World Ocean Day, 8 June 2025
Discover more about our incredible Oceans and how we can all help protect them.
On this day we celebrate our oceans
To celebrate World Ocean Day, we’d love to invite you to learn more about the vast open oceans that make up our blue planet.
So join us by discovering fascinating facts, listening to nature sounds, and reconnecting with our oceans
Take a moment to dive in to Ocean life
Step into the tranquil world of the UK’s coastal waters, where the beauty of marine life offers a peaceful escape from the everyday. From playful seals to graceful dolphins, this 20-minute journey invites you to connect with nature beneath the waves.
Fun facts
Top 10 facts about Oceans
Top 10 facts about sharks
Top 10 facts about Antarctic krill
How Oceans fight climate change
World Oceans Day is a time to not only celebrate the wonders of the deep, but also to remind us of why we need to protect them. Overfishing, pollution and climate change all put our Oceans under immense pressure. Find out how our ocean helps us fight climate change.
Ocean Day Activities
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© Anthony DickensonMore Test your deep blue knowledge
How much do you know about our oceans, take the quiz to find out.
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© Jeff Golden / Flickr.comMore Ditch the single use plastic
From remembering your reusable coffee cup or water bottle to saying no to single use plastic - there are many ways to reduce your plastic usage in your daily life. Check out some of our top tips.
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© Antonio Busiello / WWF-USMore Make simple seafood swaps
By making a few changes to the seafood that you eat, we can all help take pressure of the oceans ecosystem.
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© Clarus Chu / WWF-UKMore Do you know your seafood?
Test your seafood knowledge and find out how much you know.
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Sign our living planet act
Sign our living planet act
Want a Living Planet? Let’s get our Act together. Nature is our life support system, but right now it’s in trouble. WWF has a unique solution that can help bring our world back to life. We’re urgently calling for a new law at Westminster, the Living Planet Act.
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