World Ocean's Day
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Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollutionTh Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim unveiled the "Dart Board" to mark the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day, in a bid to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean.EnvironmentJun 8, 2022
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Ottawa announces $13M for Canada’s coastal habitats on World Oceans DayA $5 million investment to assess the impacts of shipping traffic and climate change in the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, B.C. was also announced.CanadaJun 8, 2019
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Volunteers clean up Dartmouth Landing for World Oceans DayVolunteers clean up litter along the shoreline at Dartmouth Landing as part of World Oceans Day.EnvironmentJun 8, 2019
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Tofino, Ucluelet become latest in B.C. to outlaw plastic items as bans take effectThe districts both passed bylaws banning single-use plastic bags and straws last month.EnvironmentJun 8, 2019
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A&W Canada set to ditch plastic straws at all locationsThe company made the announcement on World Oceans Day.EnvironmentJun 8, 2018
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Halifax Harbour litter cleanup kicks off Oceans WeekWorld Oceans Day is officially June 8 - but in Halifax the event spans from June 1 to June 10.EnvironmentJun 2, 2018
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St. Anns Bank off Cape Breton designated as protected area by DFOSt. Anns Bank off Cape Breton Island has been declared an Marine Protected Area to conserve and protect the habitats and species in the area, including the endangered leatherback turtle.CanadaJun 8, 2017
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World Oceans Day: 5 strange fish that live in the deepThere are some pretty amazing fish in our oceans. Here are just 5 of the strangest — and coolest.EnvironmentJun 8, 2016
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