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to list your Group as shoreline cleanup and education heroes. 

Partners: Dept. of Fisheries and each town/city.  ScotiaBank of Canada has also partnered where they have a location. 

Libraries and Schools honor World Oceans Day worldwide.

Check with your Marine Science Center and Museums for Events.

Check with our Partners, Sea Shepherd, Oceana, Surf Rider, SubAquatic Associations,  Canoe Clubs, Kayak Clubs, Yacht Clubs, Scouts, Girls Guides and Churches around the world have declared May as "Protect our Earth Everyday" 

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PADDLE BOARDERS: one person or a whole group can cover a lot of shoreline just by getting together in the evening and on the weekend. Here is what one man accomplished.... the 1st media article garnered a massive team of volunteers. A picnic at sunset cemented the team. One lake, with over 200 miles of shoreline was claimed by many paddle boarding teams on a tracking map. When the word spread through social media other friends and family volunteered, collectively cleaning 1,000's of miles of fresh and salt water shorelines. The media articles went viral spreading to Linked In, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram sharing the effectiveness around the world and the constant need to be vigilant to protect the source of 80% of our oxygen.   https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/270316/Okanagan-Kal-lakes-are-lot-cleaner-after-lots-of-hard-work https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/255916/Lakes-full-of-garbage https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/257525/Paddling-picker-gifted-gear
PADDLE BOARDERS please note: Paddle Boarders can see and reach what Volunteers doing shoreline cleanup or monitoring can't see. Dropping a waterproof camera on a secure line into the water will show disgusting garbage... sofa's etc. A Pro Cam 4 camera under a dock shows who used styro foam illegally for buoyancy. Make note of the address and call the local By-Law office anonymously. Never approach the dock or floating dock owner ! And, if you see By Law infractions on shore follow the same procedure please, note the address and call By Law anonymously. Especially when you see discarded large plastics which the sun and rain/snow will break down into tiny pieces as they inch toward the waterway.  

Province wide – Newfoundland and Labrador

World Oceans Day Art Contest for Grades K-6
Beginning April 30
Description: This is a joint effort of the Newfoundland and Labrador World Oceans Day Planning Committee (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Fisheries Land and Resources, the Fisheries Food and Allied Workers Union, Canadians Parks and Wilderness Society, World Wildlife Fund Canada and the Marine Institute). One winner per grade level and classes that participate will be entered to win a school prize. Submissions will be displayed at the World Oceans Day Event held in St. John’s on June 2nd.

Belleoram, NL

World Oceans Day Public Event  June 8

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with the town of Belleoram for a community beach cleanup and personalized shopping bags.

Benoit's Cove NL

World Oceans Day School Event
June 7
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with St. Peter’s Academy, World Wildlife Fund Canada, ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for a ½ day event including (but not limited to) Indigenous prayer/drumming/ water ceremony, Right Whale presentation, ocean art activity using reusable cotton bags, mirco plastic activities, trivia oceans games, fishy hand prints (K-2 grade), and an ocean talk/pollution presentation.

Bonavista NL

World Ocean Day Activities
Date: June 8    10am
Join us at Provincial Historic Sites in Bonavista to celebrate Oceans Day! A beach cleanup at the Mockbegggar Plantation will be happening in the morning and at Cape Bonavista in the afternoon. Make an ocean craft at the Cape as we celebrate our oceans.

Burgeo NL

World Oceans Day Public Event
June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be partnering with the town of Burgeo, World Wildlife Fund Canada, ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for a full day event including (but not limited to) Indigenous prayer/drumming/ water ceremony, beach clean-up, Right Whale presentation, ocean art activity using reusable cotton bags, mirco plastic activities, trivia oceans games, fishy hand prints (K-2 grade), and an ocean talk/pollution presentation.

Colliers Event Name: World Oceans Day Beach Clean-up
Date: June 8
Description: Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with the Marine Institute and the Eastern School District to carry out a beach cleanup in Colliers. Fishery Officers will be offering viewings of a Fishery Patrol Boat.

Conne River NL

June 8    World Oceans Day Public Event. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with the Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi Natural Resources for a community beach cleanup, a pirate treasure hunt for children of all ages and personalized shopping bags.

Corner Brook NL

World Oceans Day School Event
June 7
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with Humber Arm ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for an event that will include Indigenous drumming and prayer in respect to the ocean, recycling initiatives, a micro plastic display and Right Whale presentations.

Curling NL

World Oceans Day School Event
June 7
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with JJ Curling Elementary, World Wildlife Fund Canada, ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for a ½ day event including (but not limited to) Indigenous prayer/drumming/ water ceremony, Right Whale presentation, ocean art activity using reusable cotton bags, micro plastic activities, trivia oceans games, fishy hand prints (K-2 grade), and an ocean talk/pollution presentation.

Fogo Island NL

Beach Clean‐up and World Oceans Day Celebration
Date: June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Fogo Island Harbour Authority, the Shorefast Foundation and Scotiabank staff are partnering for community beach clean‐ups at various locations on Fogo Island. A resident from each community has volunteered to lead a beach cleanup in their community; open invitation to communities to participate. .

Gilliams NL

World Oceans Day Public Event
June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be partnering with Templeman Academy, World Wildlife Fund Canada, ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for a full day event including (but not limited to) Indigenous prayer/drumming/ water ceremony, beach clean-up. Right Whale presentation, ocean art activity using reusable cotton bags, mirco plastic activities, trivia oceans games, fishy hand prints (K-2 grade), and an ocean talk/pollution presentation.

Grand Falls - Windsor NL

June 7  Event Name: It's All Connected

159 Grade Three students from Woodland Primary and Forrest Park Primary will be bused to the Corduroy Brook Enhancement Facility and take part in a nature walk, educational presentations and a touch tank with many near shore fish species. There will be an Oceans Day cake and refreshments, an art/colouring contest and promotional items given out to the children.

Little Hearts Ease NL

         World Oceans Day School Event 

          Southwest Arm Academy, Little Hearts Ease, NL
 June 7
 Fisheries and Oceans Canada will spend the morning with grades K-6 at            Southwest Arm Academy to engage students on Species at Risk,      Oceans, and Enforcement including a demonstration of urban pollution and their effects on wetlands, estuaries and the ocean, a touch tank experience and viewing of a fisheries patrol boat. Grades 4-6 will take part in a shoreline clean-up in the afternoon.

Logo Bay, Middle Cove and Outer Cove

World Oceans Day Event
June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been invited to join Oceans Science Centre and the Oceans Learning Partnership to deliver a beach clean-up and hands on activities to highlight aquatic invasive species and marine debris.

Middle Cove and Outer Cove

World Oceans Day Event    June 8

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been invited to join the Oceans Science Centre and the Oceans Learning Partnership to deliver a beach clean-up and hands on activities to highlight aquatic invasive species and marine debris.

Norris Point, NL
Beach Clean-up and World Oceans Day Activities
Location: Bonne Bay Marine Station, Norris Point, NL
Date: June 8
Description: Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with the Bonne Bay Marine Station to join Celebrate the Seas Day in the community of Norris Point. The celebration will host waterfront activities for all ages including a booth set up in the Marine Station highlighting species at risk and specifically, the North Atlantic Right whale. Fishery officers will also be offering a fast rescue craft ride along, highlighting the role of fishery officers and marine species found in Bonne Bay.

Port Hope Simpson, NL

June 8   World Oceans Day Beach Clean-up and BBQ. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been partnered with the NunatuKavut Community Council Aboriginal Guardians for a community beach cleanup and BBQ in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador. Fishery Officers will also be providing viewing of a Fishery Patrol Boat.

Port Union NL

June 8 World Oceans Day & Envirofest, Family Fun for children to teens. Trinity Bay North and Fisheries & Oceans Canada. 

Rocky Harbour NL

World Oceans Day Event, June 8. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with the Memorial University Biology Station and Gros Morne Academy for an interactive event highlighting the detrimental effects of plastics in the marine environment.

Rocky Harbour NL

June 8  As part of the International Better Bag Challenge (commit to the use of reusable bags instead of disposable for a year), 2 local grocery stores will be supplied with reusable bags (by Dept Fisheries and Oceans) to be handed out on June 8th. 

Seldom,  Fogo Island NL

June 8    World Oceans Day Celebration: Location: Marine Information Centre. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Town of Fogo Island, the Fogo Island Harbour Authority, the Shorefast Foundation and Scotiabank Staff are partnering for a World Oceans Day celebration at the Marine Information Center in Seldom, Fogo Island. There will be local live music, face painting, touch tank, guest speakers, games for the kids and a BBQ.

St. John's NL
June 7 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR,  Johnson Geo Centre, Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL, 

The Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition together with the Johnson Geo Centre and supporting partners, invite you to a free evening concert with Fortunate Ones!

Join us at the Johnson Geo Centre on June 1st at 7:00 PM for an evening celebrating the ocean. This concert is the kick off to World Oceans Week 2024, an annual national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement.
*tickets are limited to 1 per person

Fortunate Ones, a critically acclaimed Canadian folk-pop duo, will take the stage to captivate you with their soulful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. This evening concert creates an opportunity for people to connect over music, the ocean, and community.

Food will be available from food truck(s) on-site and drinks will be available for purchase. We encourage you to come early to secure a good spot, grab a bite to eat, and explore the Johnson Geo Centre’s beautiful location on Signal Hill.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and let’s come together. Admission to the Kick Off Ocean Week Canada concert is free, but space is limited and registration is required to secure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you.

 GET YOUR TICKET: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kick-off-to-ocean-week-canada-with-fortunate-ones-tickets-637592826307 

June 1   10am-3pm Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Rd. FREE Family Fun Event: Touch Tank, Technology, Arts & Crafts, Ocean Science, Better Bag Challenge (bring a t-shirt to upcycle). Info: mabutt@cpaws.org

St. John's NL

World Oceans Day Family Event
June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with the provincial Dept. of Fisheries Land and Resources, Parks Canada Agency, the Fisheries Food and Allied Workers Union, World Wildlife Fund-Canada, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Marine Institute for a World Oceans Day Family Event. The event showcases attractions for all ages including a variety of interactive and educational activities related to our oceans and fisheries. In past years this event hosted 29 exhibitors with an attendance of over 2,300 people of all ages.

St. John's NL

World Oceans Day Lecture
June 8,
As part of the Public Lecture Series by the Johnson Geo Centre, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with World Wildlife Fund Canada and the Johnson Geo Centre to provide a free evening of talks with an oceans focus. The lecture series is a platform to bring together scientists, researchers and the general public – effecting a sharing of knowledge that can broaden each individual’s outlook on our marine world.The Lecture Series will continue throughout 2019.

Terrenceville NL

June 8   World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup and BBQ. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with the St. Joseph’s All Grade School for Beach Cleanup and BBQ.

Twillingate NL

World Ocean Day Poster and Essay for Schools
Week of June 1 - 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will host a Poster Contest with Primary/Elementary Schools with Oceans Day related prizes and an essay Contest with Primary/Elementary Schools with World Oceans Day related prizes.

Twillingate NL

Community Beach Cleanup
June 8 and June 9
Open to the public, community beach cleanups will take place in the area of Twillingate.

Twillingate NL

World Oceans Day Family Fun Day Event
Date: June 8
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will host a family day event including educational displays and videos, prize draws, salt water aquarium, touch tank, tours of patrol vessels, and a fish pond. Donations to the local food bank will be accepted for a chance to dunk a Fishery Officer in a dunk tank. Local Lions Club will be attending with free cotton candy. This event will also promote the Better Bag Challenge promoting Goodbye Plastic – no more single use shopping bags.

Celebrate Environment Week and Oceans Day by helping us clean up the beach by the Mockbeggar Plantation. Dress for the weather, bring your enthusiasm and we’ll supply the bags and refreshments. Get excited about protecting our oceans and beaches. Everyone is welcome.

World Oceans Day Family Event  - Community Beach Cleanup

Thursday June 8,  2017

Location: Change Islands NL

Open to the public, a community beach cleanup will take place in the area of Change Islands.

World Oceans Day Manuels River Beach Cleanup

Thursday June 8,  2017 1pm to 3pm

Location: Worsley Park Beach (hosted by Manuels River)

info@manuelsriver.com www.manuelsriver.com

Corner Brook, Benoit’s Cove, Meadows, Pasadena, Deer Lake,

June 5 to 7, 2017

Youth Ocean Workshops  

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with the Marine Institute, ACAP and the Qalipu First Nations for a series of six youth oceans workshops for all K-12 students in the areas of Corner Brook, Benoit’s Cove, Meadows, Pasadena and Deer Lake. One workshop will be facilitated in French. Workshops will include Aboriginal water dance/and presentations in respect to the ocean, talks on expanding the opportunity to increase awareness about marine sustainability, and provide hands on engagement activities in marine innovation and youth leadership.

World Oceans Day Lecture   June 8, 2017  6pm to 8:30pm

Location: Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook, NL

This is open to the public and college students and will be held at the Grenfell Campus from 6-8:30pm. Discussions will be held on the Carbon Code, Qalipu presentation, and a recap of Oceans Day events in the area followed by refreshments. Guest speaker, Dr. Brett Favaro from the Marine Institute.

June 8, 2017  World Oceans Day Radio Feature

CORNER BROOK CAFÉ RADIO with guest speakers will be hosting a 1 hour long session highlighting World Ocean Day activities and the week-long celebrations on the west coast of Newfoundland.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Town of Fogo Island, the Fogo Island Harbour Authority and the Shorefast Foundation have partnered for a community beach clean‐up and celebration at the Fisherman’s Union Trading Company premises with local music, face painting, touch tank, guest speakers, games for the kids and a BBQ (provided by Scotiabank).

Fogo Island Wide Beach Clean-up
Saturday June 10, 2017
10:00am-12:00pm
Contact: recreation@townoffogoisland.ca
World Oceans Day Family Fun Event
Saturday June 10, 2017
1:00pm-4:00pm
Fisherman's Union Trading Company
Contact: recreation@townoffogoisland.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Glovertown Academy are having a beach clean-up followed by school presentations on species at risk, a demonstration of urban pollution and their effects on wetlands, estuaries and the ocean, a touch tank experience and viewing of a fisheries patrol boat.

Glovertown Academy Beach Clean-up
Date: TBA

Glovertown Academy School Presentations
Date: TBA

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been invited to join the North Coast Community and local schools in World Oceans Day events. Further details to follow. Date: TBA

Community Beach Cleanup  Date: June 8, 2017  

Open to the public, a community beach cleanup will take place in the area of New World Island. .

Outer Cove Beach Cleanup  Date: June 11, 2017  

Thank You to CIBC Employees for doing this shoreline cleanup !

Community Beach Cleanup       Date: TBA  

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be partnering with the RCMP in a community beach clean-up. Further details to follow.

Community Beach Clean-up and World Oceans Day Activities

 Date: TBA  

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Bonne Bay Marine Station and the community of Norris Point have partnered for a beach clean-up, oceans related games and activities and refreshments at the community hall.

Better Bag Challenge

   Date:  June 8, 2017

As part of the International Better Bag Challenge (commit to the use of reusable bags instead of disposable for a year), 2-3 local grocery stores will be supplied with reusable bags to be handed out on June 8th.

Beach Clean‐ups and World Oceans Day Activities

    Date:  June 8, 2017

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is partnering with local elementary and high schools, ACAP, River Guardians, Canadian Coast Guard, Qalipu First Nations, Sub Sea 7, Museum of Nature, RCMP and local towns to carry out various activities for grades K - 8. These include beach clean ups, creation of beach art, marine plastics and ecosystems climate hero activities, and Qalipu First Nations talks with mini breakout sessions.

World Oceans Day Family Event Free
Date: June 3, 2017 - 10am - 3pm
Location: Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John's
Contact: coastsandoceans@gov.nl.ca
Details: Free family event with interactive and educational activities, booths, touch tank, crafts, and more. In 2016, this event hosted 28 exhibitors with an attendance of over 2000 people of all ages. It is expected that these numbers will be repeated in 2017.

Organized by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, in Partnership with:
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada  - Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
- Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union-Unifor- Fisheries and Marine Institute
- World Wildlife Fund

World Oceans Day Lecture Free
Date: June 8, 2017
 

Location: Johnson GeoCentre, St. John’s, NL

As part of the Public Lecture Series by the Johnson GeoCentre, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with World Wildlife Fund Canada and the Johnson GeoCentre to provide a free evening of talks with an oceans focus. The lecture series is a platform to bring together scientists, researchers and the general public – effecting a sharing of knowledge that can broaden each individual’s outlook on our marine world.

Community Beach Clean-up and World Oceans Day Celebration

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has partnered with the Town of Terrenceville for a community beach clean-up. Cake a refreshments will be provided. Further details to follow.

Community Beach Cleanup       Date: June 8, 2017

Open to the public, a community beach cleanup will take place in the area of Twillingate.

World Oceans Day Family Fun Day Event    Date: June 10, 2017 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will host a family day event including educational displays and videos, prize draws, salt water aquarium, touch tank, tours of patrol vessels, dunk tank and a fish pond.Donations to the local food bank will be accepted for game playing. Local Lions Club will be attending with Cotton Candy. This event will also promote the Better Bag Challenge (commit to the use of reusable bags instead of disposable for a year).

World Oceans Day Activities for Schools   Date: June 5-9, 2017 Fisheries and Oceans Canada will host a Poster Contest with Primary/Elementary Schools with Oceans Day related prizes and an essay Contest with Junior/Senior High Schools with the prize being a Fishery Officer for the day