A quarterly newsletter for partners and friends as we advance collaborative action for our blue planet.


Together, we can effectively engage the public, grow a broad and diverse constituency, ensure that policymakers take action, and unite the world to protect and restore our blue planet!

Sneak Peek:

World Ocean Day 2024

Action Theme


For many years, World Ocean Day has rallied the world around an annual action focus for collective impact and to help grow the movement for a healthier ocean and a stable climate.


Click here for the 2024 Action Theme!

Announcing the

Youth Advisory Council for World Ocean Day 2024!


These 25 young leaders from 22 nations come from all backgrounds and experiences and will help power World Ocean Day throughout the year ahead. Thank you to the hundreds who applied and to the Selection Committee. We look forward to working with all to create a stronger youth movement for our blue planet!



Learn more about the Council members and alumni, now including 128 young people from 58 countries.

Supporting Youth for

Local and Global Engagement & Leadership


Since 2009, we've made it a top priority to support engaging younger generations, including youth-led and youth-focused organizations, for ocean and climate action. We're dedicated to global collaboration in building a strong, diverse, and united youth constituency for our planet.


Subscribe to the monthly update that helps connect and empower youth around the world with opportunities.

Learn more about the youth initiative

Check out: World Ocean Day 2023 Annual Report


World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet. This year's activities engaged millions of people, both online and onsite, in over 140 countries and raised the profile of the ocean with decision-makers and the media.


Download the report now

Our Commitment to Collaborative Conservation Action

For 26 years, The Ocean Project team has intentionally worked behind-the-scenes to support our partners -- especially youth leaders, aquariums, zoos, and others in our global network -- to be bold leaders for action. We are committed to true collaboration, inclusivity, and providing opportunities for all, helping to grow the movement for a healthy ocean and stable climate.



Thank you to World Ocean Day 2023 Sponsors who make our collaborative work possible, to protect and restore our blue planet -- together!


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