World Ocean Day - 8 June
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
Learn about our oceans
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.
How WWF-UK is supporting Oceans
Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. They provides us with oxygen, food, livelihoods, climate regulation, and joy! They are home to mindboggling biodiversity, from rainbow corals to inquisitive seals, and tiny plankton to mighty blue whales - the largest animal known to have ever existed on Earth.
This World Oceans Day, immerse yourself in WWF’s efforts to protect the big blue - diverse, ambitious and far-reaching projects around the world, to match the vastness of our oceans.
Ocean Day Activities
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© Anthony DickensonTest your deep blue knowledge
MoreClose How much do you know about our oceans, take the quiz to find out.
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© Jeff Golden / Flickr.comDitch the single use plastic
MoreClose 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-USMake simple seafood swaps
MoreClose 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-UKDo you know your seafood?
MoreClose Test your seafood knowledge and find out how much you know.
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© Andy Robert DaviesColour in an underwater scene
MoreClose Dive into the ocean with our downloadable colouring sheet.
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