World Ocean Day 2023: Date, Significance, facts and more
1 min read 07 Jun 2023, 02:38 PM ISTWorld Ocean Day, established by the UN in 2008, raises awareness of the importance of the oceans and the need to protect them. This year's theme is 'Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing' and events are held globally to promote sustainable utilization of resources.
PremiumWorld Ocean Day was established by the United Nations in 2008 and is recognized on June 8 every year. It aims at raising awareness of the importance of the ocean and the ways in which it can be protected. It is organized by the Office of Legal Affairs' Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, in collaboration with Oceanic Global in the form of conferences and seminars every year.
Our oceans feed us, regulate our climate and release the majority of the oxygen that we breath. The seas make up 70% of our plant and provide a home for various living things. World Ocean Day is a reminder of the importance of the oceans in maintaining life. It was established after the significance of this message was realized. Every year, human action endangers and destroys an increasing amount of aquatic life in multiple ways. Overfishing of a species, dumping chemicals and waste and unsustainable practices have greatly damaged it. World Ocean Day sends the message that safeguarding the oceans and adopting sustainable utilization of resources are critical for our survival.
Every year, the UN adopts a new theme to celebrate World Ocean Day. This year, it is ‘Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing.' The United Nations aims to convey the message that oceans need to be prioritized as they are essential for our existence.
On this day, people come together to celebrate our personal connection the sea and raise awareness about the crucial role it plays in our lives. People become more conscious of how important the oceans are to human life and how we can help protect it.
On June 8, several events have been and will be held all over the globe. Conferences, seminars and discussions are organized to bring together world leaders for conversations about protecting the oceans and exchange information. This is a day that also helps us acknowledge that the primary contributor to water pollution is plastic.
World Ocean Day helps people learn about the value of the ocean and why it is critical for each and every one of us to work towards preserving it.
