World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Although not yet officially designated by the United Nations, an increasing number of countries mark June 8th as an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.

The Ocean Project, working closely with the World Ocean Network each year, helps to coordinate events and activities with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools, businesses.

For more information visit www.theoceanproject.org.