About Us
World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet!
Why WA World Ocean Day?
Western Australians are in many ways an ocean and coastally-oriented community, with a deep, multilayered history of connection to the coast. Yet much of what the ocean and coast provide us is invisible and undervalued. Also partially obscured are many profound changes in ocean health; some are manifestations of global trends, others local.
Western Australia (WA) has made commendable progress in recognising the importance of conserving our distinctive ocean ecosystems and has experienced some of the widespread benefits that flow from conservation action, but there is clearly a long way to go.
We believe there is a significant opportunity to do more to tap the abiding passion that so many Western Australians have for the ocean and coast, and channel that interest and conviction in positive ways to support the next wave of the ocean and coastal conservation priorities.
World Oceans Day on June 8 provides an annual moment to draw the WA community’s attention to our extraordinarily diverse marine environment, and to motivate everyone – from school children to leaders in their fields – to take specific, meaningful action to keep our big blue backyard healthy, productive, and accessible to all.
Our Objectives:
WA World Ocean Day is an avenue for key stakeholders to share what they are doing with the public in a relatable way to:
• Engage our community with marine life
• Provide an open forum for questions from the public
• Instigate timely community discussion on important marine issues in WA
Together, WA World Ocean Day effectively engages the public to inform policymakers, and unite the WA community to protect and restore our shared ocean and create a stable climate.
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How Can You Support World Ocean Day?
There are many different ways you can support World Ocean Day. You can attend an event on June 8 or donate your time or resources.
1. Help our ocean with a contribution to these ocean focused charities:
• Australian Marine Conservation Society
2. Show your support by attending our event
Hosted by The Jock Clough Marine Foundation, our event is a great way to listen to some of the most pressing issues facing our West Aussie coastline and have a candid conversation about what we can do as a community to move forward.