What is World Oceans Day?
Across the United States and around the world, thousands of people will be gathering at
hundreds of events to celebrate World Oceans Day.
Events will take place on and around June 8, the day officially recognized since 2008 by the
United Nations, and will be hosted by a wide range of organizations – from aquariums and
zoos to science museums, schools, fishing groups, surfers and dive clubs. United under this
year’s theme, “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet,” many of the events will also invite people to
take action to prevent plastic pollution.
“The ocean is the heart of our planet, and like your heart pumping blood through your body,
the ocean connects all people across our planet,” said Alyssa Isakower, World Oceans Day
Coordinator. “People come together on World Oceans Day to celebrate that connection,
and, now more than ever, also to help solve problems like plastic trash in our ocean.”
5 Things You Can Do To Help Protect the Oceans
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Recycle. By recycling paper, you decrease the number of trees that need to be cut
down. Trees help oceans by preventing soil erosion and runoff.
Clean up at the beach. Plastic bags floating in the ocean look like jellies, a favorite
food for many sea creatures. Make sure your plastic doesn’t blow into the ocean when
you picnic on the beach.
Save Energy. Turning off the lights or riding your bike instead of driving can reduce
the use of fuels that contribute to global warming.
Wear waterproof sunscreen. Sunscreen can leave an oily residue in the ocean
that can harm fish and other wildlife.
Learn about the Ocean. By learning about the oceans, you can learn to love
them, protect them, and advocate for them!
World Oceans Day Scavenger Hunt
World Oceans Day, recognized world-wide on June 8, is a global day of ocean celebration
and collaboration for a better future for our planet. We invite you to celebrate all week-long
by making conservation connections right here at the Aquarium. See if you can complete
the Adventure Aquarium World Oceans Day Scavenger Hunt!
Zone A
What percentage of the world’s water is fresh water that we can use? ____________________
What is something that you can do to help diamondback terrapins? _____________________
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Zone B
Water bottle refill stations are located throughout the Aquarium. Can you name one specific
location? ________________________________________________________________________
Name an animal that is part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP): _________________________
Zone C
Thanks to this researcher, the Banggai Cardinalfish is the first coral reef fish to be listed as a
threatened species under the US Endangered Species Act: _____________________________
Zone D
Hippos are listed as what under the IUCN? ____________________________________________
What is their biggest threat? ________________________________________________________
Who does Adventure Aquarium work with to protect sand tiger sharks and improve their
reproduction rate in captivity? ______________________________________________________
Zone E & Lower Level
In the Feeding Frenzy Café, utensil dispensers distribute one fork, spoon or knife at a time.
By using these dispensers, what percentage of plastic usage do we reduce? _______________
What can you do with your Aquarium map when you are done with it that will help oceans?
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Where can you do this? ____________________________________________________________
World Oceans Day word find
Find the World Oceans Day related words in the word bank in the puzzle below:
Word Bank
CLIMATE CHANGECONSERVATIONHABITAT
INVASIVE SPECIESOIL SPILLOVERFISHING
PLASTICPOLLUTIONRECYCLE
REDUCETRASHWASTE
WATER
A-Maze-ing Ocean Journey!
Can you help Cody the clownfish reunite with his school while avoiding the perils of pollution?