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Hawaiian communities gathered across Kauai for World Ocean Day, collecting 60 pounds of marine debris and transforming plastic waste into furniture and surfboard parts. Multiple groups hosted beach cleanups, art exhibits, and educational events to celebrate ocean conservation.
Environmental volunteers filled trash bags with bottles, caps, and debris at a Florida beach to celebrate ocean protection. The cleanup was part of a nationwide effort to safeguard coastlines before World Ocean Day.
A new IMAX film premiering June 7 captures stunning proof that oceans can heal themselves when given a chance. From Norwegian fjords to former nuclear test sites, the documentary celebrates marine life making remarkable recoveries.
Los Angeles is transforming World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with five community beach cleanups happening across the coastline. From cosplay-themed conservation to veteran-led efforts, thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to protect local waters.
Volunteers in North Carolina are rolling up their sleeves for a beach cleanup that celebrates World Ocean Day and proves ocean conservation is a team sport. The Fort Fisher Aquarium is turning a global awareness day into local action.
Hawaii's Surfrider Kauai is turning World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with art shows, beach cleanups, and festivals that transform ocean trash into community treasure. Volunteers already pulled a 2,000-pound fishing net from the water this week.
Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Rockaway Beach this Saturday to kick off World Ocean Day with a massive coastal cleanup. The event unites Beach.com and a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through ocean stewardship.
Thousands of Florida families will gather at North Jetty Park on June 6 for a free celebration combining beach cleanups, ocean education, and community fun. The third annual World Ocean Day event aims to inspire everyday people to protect the Gulf Coast's marine ecosystems.