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This month, we celebrate the extraordinary beauty and diversity that our oceans hold, from the vibrant coral reefs teeming with life to the mysterious depths inhabited by unique and often unknown species.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thriving oceans are essential to our economy, our health, and our livelihoods. And just as billions of people depend on healthy oceans, so does our planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this rich biodiversity is under threat.<\/strong> Climate change, plastic pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction are pushing many marine species to the brink of extinction.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Oceans Day is coming up on June 8th<\/sup>, and while a day to honor all that our oceans give us, it\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of our oceans and take steps to protect them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Oceana with 5 ways you can celebrate World Oceans Day this year!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE WORLD OCEANS DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check your local museums, marine rescue centers, aquariums, beaches, and more for events to celebrate the oceans and conservation efforts. Browse this calendar<\/a> for events and inspiration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHOP THE STORE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shop the Oceana online store<\/a> and explore our exclusive World Oceans Day collection! Every purchase made helps support Oceana\u2019s campaigns to protect and restore the world\u2019s oceans. Use code: OCEANS2024 to save 10% on your purchase.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIVE INTO A MARINE SCIENCE ACTIVITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out a Kids Environmental Lesson Plans<\/a> (KELP) from Sailors for the Sea to learn about marine science topics from the food chain to deep-sea mining. You can also dive into Oceana\u2019s Marine Life Encyclopedia<\/a> to learn about our oceans and all the animals that inhabit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAKE ACTION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hundreds of meters below the ocean surface lies a thriving hub of biodiversity \u2013 the deep sea. Despite being largely inaccessible, life in this unique environment is at risk from threats like deep-sea mining. Add your name<\/a> to call on world leaders to protect ocean biodiversity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAKE A DONATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the help of supporters like you, we can turn the tide and safeguard the future of our oceans! Make a donation<\/a> in honor of World Oceans Day, and support Oceana\u2019s campaigns to protect our oceans. And for this month only, with a donation of $75 or more you\u2019ll receive a special gift. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for ways to celebrate our oceans all year round? Check out these 10 ways you can help save the oceans<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This month, we celebrate the extraordinary beauty and diversity that our oceans hold, from the vibrant coral reefs teeming with life to the mysterious depths inhabited by unique and often unknown species.\u202f\u202f  Thriving oceans are essential to our economy, our health, and our livelihoods. And just as billions of people depend on healthy oceans, so … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":298,"featured_media":30671,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"location":[],"expedition":[],"campaign":[],"ppma_author":[334],"class_list":["post-30670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","infinite-scroll-item"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day | Oceana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"World Oceans Day is on June 8th! 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