2016 World Oceans Day
A special effort to curb our reliance on plastic, that pervasive ocean pollution invading the world's oceans and seasWorld Oceans Day on June 6, 2016, (US time) will this year carry the theme Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet. Individuals and organisations across the planet are taking action for prevention of plastic pollution in our ocean.
Supported and officiated by the UN, World Oceans Day is observed:
>> To remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
>> To inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean.
>> To develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean.
>> To mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans. They are a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere.
>> To celebrate together the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean.
The UN says: the ocean is the heart of our planet. Like your heart pumping blood to every part of your body, the ocean connects people across the Earth, no matter where we live.
The ocean regulates the climate, feeds millions of people every year, produces oxygen, is the home to an incredible array of wildlife, provides us with important medicines, and so much more!
In order to ensure the health and safety of our communities and future generations, it’s imperative that we take the responsibility to care for the ocean as it cares for us.
The Healthy oceans, Healthy Planet theme is designed to help stop plastic pollution, which is a serious and untenable threat because it degrades so slowly and pollutes waterways for a very long time.
In addition, plastic pollution impacts the health of aquatic animals because animals including zooplankton mistake the microbeads for food. Scientists also fear health impacts for humans.
The United Nations will celebrate World Oceans Day 2016 and recognise the winners of the Annual World Oceans Day Oceanic Photo Competition at an event on 8 June 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters.
World Oceans Day has grown tremendously each year since The Ocean Project started coordinating it in 2002. With hundreds of partners involved, and the United Nations officially recognizing June 8 as World Oceans Day in 2008, we have reached millions worldwide.
How will you take action for the ocean? More including a list of events at www.worldoceansday.org.
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