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Welcome to World Oceans Day

The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day every year on 8 June. Many countries have celebrated this special day since 1992, following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro.

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World Oceans Day Photo Competition

Enter the 2018 Competition!

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Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

World Oceans Day is helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Promoting Ocean Literacy

World Oceans Day is an opportunity to strengthen public engagement and build greater ocean literacy so we can all have a greater understanding of what we can do to protect the health of our ocean.

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Ocean Science and Policy

For many years now, there have been numerous calls for higher engagement and collaboration between ocean scientists, policy-makers and citizens. After all, in order to govern and sustainably manage our ocean, we need to know it well.

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This is your portal to all that is happening around the globe on World Oceans Day. Every year on 8 June, decision-makers, scientists, industry and civil society connect to promote a more sustainable, respectful relationship between humankind and our planet’s crown jewel: the ocean.

This portal is your guide to this special celebration: check out and like events happening near you or around the world, dive into our event-planning and educational resources, discover the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and much more!

Come on in, explore the portal and tell us: how will you celebrate World Oceans Day?