Эта история является частью кампании GenOcean - официальной кампании Десятилетия океана, рассказывающей о мероприятиях Десятилетия, сотрудничающих организациях и океанических лидерах, которые уделяют особое внимание молодежи и возможностям гражданской науки, чтобы помочь всем и каждому стать теми изменениями, в которых нуждается океан.
The majority of planet Earth is actually ocean, 70% to be exact. As terrestrial beings, we can forget that, yet we rely on the ocean for so much, including the very air we breathe. Did you know that every other breath we take supplies our bodies with oxygen directly derived from the byproduct of photosynthesizing algae in the ocean? Through that photosynthesis, marine algae remove carbon dioxide helping to regulate the climate. The ocean itself also regulates climate by absorbing solar energy and transferring it through currents. Biology and physics aside, the ocean supports our economy, our diets and our cultures. From the body of water where all life on Earth originated to the vast horizons of blue that call on our emotions, the ocean is the key to life and we believe it deserves to be celebrated every day.
Join us this World Ocean Day, Week and Month by giving back to our blue planet through Ocean Decade actions for citizen scientists and young ocean leaders around the globe. Dive deeper and learn more about each to find out how you can get involved.
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Ocean Change 2025 Arved Fuchs Expedition - Июнь 1
Ocean Change 2025 Arved Fuchs Expedition – Июнь 1
Arved Fuchs and his sailing ship Dagmar Aaen are embarking on a new adventure for science. For the tenth year in a row, he is continuing his OCEAN CHANGE climate expedition series around the Atlantic and the North Atlantic Current. This year’s leg is divided into two sea areas: the first leg will take place in the Baltic Sea and the eastern Baltic Sea, while the second leg will cover the North Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks to state-of-the-art technology aboard the Dagmar Aaen, meteorological and oceanographic data such as salinity, CO2 saturation and surface water temperature can be freely tracked 24/7 in real time on the beluga.geomar.de platform. This data and photographs of the seawater will contribute to the citizen science pilot project, “Sailing for Oxygen,” organized by GEOMAR and Trans-Ocean e.V. and which flows into the international project EyeOnWater, in which people around the world are participating.
Collecting this data from the ship is pretty simple. A camera attached to the jib boom of the Dagmar Aaen will be used to photograph the seawater throughout the expedition. The color of the water alone provides scientists with valuable information on the ecological status. Arved Fuchs encourages other sailing crews to actively participate in the collection of marine data in the Baltic Sea as well.
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Follow the journey in real time with the BELUGA Navigator expedition tracker and learn more about the mission on their website. You can also join in on the same kind of citizen science data collection as Arved Fuchs by downloading the EyeOnWater app to contribute photographs of seawater from your coasts and open ocean.
Central Campus Ocean Week, Part II - Июнь 2 - 4
Central Campus Ocean Week, Part II – Июнь 2 – 4
Students at the Central Campus Marine Biology program take part in different activities to learn about the Ocean, engage their peers in conservation, and celebrate everything Ocean related. This is the 10th year of Central Campus Ocean Week, with the first being held in 2016, and this year offered something unique with school going into Июнь, so we added a Part II! Among other things, students will be highlighting their favorite aquariums in the lab, sharing about a recent Fiji Field Expedition, and continuing ocean-themed sidewalk science that they started several years ago.
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While this in-person event is not open to the public, you can check out highlights, including the students’ art installations, chalk drawings, research projects and more here!
Under the Pole at UNOC3 - Июнь 2 - 14
Under the Pole at UNOC3 – Июнь 2 – 14
Under the Pole: Deeplife 2021 – 2030 is an Ocean Decade action that addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 1 – Understand and beat marine pollution, 2 – Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity and 10 – Restore society’s relationship with the ocean. Under the Pole focuses on the mesophotic zone of the ocean at depths between 30 and 200 meters. This zone is one of Earth’s last unknown habitats and home to diverse marine life that has yet to be discovered. They aim to explore these ecosystems in all basins of the ocean, from the polar regions to the tropics, to discover their biodiversity and species connectivity, identify their vulnerability to global changes and ultimately to propose appropriate management and conservation measures for this unique and largely unexplored marine area.
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Meet Under The Pole at UNOC3 in the Green Zone, where you can explore their educational caravan and discover the “Capsule,” an underwater habitat. They will also be hosting several events in the Green Zone:
- Screening of Deep Hope, the Last Refuge at the #ForCoral Pavilion
Июнь 2 – 3: 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM CEST (followed by a Q&A with the founders, Emmanuelle and Ghislain Bardout, on Июнь 3)
Июнь 4 – 5: 11:30 AM CEST. - Keynote by Emmanuelle and Ghislain Bardout, co-founders and co-directors of Under The Pole, at the Cryosphere Pavilion
Июнь 4 at 10:15 AM CEST. - Roundtable discussion on ocean-based science with Emmanuelle, organized by Malizia
Июнь 11, 4:00 to 4:45 PM CEST
Learn more and register for all publicly-accessible events in the green zone, “La Baleine” or “The Whale,” as part of We are the Ocean here.
- Screening of Deep Hope, the Last Refuge at the #ForCoral Pavilion
Voices of Ocean Action - Июнь 3
Voices of Ocean Action – Июнь 3
Who should join? Anyone interested in ocean advocacy, citizen science and youth engagement in ocean spaces.
A full day of inspiring sessions showcasing how citizen science, digital tools, ocean literacy and global networks are advancing ocean knowledge and sustainability. From hands-on projects and research to inclusive community engagement, discover how diverse actors are shaping the future of the ocean. Spanning four sessions throughout the day, the program features impactful interventions from initiatives across the globe, highlights from the Ocean Decade ECOP Programme and dynamic contributions from youth and early career networks. This gathering aims to foster collaboration, showcase transformative actions and inspire collective progress towards a healthier ocean.
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Learn more about the event and register for the fully online experience here.
The Intertidal Thread: 6-part Workshop Series by FLINTS Coastal Permaculture - Июнь 5
The Intertidal Thread: 6-part Workshop Series by FLINTS Coastal Permaculture – Июнь 5
Who should join? Adults interested in forming a deeper connection in the coast in the Cliftonville (Kent, UK) area.
Hosted by artist Newton See, founder of FLINTS Coastal Permaculture, this 6-part workshop series is designed for curious adults to deeply immerse themselves into the world of Cliftonville’s unique chalk reef marine life whilst discovering the rich history of coastal literacy, culture and creativity. Refreshments and nourishing foraged snacks are provided, and each week the group will explore different topics of ethnobiology, observational skills and craft techniques. These sessions are £10 per session and participants are encouraged to book the entire series at once to secure their spot. Supported places also available.
FLINTS Coastal Permaculture also offers weekly educational beach group for 0-5 year olds and their caregivers in Cliftonville. These fully accessible sessions with free and sliding scale tickets are inspired by the local coastal chalk reef and guided by permaculture and Waldorf principles, offering inclusive, seasonal learning, play and community care for families from diverse backgrounds. FLINTS holds free seasonal events that mark the solstices and equinoxes, welcoming all ages to celebrate the North Sea’s seasonal rhythms together.
As an endorsed Ocean Decade activity, FLINTS Coastal Permaculture addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 2 – Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, 9 – Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all and 10 – Restore humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
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To learn more about FLINTS Coastal Permaculture events and to sign up to one of the above, visit their website.
World Ocean Day for Schools - Июнь 6
World Ocean Day for Schools – Июнь 6
Who should join? Educators, schools and students around the globe.
Hosted by Protect Blue, World Ocean Day for Schools is a free day of interactive activities that encourage children to connect to their local blue space such as rivers, lakes and the ocean, and inspire them to become ocean advocates. In its eighth year, the team is launching the Ocean Decade Challenge for Schools, a hands-on card game that brings the Ocean Decade Challenges to life through creativity, inquiry-based learning and teamwork. By exploring real-world issues like marine pollution, climate resilience and ocean equity, students build critical thinking, collaboration and systems thinking skills without screens or prep. Educators can access lesson plans and both printable and digital versions of the game by adding their local blue space to the Our Blue map at www.worldoceanday.school.
This Ocean Decade project addresses two Decade Challenges: 9 – Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all and 10 – Restore society’s relationship with the ocean.
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For schools: Map your local blue spaces and participate in research on marine identity and citizenship.
For educators: Access lesson plans and toolkits year-round to support ongoing ocean literacy efforts.
For all: Register for World Ocean Day for Schools on Июнь 6 here!
World Ocean Week Suriname - Июнь 7 - 11
World Ocean Week Suriname – Июнь 7 – 11
Who should join? Students, families, industry professionals and anyone interested in celebrating and protecting our ocean in Paramaribo, Suriname.
World Ocean Week Suriname is a multi-day, free event dedicated to celebrating and protecting our oceans. Open to the entire community — students, families, industry professionals and anyone interested — this event brings together scientists, conservationists, local experts and stakeholders to explore the vital role oceans play in our lives.
As an endorsed Ocean Decade activity, World Ocean Week Suriname addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 3 – Sustainably nourish the global population, 9 – Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all, and 10 – Restore humanity’s relationship with the ocean.
Participants will engage in expert talks, documentary screenings, exhibits and field excursions, all designed to deepen understanding of marine ecosystems, showcase job opportunities in ocean-related sectors and highlight how local communities can actively contribute to ocean conservation. With a focus on ocean literacy, inspiration and collaboration, World Ocean Week Suriname aims to empower a collective movement toward a healthier, more sustainable ocean future.
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Learn more about the event and get your free tickets on their website.
INSPIRE Temse River Cleanup - Июнь 8
INSPIRE Temse River Cleanup – Июнь 8
Who should join? Anyone who wants to take action to keep their waterways clean in Temse, Belgium.
Hosted by River Cleanup and their collaborative Ocean Decade action, Innovative Solutions for Plastic Free EU Rivers or INSPIRE, this World Ocean Day cleanup of Temse and the banks of the Scheldt river addresses two Ocean Decade Challenges: 1 – Understand and beat marine pollution and 9 – Skills, knowledge, technology and participation for all. Their event will start from Frans Boelplein, and River Cleanup will provide gloves, garbage bags and litter pickers with several mapped-out routes for you to tackle. After the cleanup, you will be welcomed back with a free drink and a celebration for World Ocean Day together!
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For more details and to register, check out their webpage. Learn more about INSPIRE’s future River Cleanup events here.
The Hydrous Instagram Giveaway - Июнь 8 - 14
The Hydrous Instagram Giveaway – Июнь 8 – 14
Who should join? Our US-based Instagram followers interested in learning about the ocean through virtual reality.
Hosted by The Hydrous, GenOcean and the UN Ocean Decade, this World Ocean Day giveaway invites our US-based audiences on Instagram to follow each of our accounts, tag a friend and answer the question: What has the ocean taught me? One lucky winner will receive The Hydrous Learning Expedition Kit which includes a 3D-printed coral, a dive journal, a cardboard VR headset, a pin, an ocean empathy wristband and educational cards. Developed with support from National Geographic, the kit is designed to explore coral biology and ocean stressors, encouraging students to take on the role of a marine biologist and record their observations in their dive journal.
“You can join this learning expedition in small groups or on your own,” says Erika Woolsey, marine biologist and Chief Scientist & CEO of The Hydrous. “My hope is that it inspires you to make your own discoveries, think like a scientist and share the ocean with others.”
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Follow the giveaway partners @unoceandecade and @thehydrous on Instagram to stay updated and watch out for our post on World Ocean Day, Июнь 8.
WSL One Ocean Restoration, Conservation and Education Events - Июнь 8, 20
WSL One Ocean Restoration, Conservation and Education Events – Июнь 8, 20
Who should join? Anyone interested in ocean conservation in locations where WSL competitions are held.
Hosted by the World Surf League, One Ocean is a global initiative aimed at protecting the ocean to preserve the future of surfing for generations to come. Working in collaboration with WSL’s non-profit partner, WSL PURE, WSL One Ocean engages fans and hosts in event-based local impact projects throughout the WSL Championship Tour season with WSL PURE grantee organizations. WSL PURE funds ocean protection around the world through a grant program for grassroots nonprofits focused on WSL priorities of coastal restoration and conservation, eliminating plastic and taking climate action.
Июнь events for interested community members will be held in locations where surf competitions are established:
Июнь 8 (World Ocean Day): Coastal restoration and education event hosted by Surfrider Foundation, in partnership with California State Parks and San Onofre Parks Foundation during the Lower Trestles, USA competition. Click here to register!
Июнь 20: Coastal restoration event hosted by Projecto Mar Sam Lixo from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Saquarema WSL Event Site.
The WSL One Ocean Local Impact Project addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 2 – Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, 4 – Develop a sustainable, resilient and equitable ocean economy and 5 – Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change.
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Learn more about WSL and One Ocean by following WSL on Instagram and visiting their webpage.
Blue Citizen Hackathon - Award Ceremony - Июнь 9 (online), 13 (in-person)
Blue Citizen Hackathon – Award Ceremony – Июнь 9 (online), 13 (in-person)
Who should join? Anyone interested in learning more about the global treaty to protect the High Seas.
Hosted by the ECOP Programme’s Ocean Literacy Task team, the Blue Citizen Hackathon is an online challenge for young ocean advocates, early career professionals, students and storytellers working on ways to make the global treaty to protect the High Seas, the BBNJ Agreement, more accessible to the general public through video storytelling. The challenge started in Май with a series of workshops and will host an online and in-person award ceremony and several video screenings at UNOC3, open to the public. Partner organisations include: International Ocean Institute, Youth and Environment Europe (YEE), World Ocean Day, High Seas Alliance, PAVE, Nausicaa Centre National de la Mer and 71 Blue, Manta Trust.
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Register here for the online session on Июнь 9 during V.ECOP Days and join our in-person event on Июнь 13 at UNOC in Nice at “The Whale” Ocean Literacy Pavilion using this registration link. Follow the ECOP Programme on Instagram to catch powerful ocean stories at our video screenings throughout the week!
Water Break at UNOC3 - Июнь 9 - 14
Water Break at UNOC3 – Июнь 9-14
Registration for the in-person event has been closed! Reminder to all registrants that this is a first-come-first-served, in-person event.
Hosted by Protect Blue and SeaTrees, Water Break sessions will provide attendees of UNOC3 in Nice opportunities to actually connect and be in the ocean. They will be running sessions throughout UNOC3 in Villefranche-sur-Mer, a location five minutes by train from Nice and the perfect spot to start your day! Their sessions are 90 minutes long, starting with 30 minutes of breathwork and followed by 60 minutes of stand-up paddleboarding. No experience needed.
Water Break sessions are free of charge and are first come, first served. Registered attendees will have been sent confirmation by email. Because there are limited spots, registrants are asked to only register if they can commit to their participation on the day.
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While these sessions are currently fully booked, hosts encourage those interested to sign up to their waitlist and follow Protect Blue (@protect.blue) and SeaTrees (@sea.trees) on Instagram for updates throughout the week.
Free Range Ocean Live on Instagram - Июнь 10
Free Range Ocean Live on Instagram – Июнь 10
Who should join? Anyone around the globe interested in learning about life aboard a sailboat and citizen science.
Hosted by Free Range Ocean, GenOcean and the Ocean Decade, this Instagram live event will occur on Июнь 10 at 9:00 am CEST and will feature the Free Range Crew, Larissa Clark, Duncan Copeland and their son and daughter, Eden and Skye, who are currently stationed on the Freeranger in the French Polynesian Islands. This seafaring family will tell us all about life on a sailboat set up to conduct science research and host ocean scientists and storytellers. They will also share ways anyone can get involved in citizen science through their citizen science directory. This will be an interactive Q&A session you won’t want to miss!
Free Range Ocean addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 1 – Understand and beat marine pollution, 2 – Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity and 10 – Restore society’s relationship with the ocean.
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Follow Free Range Ocean (@thefreerangecrew) and the Ocean Decade (@unoceandecade) on Instagram to stay tuned for when we go live. Check your local time zone for your exact start date and time.
The Ocean Decade Forum: Ambition, Action, Impact and the Road Ahead - Июнь 11
The Ocean Decade Forum: Ambition, Action, Impact and the Road Ahead – Июнь 11
Registration for the in-person event has been closed! Reminder to all registrants that this is a first-come-first-served, in-person event.
For remote audiences, stay tuned to learn more about the live streaming of this event.
Join us at the midway point of the Ocean Decade in Nice, France, as we reflect on achievements, showcase success stories and chart the path ahead for an impactful Decade until 2030 and beyond. GenOcean will be featured in the afternoon session on Ocean Science by all, for all, featuring speakers from One Ocean Expedition, the ECOP Programme, Ocean World of Sound and Heirs to Our Ocean. Other youth groups, including students from the California Institute of Arts will be present, participating in the day’s sessions and hosting activations for audience engagement.
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The Ocean Decade will be present at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) through multiple events. For more information on the Ocean Decade Forum Day and others, visit our webpage.
Hurricane Preparedness Webinar with Hohonu - Июнь 11
Hurricane Preparedness Webinar with Hohonu – Июнь 11
Who should join? Emergency managers, public works teams, floodplain administrators and local decision-makers focused on flood preparedness.
Communities are facing more frequent and severe flooding due to extreme weather events like heavy rainfall, storm surges and King Tides. In response, state and local agencies are partnering with the private sector to develop next-generation flood protection, including affordable sensor networks. Born out of the University of Hawai’i Research Lab, Hohonu is a US-based company aiming to make flood, hurricane and coastal threat data more accessible and informative for local communities.
The Hohonu team is hosting a 60-minute interactive webinar offering insights from experts and flood managers who use real-time data to guide long-term risk reduction and infrastructure planning. Designed for professionals in emergency management, planning, transportation and related fields, the session includes personal stories, real-world case studies and opportunities for peer discussion.
Hohonu’s Ocean Decade action, Climate Data for Community Action, addresses three Ocean Decade Challenges: 5 – Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change, 6 – Increase community resilience to ocean and coastal risks and 7 – Sustainably expand the Global Ocean Observing System.
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Learn more and register for their webinar, “How Communities are Fast-Tracking Hurricane Readiness—and What You Can Learn,” here.
Women from the Sea - Azores Film Screenings - Июнь
Women from the Sea – Azores Film Screenings – Июнь TBD
Who should join? Anyone interested in learning about how women with an emotional relationship with the ocean are championing the health of the sea. The film is in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Women from the Sea is a film storytelling project hosted by Help Images NGO based in Portugal. This project highlights women’s connection to the ocean and ties it to worldwide science and advocacy for ocean conservation. The entire project fosters international collaboration, shares opportunities and knowledge and amplifies the voices of women dedicated to ocean preservation. Through powerful documentaries, campaigns and a digital-hub, the initiative blends emotion with action to inspire a shared commitment to protect the ocean. Ultimately, the project aims to advance gender equity in ocean-related fields and inspire the next generation of female ocean leaders.
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The premiere of Women from the Sea – Azores will be announced shortly. To stay updated on screening dates and locations, follow Mulheres do Mar (@mulheres_do_mar) on Instagram and view sneak peeks and trailers on their webpage.
