World Ocean's Day

• Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollution

  Th 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.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2022
  
• Ottawa announces $13M for Canada’s coastal habitats on World Oceans Day

  A $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.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2019
  
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• Volunteers clean up Dartmouth Landing for World Oceans Day

  Volunteers clean up litter along the shoreline at Dartmouth Landing as part of World Oceans Day.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2019
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• Tofino, Ucluelet become latest in B.C. to outlaw plastic items as bans take effect

  The districts both passed bylaws banning single-use plastic bags and straws last month.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2019
• A&W Canada set to ditch plastic straws at all locations

  The company made the announcement on World Oceans Day.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2018
• Halifax Harbour litter cleanup kicks off Oceans Week

  World Oceans Day is officially June 8 - but in Halifax the event spans from June 1 to June 10.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2018
• St. Anns Bank off Cape Breton designated as protected area by DFO

  St. 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.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2017
• World Oceans Day: 5 strange fish that live in the deep

  There are some pretty amazing fish in our oceans. Here are just 5 of the strangest — and coolest.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2016