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Protect our oceans and join the global movement to save our seas - celebrate World Oceans Day with us!
Give a cheer for World Oceans Day on June 8! This day is all about celebrating our oceans, the largest ecosystem in the world, and what they provide us. It was first celebrated in 1992 to raise awareness of how important it is to protect our planet's oceans and marine life. From food sources to coastal economies, ocean conservation has become essential today more than ever before.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Oceans Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Oceans Day was first proposed by Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Ocean Project Involvement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Ocean Project started coordinating World Oceans Day globally to boost its outreach and influence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Official Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations officially recognized June 8 as World Oceans Day in December 2008.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Theme Introduction</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of assigning themes to World Oceans Day started in 2013 with the theme "Together we have the power to protect the ocean."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Year Round Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Ocean Project started promoting World Oceans Day as a year-round celebration and advocacy for ocean sustainability.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gender and Oceans</div><div class='timeline-text'>For the first time, a gender perspective was introduced in relation to the ocean for the theme "Gender and Oceans".</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to the beach</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to the beach and enjoy the sound of the waves, feel the sand between your toes and breathe in the fresh ocean air. It's a great way to celebrate World Oceans Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about the ocean</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn about the ocean by reading books, watching documentaries, or visiting a local aquarium. You'll be amazed at what you can discover.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a beach clean up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and family and head to the beach for a good old fashioned beach cleanup. Don't forget to bring some trash bags and gloves so you can make sure the beach is free of debris.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try ocean friendly products</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure you look for products that are friendly to the environment and don't cause harm to marine life when you go shopping. Some companies even donate proceeds from their sales to help support ocean conservation efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about World Oceans Day with your friends, family, and social media followers. You can even post pictures of your own experiences with the ocean and encourage others to join in celebrating this special day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes ocean conservation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Oceans Day is an excellent platform to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans. By celebrating this day, we can draw attention to the threats facing our marine environments, such as pollution and overfishing, as well as explore ways that we can all help make sure our seas remain healthy for future generations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages sustainable development</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The world's oceans are an essential part of life on Earth. From providing food and supplying us with oxygen to regulating climate change, our oceans play a vital role in sustaining life. That's why it is so important that we develop sustainable practices when it comes to how we use and interact with our oceans. World Oceans Day encourages us to consider these issues and work towards creating a more sustainable future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates marine life</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Oceans are home to an incredible variety of plants and animals - some of them still undiscovered! On World Oceans Day, let's celebrate the beauty and diversity of life beneath the sea by learning more about creatures like sharks, whales, dolphins and coral reefs. We should also take this opportunity to recognize the valuable role that these species have in maintaining a healthy marine eco system!</p></div></div>
World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8th every year. In 2024 World Oceans Day will occur on a Saturday.
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