World Ocean Day, 8 June 2025

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Participate in an International Celebration of our Ocean

World Ocean Day 2025 is the second year of a multi-year action theme: Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate. The UN World Oceans Day theme is Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us. Be a part of a growing movement for a more sustainable society and a healthy blue planet. 

Here are some events around Aotearoa to celebrate this special day through building connection to the sea.

World Ocean Day at MERC

Join Sir Peter Blake MERC for a day of ocean celebration that will spark your curiosity! Participate in water activities, games and crafts. Learn about our local environment, meet other ocean enthusiasts and finish off the day with a sunset swim! More details to come. 

Kaikōura Whale Festival at Fyffe House

Join the Great Kaikōura Whale Count with Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute to celebrate World Ocean Day.