Oceana Canada calls for increased ocean conservation funding

Ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8, Oceana Canada is drawing attention to the urgent need for increased investment in ocean conservation, which currently receives less than 1% of global philanthropic funding. Read more here.

Prime Minister declares National Ocean Protection Week in The Bahamas

Prime Minister Philip E. Davis has once again demonstrated his commitment to marine conservation by renewing the “National Ocean Protection Week” proclamation in The Bahamas. This declaration, spanning from June 3rd to June 8th, 2024, aligns with the global celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8th, highlighting the imperative of safeguarding marine ecosystems for future generations. Read more here.

The challenges our oceans face, and the actions we can take

World Oceans Day is June 8, a global day of celebrating and committing to protecting the ocean and marine resources that sustain us. Read more here.

Ocean conservation to take centre stage at free family beach festival at Watergate Bay

The Planet vs Plastics’ themed event will include live theatre and music, dance, creative and performance workshops and talks. Read more here.

‘Life in the ocean touches everyone’: US rolls out first national ocean biodiversity strategy

Roughly 2 million species live in the world’s ocean. But scientists have only described a mere 10% of them. With extinctions on the rise and biodiversity threatened worldwide, many species are in danger of vanishing before researchers can identify them or fully grasp the benefits they provide. Read more here.