Oceans Day was first declared as 8 June, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro at the Global Forum, a parallel event at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) which provided an opportunity for non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society to express their views on environmental issues.
….In 2008, led by Canada, the General Assembly resolved that 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day”. (General Assembly resolution 63/111)
Three Marine Debris Events Scheduled for World Ocean Day 2025 in Provincetown
Center for Coastal Studies website
In recognition of World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 8th, the Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris & Plastics Program is offering two opportunities for volunteers interested in “adventure cleanups” or trash tallies, and a third option, hosted in partnership with Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore, for a Herring Cove Beach cleanup. All events will take place in Provincetown.
- 8 am – 12 pm: Adventure Cleanup at Wood End (breakwater)
- 11 am – 1 pm: Herring Cove cleanup with Friends of CCNS
- 1 pm – 4 pm: Trash Tally at location TBA