June 8 is World Oceans Day, the United Nations day for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources.
The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate World Ocean Day on Monday, June 8, and invites the public to join in with special online programming from 9am to 5pm virtually on their Facebook, Youtube and website page.
CELEBRATE VIRTUALLY WITH THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
The Aquarium will host online festivities all day to mark World Ocean Day, a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future.
- Tune into the Aquarium’s Facebook for World Ocean Day Live for streaming sessions to get a peek at Aquarium life behind the scenes.
- The Aquarium’s Online Academy will feature special classes for students in Pre-K to eighth grade in celebration of World Ocean Day. The classes will include ocean art and behind the scenes bonus features, streamed live from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Aquarium’s YouTube channel and available on demand after on the Aquarium’s website.
- The Aquarium’s Pacific Pals characters will also release a special episode of their show The Daily Bubble to celebrate the special day.
- Tune into various animal webcams at the Aquarium of the Pacific any time to watch penguins, sharks, sea jellies, and a variety of fish from local to tropical species.
SCHEDULE (Located on Aquarium’s Website)
- 9:00 a.m. Crafty Critters (Pre-K to K)
- 10:00 a.m. Draw with Us (K to 2nd grade)
- 11:00 a.m. Ask a Scientist: Octopus (K to 5th grade)
- 12:00 p.m. The Daily Bubble
- 1:00 p.m. Aquarium Exploration: Shark and Teeth (3rd to 5th grade)
- 2:00 p.m. Otters & Conservation (6th to 8th grade)
Ongoing: Aquarium’s Facebook live and animal live webcams
GET INVOLVED FROM YOUR HOME
What are you doing to help the ocean? The Aquarium encourages you to draw a picture, make a collage, chalk your sidewalk, post it on social media, tag the Aquarium, and use the hashtag #AOPWorldOceanDay. Some ideas include art of your favorite ocean animal, marine habitat, or ocean conservation action.
ABOUT WORLD OCEAN DAY
World Oceans Day has been celebrating the ocean on June 8th every year since 2002. And while Covid-19 and social distancing are changing how we recognize our blue planet this year, the need for action is perhaps more important than ever.
For 2020, World Oceans Day is growing the global movement to call on world leaders to protect 30% of the world's ocean by 2030 - a campaign called 30x30. By safeguarding a least 30% of our ocean through a network of highly protected areas we can help ensure a healthy home for both marine and human life. “We are delighted by the number of global events taking place this year” said Jeff Demain, World Oceans Day Manager. “The range of online actions is compelling. Where safe, there are also a number of beach cleanups around the globe. The key conservation message of protecting 30% of our land and ocean by 2030 is being carried far and wide in this year’s network.”
For more information on World Ocean Day visit:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/world-oceans-day/
https://www.worldoceansday.org/
