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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; In a world increasingly focused on environmental preservation, educators like us play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds to care for our planet&#8217;s most precious resource—the ocean. By weaving engaging, ocean-themed events into the school year, we foster a love for marine environments and teach students why protecting the ocean is vital for [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>In a world increasingly focused on environmental preservation, educators like us play a pivotal role in inspiring young minds to care for our planet&#8217;s most precious resource—the ocean. By weaving engaging, ocean-themed events into the school year, we foster a love for marine environments and teach students why protecting the ocean is vital for life on Earth. Here’s your <strong>School’s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2025</strong> that will help bring marine conservation to life in the classroom.</p>
<p><strong>Download your free Ocean Events 2025 Calendar by clicking the link at the foot.</strong></p>
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<h4><a href="https://oceandecade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4603 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day " width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1.jpg 602w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021-2030)</strong></h4>
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<p>The <strong>United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)</strong> is a global initiative designed to advance international collaboration in ocean science to address critical environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development goals. This initiative aims to enhance our understanding of the ocean, foster innovation, and build partnerships that contribute to creating sustainable solutions for marine and coastal ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Goals of the Decade</strong></p>
<p>The overarching vision of the Decade is to deliver the <em>“science we need for the future we want,”</em> ensuring that oceans remain healthy and resilient for current and future generations. Key objectives include:</p>
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<li><strong>A Clean Ocean:</strong> Identifying and significantly reducing sources of pollution.</li>
<li><strong>A Healthy and Resilient Ocean:</strong> Understanding, protecting, and restoring marine ecosystems through sustainable management practices.</li>
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<p>By prioritizing scientific research, technological innovation, and global cooperation, this initiative aspires to ensure that oceans can continue to support biodiversity, climate stability, and human livelihoods.</p>
<p>The Decade represents a call to action for researchers, policymakers, educators, and citizens worldwide to work together toward sustainable ocean stewardship.</p>
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<p><a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/guide-to-teaching-ocean-literacy-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Literacy for Schools</a></p>
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<h4><strong>World Whale Day – 16 February 2025 <img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5554 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/humpback-2.jpg 534w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>World Whale Day, held annually on the third Sunday of February, celebrates the beauty and importance of whales while raising awareness about the challenges they face. Whales are vital to ocean health, contributing to carbon capture and nutrient recycling.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a whale-themed art or poetry contest.</p>
<p>*Discuss the role of whales in maintaining ocean ecosystems.</p>
<p>*Share resources and whale conservation efforts with students.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/whale-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to Ocean Life Education&#8217;s whale resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Clean Up Australia Day – 2 March 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5678 alignleft" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/beach-clean-2-sq.jpg 332w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Clean Up Australia Day empowers communities to remove litter from local environments, including beaches and waterways, to protect marine ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Organize a school-wide <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-get-involved-in-a-beach-clean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clean-up day</a> for nearby coastal or river areas.</p>
<p>*Teach students about the journey of marine debris and its impact on wildlife like turtles and seabirds.</p>
<p>*Create posters or social media campaigns to promote reducing waste.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link to Ocean Life Education&#8217;s Human Impact Resources</a></p>
<h4><strong>SeaWeek – 1–9 March 2025<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-5679 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1-300x118.png" alt="" width="300" height="118" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1-300x118.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-SEAWEEK-FINAL-LOGO-39-1-600x236-1.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>SeaWeek is Australia’s national marine awareness campaign. The 2025 theme centers on <strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/guide-to-teaching-ocean-literacy-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Literacy Principle 4</a>: The ocean makes earth habitable.</strong></p>
<p>This highlights the ocean’s role in regulating the planet’s climate and sustaining life.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Experiment with how ocean currents affect global weather patterns.</p>
<p>*Discuss how Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef contributes to biodiversity &#8211; <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-the-great-barrier-reef-supports-biodiversity-and-healthy-oceans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here to find out more</a>.</p>
<p>*Partner with local marine organizations such as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/@CoolumandNorthShoreCoastCare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coolum Coast Care</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdBrisbane" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sea Shepherd</a> for workshops or talks.</p>
<p>*2o teaching activities for <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/20-teaching-activities-for-seaweek-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SeaWeek</a></p>
<p>*<a href="https://www.aaee.org.au/seaweek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SeaWeek Australia website</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5680 size-medium alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-624x351.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WOD-graphic.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />World Ocean Day – 8 June 2025</strong></h4>
<p>The 2025 theme for World Ocean Day is <strong>&#8220;Reviving Our Ocean: Communities in Action.&#8221;</strong> This global event emphasizes collective action for sustainable ocean use.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Create an &#8220;ocean action plan&#8221; for your school community.</p>
<p>*Incorporate ocean conservation into STEM projects, such as designing reef-safe sunscreen or biodegradable packaging.</p>
<p>*Celebrate with an ocean-themed assembly or showcase.</p>
<p><a href="https://worldoceanday.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">*World Ocean Day website</a></p>
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<h4><strong>World Sea Turtle Day – 16 June 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5651 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish-624x419.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/turtle-and-fish.jpg 638w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Honoring Dr. Archie Carr, the “father of sea turtle biology,” this day highlights sea turtles’ importance to marine ecosystems.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Hold a sea turtle trivia quiz.</p>
<p>*Explore the <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">life cycle of turtles</a> and the threats they face from climate change and pollution.</p>
<p>*Encourage students to design turtle-friendly beach signage.</p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5681 size-medium" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plastic-Free-July.png 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Plastic Free July 2025</strong></h4>
<p>Plastic Free July challenges individuals and communities to reduce single-use plastics. Schools can play a critical role in raising awareness about plastic pollution.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a week-long challenge to avoid single-use plastics in lunchboxes.</p>
<p>*Run workshops on making reusable beeswax wraps or upcycling projects.</p>
<p>*Audit the school’s plastic usage and brainstorm ways to reduce it.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/primary-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education Resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Shark Awareness Day – 14 July 2025 <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-5649 alignright" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/habitat-open-ocean.jpg 1879w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
<p>Sharks are vital to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems but are often misunderstood. Shark Awareness Day focuses on dispelling myths and emphasizing their ecological importance.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Organize a debate on the portrayal of sharks in media.</li>
<li>Create educational posters highlighting their role as apex predators.</li>
<li>Discuss shark conservation efforts, including those in Queensland’s waters and the high profile <a href="https://www.facebook.com/netsoutnow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8216;Nets Out Now&#8217;</a> campaign.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ocean Life Education Shark Resources</a></p>
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<h4><strong>Coastcare Week – December 2025</strong></h4>
<p><a href="https://landcareaustralia.org.au/coastcare/coastcare-week-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coastcare Week</a> celebrates the efforts of volunteers working to protect Australia’s coastlines and marine environments.</p>
<p><strong>Activities for Schools:</strong></p>
<p>*Host a workshop on how students can contribute to local coastcare initiatives.</p>
<p>*Conduct a field trip to a coastal area to study its biodiversity.</p>
<p>*Celebrate volunteer efforts by inviting local Coastcare representatives to share their stories.</p>
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<h4><strong>Bring Learning to Life with Live Marine Experiences</strong></h4>
<p>Take ocean-themed education to the next level with hands-on learning. Ocean Life Education offer live marine animal programs led by qualified educators. These interactive sessions allow students to experience marine life up close while learning about conservation in a fun and engaging way.</p>
<p>By participating in these <strong>key ocean events in 2025</strong>, schools can inspire students to become advocates for marine conservation. Through hands-on activities and meaningful discussions, we can ensure the next generation values the incredible biodiversity and life-supporting functions of our oceans. Let’s make 2025 a year of action and connection with the sea! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30a.png" alt="🌊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>For more resources and event details, check out <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">We hoped you enjoyed reading our School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2025!</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Our aim is to instill in them a profound understanding of why the ocean is vital to all of us and to inspire them to want to take an interest in it as something that is precious and needs to be cherished.  What better way to do that than to focus on topical ocean events that happen throughout the year? So, here is our Schools Guide to Ocean Events 2024...</p>
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<p>In a world where environmental concerns are taking center stage, we see it as our duty to captivate and enlighten young minds about the critical significance of the ocean. Our aim is to instill in them a profound understanding of why the ocean is vital to all of us and to inspire them to want to take an interest in it as something that is precious and needs to be cherished.  We believe that the best way to do that is to make learning engaging and fun. What better way to do that than to focus on topical ocean events that happen throughout the year? So, here is our <strong>School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024&#8230;</strong></p>
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<h4><a href="https://oceandecade.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4603 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day " width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1.jpg 602w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture1-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>UN Decade of Ocean Science 2021-2030</strong></h4>
<p>The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) is a global initiative aimed at promoting international cooperation and collaboration in ocean science to achieve sustainable development goals.</p>
<p>The decade focuses on enhancing scientific knowledge of the ocean, developing innovative technologies, and fostering partnerships to address the challenges facing the ocean and coastal areas. The overarching goal is to ensure a healthy and resilient ocean that can support current and future generations.</p>
<p><strong>Vision:</strong> To deliver the &#8216;science needed for the future we want&#8217;</p>
<p><strong>Outcomes: </strong></p>
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<li>A clean ocean where sources of pollution are identified and reduced or removed</li>
<li>A healthy and resilient ocean where marine ecosystems are understood, protected, restored and managed.</li>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4608 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-150x150.jpg" alt="World Whale Day 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/licensed-image-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Whale Day: 18 February 2024</strong></h4>
<p>In 1980, World Whale Day originated in Maui, Hawaii, with a focus on raising awareness about the challenges faced by whales in oceans worldwide. Annually observed on the third Sunday of February, this special day is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of whales and emphasizing the importance of their well-being. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/whale-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Useful info and resources.</a></p>
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<h4><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4624 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-150x150.png" alt="Clean Up Australia Day" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-768x768.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-624x624.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-400x400.png 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Clean-up-Aus.png 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Clean Up Australia Day 2024, 3 March</h4>
<p><em>Clean Up Australia</em> inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. <a href="https://register.cleanup.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a></p>
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<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/category/seaweek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4606 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-150x150.jpg" alt="SeaWeek 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SeaWeek-2024.jpg 199w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>SeaWeek 2024, 2-10 March</strong></h4>
<p>Australia&#8217;s national public awareness initiative aims to spotlight community awareness, inform, and foster an appreciation for the sea. This week-long annual event provides an excellent platform to advocate for educational matters regarding the marine environment. The theme for this year centers around <strong>Ocean Literacy Principle 2: </strong><strong>The ocean and life within it significantly influence the Earth&#8217;s features.</strong></p>
<p>It focuses on our relationship with the natural world and the fact that healthy seas mean healthy people and calls on all of us to take some responsibility for the health and well-being of our coastal and marine environments. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/20-teaching-activities-for-seaweek-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info.</a></p>
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<h4>UN Ocean Decade Conference, Spain. April 10-12 2024<a href="https://oceandecade.org/events/2024-ocean-decade-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4602 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-150x150.png" alt="UN Ocean Conference 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-768x768.png 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-624x624.png 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-400x400.png 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ocean-Decade.png 1296w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></h4>
<p>Three years after the initiation of the <strong>United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)</strong>, this worldwide conference is scheduled to unite the Ocean Decade community and its partners. The event aims to commemorate accomplishments and collaboratively establish future priorities for advancing the goals of the Decade. <a href="https://oceandecade.org/events/2024-ocean-decade-conference/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info</a></p>
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<h4><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/category/world-ocean-day/world-ocean-day-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4600 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-150x150.jpg" alt="World Ocean Day 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-624x624.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024actionthemeimageofplanet.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></strong></a><strong>World Oceans Day: 8 June 2024</strong></h4>
<p>The focal point of the 2024 United Nations World Oceans Day is &#8221; Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean &amp; Climate.&#8221; The annual day seeks to renewd enthusiasm for the conservation and protection of the ocean and our vast blue planet as a whole. <a href="https://worldoceanday.org/announcing-the-world-ocean-day-2024-action-theme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Official Guide </a> <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/how-to-celebrate-world-ocean-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Activity ideas for schools</a></p>
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<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2316 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/turtle-babies-going-to-sea-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />World Sea Turtle Day: 16 June 2024</strong></h4>
<p>World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on 16 June annually as it is the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, the so-called “father of sea turtle biology.”  His research highlighted the plight of sea turtles and drove community support to protect them and celebrate them annually on World Sea Turtle Day. <a href="https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/world-sea-turtle-day-10-facts-about-turtles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turtle facts</a></p>
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<h4><b><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-4605 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-150x150.png" alt="Plastic Free July 2024" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-150x150.png 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-300x300.png 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1-50x50.png 50w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-free-july_resources-badge-500px-350x350-1.png 350w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Plastic Free July</b></h4>
<p>Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to reduce their plastic usage during the month of July. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics and inspire people to make conscious efforts to minimize their plastic consumption.</p>
<p>Participants in Plastic Free July commit to avoiding the use of single-use plastics such as plastic bags, bottles, straws, and packaging for the entire month. The campaign provides resources, tips, and challenges to help individuals make sustainable choices, adopt plastic-free habits, and contribute to reducing plastic pollution.</p>
<h4><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2315 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/whale-shark-4-50x50.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Shark Awareness Day: 14 July 2024</strong></h4>
<p>Sharks get a huge amount of bad press, yet on average one person is killed by a shark in Australia each year and heaps more are killed by horses and cows!! Without sharks in Australian waters, many ecosystems would not be sustainable, and we would be denied the pleasure of exploring amazing underwater habitats such as the world’s largest natural wonder, Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. The impact on tourism and economies would be huge. Shark Awareness Day aims to separate fact from myth and promote a positive image for these amazing creatures. <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/shark-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shark resources.</a></p>
<h4 class="entry-title"><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrating-coastcare-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3632" src="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba-624x468.jpg 624w, https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Point-Arkwright-Yaroomba.jpg 1305w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>Coastcare Week 2024</h4>
<p>Coastcare comprises volunteers from Australia who are passionate about safeguarding our remarkable coastal and marine environments. These individuals unite as one, forming a formidable force of 500 groups across Australia. Together, these groups actively contribute to making a substantial impact through sustained, practical solutions to address environmental issues in their respective localities. Coastcare Week serves as an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating the remarkable efforts of these community groups throughout Australia. <strong>The theme for National Volunteer <em>Week 2024</em> is &#8216;Something for Everyone&#8217;. </strong><a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/celebrating-coastcare-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More info</a></p>
<h4>Check out our <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ocean-Events-Calendar-2024-FINAL-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Annual Events Calendar</strong></a> for even more great reasons to celebrate the ocean in 2024.</h4>
<h4>Bring Learning to Life With A Live Marine Animal Program</h4>
<p>Why not book in an <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/programs/"><strong>Ocean Life Education program</strong></a> to compliment your teaching and bring it all to life. All programs are delivered by qualified Marine Educators with a passion for the ocean. They provide a lively, fun, and interactive experience with our live marine animals and are designed to educate and inspire schools and community to protect our precious marine environment.</p>
<h4><strong>We hoped you enjoyed reading our School&#8217;s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024! </strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Here&#8217;s a <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link to our other news</a></strong></h4>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au/schools-guide-to-key-ocean-events-2024/">School’s Guide to Key Ocean Events in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.oceanlifeeducation.com.au">Ocean Life Education</a>.</p>
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