Since its inception in 2008, United Nations World Oceans Day (UN WOD) has celebrated the ocean in recognition of its importance as the sustainer of all life on earth. As the challenges to the ocean continue to grow, so does the need to understand them and to mobilize globally.
Discover Past EventsOn 8 June 2025, United Nations World Oceans Day will open the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (9 – 13 June, 2025). The unique alignment of two major UN ocean events is an unprecedented opportunity to amplify visibility and collaborative efforts for the ocean. This year’s celebration will mark Oceanic Global’s 7th year as a partner, once again joining forces with the UN Division of Oceans Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS).
The ocean is our world’s greatest wonder, a seemingly endless source of sustenance, potential, wisdom, and awe.
From the marine life that contributes to our oxygen, medicines and food, to its natural infrastructures that sequester carbon and buffer shores, every diverse element of the ocean supports humanity in a multitude of ways. But instead of acting with appreciation and amazement towards the ocean, we have acted with ignorance and greed. Despite countless warnings, we have knowingly depleted its abundance, polluted its depths, and devastated the ecosystems that we depend on as well as those were yet to discover. We can no longer take the ocean for granted. It is critical so that future generations can have the chance to revel in its wonders, instead of wondering what’s been lost.
This World Oceans Day, we celebrate the ocean’s essential wonder from all of the wonders it consists of to the wonder it ignites, and call on decision-makers to honor the ocean’s wonder when determining its fate. Because if the warnings haven’t motivated us to protect the ocean, its wonder is what will.
The celebration brings together a global & diverse audience, including, diplomats and international civil servants, the private sector, NGOs and civil society organizations, educational institutions, artists, youth and the general public.
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By partnering with us, you’ll help amplify the global conversation around the critical need to sustain and protect our ocean. Whether you’re a corporate sponsor, NGO, Foundation or community organization, your support can make a lasting impact. Together, we can inspire collective action and create tangible change for the future of our ocean.
Join the ‘Friends of World Oceans Day’ Community: An informal community of individuals and organizations active in ocean affairs to support the marking of UN WOD and related activities.
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