Date: Monday, June 1, 2020 – Monday, June 8, 2020
**New programs and events will be added as plans are finalized.**
World Ocean Day is an international celebration and collaboration for a healthier future for our Ocean. On June 8, 2020 people from across the globe will unite to raise awareness of the critical role the ocean plays for all life on Earth and the dire need to protect it. We are proud to have teamed up with our partners Seacoast Science Center, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Bow Seat, and League of Conservation Voters for a week long celebration this year. Together, we can make a difference!
The World Ocean
Our health and our ocean’s health are connected. Over half of the oxygen we breathe is produced in the ocean, and the ocean is the heart of our planet, circulating heat and water and regulating our climate. Vastly biodiverse, scientists estimate that 91% of ocean species have yet to be classified. The ocean provides food, creates millions of jobs, is a source for medicines, and provides inspiration, respite and recreation. It is up to us to preserve and protect it for future generations.
Schedule
| MONDAY | JUNE 1 |
| Your Learning Connection, World Ocean Day Edition Families, watch your inbox for a special World Ocean Day edition of Your Learning Connection, fun activities and videos, or find all Your Learning Connection resources here. | |
| 9am • Ocean Commotion on Facebook What belongs in the ocean? In this week’s Ocean Commotion video, Emma encourages parents and preK children to explore the concept of ocean pollution using simple materials found around the house. Get ready to splash, sort, and get silly with this sustainable sensory bin! Check it out this morning, or any time thereafter. Ocean Commotion is generously sponsored by Macaroni Kids Seacoast NH. | |
| 5pm • Storytelling Session A new Monday evening storytelling series kicks off with partners Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation. Listen in on an ocean-conservation based story and then leave with a fun activity that you can do at home. |
| TUESDAY | JUNE 2 |
| 11 am • World Ocean Day Wavemakers Series #1 on Facebook Dive into some of the amazing ocean conservation research and projects that have been taking place in the seacoast region of New Hampshire this year. This morning, we will hear from Michael Doherty about his research on lumpfish. Check it out this morning, or any time thereafter. |
| WEDNESDAY | JUNE 3 |
| Teachers Learning Connection Tides & Currents Choice Board Teachers, check out this final edition of the Teacher Learning Connection to wrap up your spring science activities. This Board is jam-packed with fun lessons all about the movement of the sea, and the ways that we are all connected to our one World Ocean. You can find all of our Teacher Learning Connection resources here. | |
| World Ocean Day Wavemakers Series #2 on Facebook Dive into some of the amazing ocean conservation research and projects that have been taking place in the seacoast region of New Hampshire this year. This afternoon, we will hear from two of our SSC Fellows about their research projects | |
| THURSDAY | JUNE 4 |
| Gundalow Gathering: Science Under Sail and Other S.E.A. Stories Join us as Dr. Jeffrey M. Schell recounts the joys, triumphs, and hardships of conducting science under sail with Sea Education Association (SEA). With Jeff as our guide we will voyage around the world’s oceans with Sea Semester students as they:Record humpback whales singing on Silver BankDiscover a lost species of Sargassum threatening the CaribbeanSwim with sharks while studying the second largest coral bleaching event ever recordedHunt for “Meddies” (deep water eddies important for climate change research) in the Gulf of CadizAnd much more!Sea Semester students ‘learn the ropes’ as they navigate life onboard a tall ship during pleasant sailing breezes, sudden squalls, and looming storms as they strive to accomplish their research goals and ultimately discover what it means to be a good shipmate. |
| FRIDAY | JUNE 5 |
| 9am • Big Fish Little Fish on Facebook What Do You Notice About Water Pollution? Let’s celebrate World Ocean Week with some observation! In this week’s Big Fish Little Fish video, join Emily and create some polluted water to observe. We’ll explore how water becomes polluted, what we notice about polluted water, and what we can do every day to help keep our waters clean. Let’s get a little messy and learn together! Check it out this morning, or any time thereafter./td> | |
| 11am • Facebook Live Creature Feature: Octopus! Meet SSC Naturalist Nikki and Aquarist Rob on Facebook as they go live to debut our baby octopus and fill you in on what it takes to rear these young ones that we will hopefully put on exhibition later this summer. | |
| SATURDAY | JUNE 6 |
| Blue Ocean Society’s Virtual Run for the Ocean 5K You choose the course—wherever you’d like to run or walk 3.1 miles, whether that’s in your neighborhood, on a local trail, or even on your treadmill! Prizes are awarded for several age groups, plus best costume, best pet costume, best fundraiser and to the participant whose course looks most like a whale! Learn more and register today… | |
| 6pm • Virtual Tide Pooling on Instagram Live! (rain date, 6/7, 6pm) Get your ‘feet wet’ during our first-ever Instagram Live Virtual Tide Pooling Event! Naturalists Nikki and Daryn will take you on an ocean adventure in the tide pools located just outside the doors of Seacoast Science Center in beautiful Odiorne Point State Park. You’ll dive in with them for a close-up view and explore the rocky shore intertidal ecosystem and all its inhabitants from the comfort of your own home! Who knows what sea creatures we may find!? Registration is required for this is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. Participants will receive a digital Rocky Shore Species Guide for use during the program and next time you visit the shore! Here’s how to join: • Registration to open soon. • Login to your Instagram account and follow seacoast_science_center in advance of the event • At 6:00pm EST on June 6, 2020 go to seacoast_science_center on Instagram and watch as we go live for one hour! • Make sure you have your Rocky Shore Species Guide ready!”Sea” you on the rocks! | |
| MONDAY | June 8 |
| 9am • Ocean Commotion on Facebook We LOVE our Ocean Craft! Today is all about celebrating our connection to the ocean. Even if you can’t make it to the coast, there are many ways we can share our love for the sea! In this week’s Ocean Commotion video, Emma will show you a fun, simple craft that can help to commemorate the day—and get a little messy along the way! Ocean Commotion is generously sponsored by Macaroni Kids Seacoast NH. | |
| 5pm • Storytelling Session This week, Bow Seat takes the stage to share an ocean-conservation based story. Listen in, and then leave with a fun activity that you can do at home. | |
| 6pm • World Ocean Day Family Trivia Challenge Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate World Ocean Day this year? Well, search no further! Join us on an adventure to explore some of our ocean’s most important habitats, and learn about the unique plants and animals that live there! Compete against other teams for bragging rights and cool prizes from Green Maids and Cinnamon Rainbows! Learn more and register here. |
Take Action!
For 2020, World Oceans Day collaborators ask you to join the global movement to call on world leaders to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030. This critical need is called 30×30. By safeguarding at least 30% of our ocean through a network of highly protected areas we can help ensure a healthy home for all!
