documentation Centre, CRDTM, will organise North/South sustainable development workshops based on the Ocean in the Sandettie library and the collège de St Etienne au mont. |
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The team of biologists is setting up a series of animations to heighten public awareness of the protection of the oceans. Moreover, among the 32 classes from the Manche Département (France) which realised an eco-citizen project or took part to a “water class”, 2 will be awarded on 8 June. Elected by several Sea professionals (biologists, teachers, specialists…), the projects will be presented during the Festival of Children's and Comic Books which theme is “Air, Water…and Books ! Heal your Planet”. Each pupil will get his Passport of the Citizen of the Ocean and will discover this Festival and the exhibition “Chasing marine monsters, an adventure of Indiana Kraken”. |
8 June 2006 |
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Destination Planète Mer |
The DESTINATION PLANETE MER organisation will set a course for the Ile des Embiez as part of the WOD celebrations. We will have to wait until 25 June to set sail on the training sailing ship to take part in events about eco-gestures on board and to sign the charter. If you don't have your sea legs, the wharf will feature plankton and crustaceans at the PELAGOS sanctuary along with a photograph exhibition organised by the charity. The SNSM and its dogs will be meeting Citizens of the Ocean to issue them with passports set against music and singing. |
8 - 25 June 2006 |
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| Animations "Mer Fragile", games, beach clean-up (explanations about animals by biologists, game, questions...). Theme: protect your environment. | 8 June 2006 |
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"Let's Protect the Oceans" activities, information boot with whales graveyard picture. Themes developped for 2006 WOD: pollutions and over-fishing in the Mediterranean Sea. |
8 June 2006 |
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For the World Ocean Day, the association I SBULECA MARE - which helps to promote education and awareness of the marine environment - is organising a guided botanical outing (discovery of the scrub and littoral flora), collection of macro-rubbish on the coast, and an audiovisual presentation about coastal fish. |
8 June 2006 |
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| The OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE, home to the CENTRE DE LA MER ET DES EAUX (bookings: +33(0)1 44 32 10 95), will celebrate Ocean day on 7 June: from 10 a .m. to 12.30 and from 1.30 p.m. till 8 will be teaching workshops entitled “the apocalypse from the sea” for children aged 8 to 12 along with “macro-waste” with the teaching team at the Centre de la mer for children aged six up. Adults are also invited to join the conference on “ Macro-waste: challenges and outlook” with the Mer-Terre organisation from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Other features include the Garef Océanographique and the Interloque association. Needless to say, Citizen of the Ocean passports will be available to all – children and adults – along with information on actions by the World Ocean Network and how to become a “Citizen of the Ocean” . Admission is free with reception in the main hall of the Institute. |
7 June 2006 |
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Lions Club |
Members of the LIONS CLUBS are planning to hold various activities for the World Ocean Day such as beach cleaning operations with Citizen of the Ocean passports issued to participants at the end of the activity from Dunkirk to Menton. For more information, contact the Environment Commission, Lions Club. |
8 June 2006 |
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Mairie de Sainte-Anne (Martinique) |
Workshop activities (film shows). Themes: marine ecosystems' richness and fragility. |
8 June 2006 |
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NAUSICAA will coordinate festivities relating to the World Ocean Day starting Thursday 8 June with twenty-odd partners along the Côte d'Opale. The Festival de la Plage will take place on 8-11 June in Boulogne-sur-Mer and will include scientific events (observation of marine biodiversity, rambles with commentary, guided tours, etc.) along with artistic and cultural events (tall ships, tours of the brand new waste water station, etc.). Another noteworthy event as part of the new “Steer South” exhibition in NAUSICAA is the first ever cooperation program between schoolchildren from around Boulogne and those in African coastal countries in the expedition described in the exhibition and on the theme of waste management: “ From hilltops to the ocean, everything goes to the sea ”. Detailed programme (PDF Document) available at http://www.nausicaa.fr/downloads/JMO2006.pdf |
8 to 11 June 2006 |
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In Le Croisic, OCEARI UM will be hosting the LIGUE CONTRE LE CANCER on 8 June for their conference on using marine-based produce in the fight against cancer, by Professor Khaled MEFLAH, Coordinator of the Cancéropole Grand Ouest and Director of Nantes INSERM's 601 Unit. Research in therapeutic molecules from marine environments and preserving marine biodiversity will be the main themes addressed by the Cancer Research unit at a conference and discussion open to the public (book before June 1st: 00 33 (0)2 40 23 02 44 - The number of seats is limited!). |
8 June 2006 |
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Exposition présentée par l'association ACROPORIS dans le cadre du Festival "Océaniques" au Centre des Congrès de Saint-Quay-Portrieux (Côtes-d'Armor) : Un parcours composé de poèmes, de citations, d'éléments d'information et de magnifiques photos pour susciter des questionnements et inciter à la réflexion de chacun. Horaires : de 10h à 12h et de 14h à 19h. Entrée libre. Renseignements : Office de Tourisme de Saint-Quay-Portrieux. |
2 to 12 June 2006 |
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Peuples du Vent |
Cherbourg – Val de Saire, People of the Wind celebrate the World Ocean Day ! ! For an unforgettable day all around the North of Cotentin. People of the Wind, its institutional and associative partners are setting up a series of events to raise public awareness on the protection of the Oceans. School trips are planned to explore the historic and scientific nature of the tip of Gatteville lighthouse and a visit of an oyster-farming centre for a better understanding of the link between Man and the Sea. More than 450 children from Val De Saire schools are expected to take part and receive their Passports to become Citizens of the Ocean. Many water classes will present their activities and creations in support of the preservation of the ocean for 2006. Sea professionals, educationalists and association representatives will elect 2 Ambassadors of the North Cotentin Ocean. The climax of this event will be a drawing and picture created by the children on a free theme linked with the Ocean. |
5 to 9 June 2006 |
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| Point Environnement Conseil du Boulonnais |
Series of event. 18 June: Health and Environment Forum | 30 May to 18 June 2006 |
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Société Arcachonnaise de la Mer et ECO SUB |
The SOCIETE ARCACHONNAISE DE LA MER in partnership with ECO SUB is staging an exhibition, the "Schoolchildren's wall" on 10 June featuring children the Arcachon area along with events on “Esplanade Eco Arts” with tidemark discoveries reused by artists. Games and tours of information stands will present more about marine waste, the Arcachon coast and the basin's flora and fauna… with above all the major waste collection program from the basin seabed! From the regional authorities to the SNSM and FFSSM, the Comptoir de la mer and the Arcachon diving club, over a dozen local partners are contributing to the event |
10 June 2006 |
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IRELAND |
Irish Wildlife Trust / T-Bay Surf and Wildlife Visitors Centre |
Festival / Cultural Show (take a look at the web site for a detailed programme), Art Workshops, Observation Walks, Contests (Dog Show, Art Contest between Schools), Film Shows, Information booth, Petition/Survey/Pledge, Fund Collection, Free Surf, Sailing, Snorkelling... lessons, talks and night entertainment planned... |
9 to 11 June 2006 |
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ITALY |
Festival / Cultural Show, Conferences, Film Shows (projection of the film "Fratello mare" by Folco QUILICI). |
8 June 2006 |
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Città della Scienza |
Workshop Activities (Art Workshops, Beach clean-up, Film Shows, sea-floor clean-up of the Baia and Gaiola Underwater Parks - Protected Marine Areas. Themes: Sea safegard; nutritional features; sustainable fishing. |
4,8, 18 June 2006 |
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Embassy of the World Festival of Underwater Pictures - ONLUS, in Rome |
Festival / Cultural Show, Worshop Activities, Exhibitions (work sessions, photo contest "Images from Siracusa Ocean Day, photo exhibition), Film Shows, Observation Walks/Day out in wildlife or at sea (visit of the Plemmirio's Marine Reserve), information booth. Themes: the Mediterranean Sea and the Oceans. |
8 to 18 June 2006 |
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NETHERLANDS |
Exhibition entitled "World Ocean Day ", Film Shows and Information booth. Theme: "Good Fish". |
8 to 11 June 2006 |
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Information booth. |
8, 10 and 11 June 2006 |
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Worshop Activities, Conferences, Film Shows, Information booth, Petition/Survey/Pledge, in-house activities, good-fish-cards, hardcopy book about Aldabra by the WWF and a documentary for TV. Theme: Aldabra, the last paradise (an exhibition about the beauty, importance and vulnerability of coral reefs and atolls). |
20 April to 29 October 2006 |
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MONACO |
On 8-10 June ACROPORIS, a charity based in Seine et Marne (near Paris) which works on the Côte d'Azur, will be holding a dialogue with young Citizens of the Ocean in Monaco – in partnership with the Oceanographic Museum – and with the Acquario di Genova in Genoa, Italy. Surveys and forums will be held with young people and fishermen with results published on 10 June. Information stands, excursions and games will be available to all audiences from the beginning of June onwards in Nice and on 8 June in Monaco. |
8 to 10 June 2006 |
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In Monaco with the OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM and ACROPORIS, the MARI NE AQUARI UM COUNCIL will be participating in the environment week on 5-11 June with the spotlight on the WOD on 8 June. Sustainable use of marine resources and preserving and responsible management of coral reefs will be featured in events, conferences and exhibitions linked by film screenings about these issues. |
5 to 11 June 2006 |
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PORTUGAL |
Festival / Cultural Show (Popular Street Music Festival on 8, 10 and 12 June: eating sardines and leaflets with information on sustainable seafood). Conferences, Beach clean-up, Film Shows, story telling by old fishermen, Sustainable Seafood Campaign (card about fish size/species... with dietetical info on seafood, in partnership with IPIMAR), Theatre Plays in the exhibition about illegal trade of protected marine species (in partnership with the Institute for the Conservation of Nature). |
1st May to 30 August 2006 |
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UK |
RIVEROCEAN, proposes the LOW TIDE event on the British South-Eastern coastline. | 27 May 2006 |
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OCEANIA |
AUSTRALIA |
World Oceans Day Creek to Coral Catchment Tour (involving 80 school students):
participants will investigate the total water cycle highlighting the process of treating drinking water, wastewater and stormwater treatment to protect the marine environment and ecology of natural waterways and wetlands. |
8 June 2006 |
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FRENCH POLYNESIA |
In Moorea, the TE MANA O TE MOANA association will propose, with the support of the MOOREA DOLPHIN CENTER and the HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL Moorea, activities on the discovery, management and conservation of the marine enviroment.
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8 June 2006 |
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