Please join us for the 3rd Annual World Ocean Weekend on June 3rd & 4th, a celebration designed to raise awareness around our ONE world ocean through community engagement and volunteer impact. Presented by the W South Beach, and coordinated by Blue Scholars and ARTSail, more than 20 local and national organizations are collaborating to make this another unforgettable weekend.

*Note that some activities require advance* ***Registration / Tickets***.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023

8:00AM - 12:00PM

W SOUTH BEACH (BEACHSIDE)

22O1 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH

~ Public FREE Event ~

WATER RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT

8:00AM - 9:00AM

30min Ocean Mile Challenge Exhibition Swim with Full Circle Coaching >>> REGISTER <<<

8:30AM - 9:30AM

Pilates on the Beach with Pilates for the People >>> REGISTER <<<

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Ceremonial Paddle-Out with Surfrider Miami (personal paddle-craft required) >>> REGISTER <<<
Youth Ocean Swim Instruction with Mermaid Merle >>> PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT <<<

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IMPACT

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Citizen Science Beach Blitz with The International SeaKeepers Society and GEN2050

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Beach Cleanup with The International SeaKeepers Society and Clean Miami Beach >>> REGISTER <<<
Dune Restoration with Surfrider Miami and Frost Science MUVE >>> REGISTER <<<

ART AND EDUCATION

8:00AM - 12:00PM

A Liquid Wanting & Art Flags by Marina Zurkow
Ocean Art Murals by Linda Cheung & Jamie Nolan, in collaboration with youth from Miami-Dade Community Organizations

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Marine Debris Art & Education with Frost Science MUVE
Microplastic Investigation with Oceana and GEN2050
Youth Storytelling with Wavy Adventures
Water Quality Testing with Blue Water Task Force and EarthEcho International
Plastic Free Cities with Ocean Conservancy, Debris Free Oceans and Big Blue & You

We can’t wait to see you on the beach!

Water stations provided so BYO refillable bottles. Event shade, under the umbrellas, courtesy of Boucher Brothers and TUUCI.

5:00PM - 9:00PM

W SOUTH BEACH (GREAT ROOM)

2201 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH

~ Public TICKETED Event ~

IMPACT SPEAKERS AND FILMS >>> Purchase tickets <<<

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Sheroes of the Ocean Panel (ASL Interpretation) & Reception
- Jamora Arroyo-Jefferson - Environmental Advocate, Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassador
- Linda Cheung - Artist and Founder / Creative Director, Before It’s Too Late
- Carlee Monique Jackson Bohannon - Director of Communications, Minorities in Shark Sciences
- Jennifer Jacquet - NYU Visiting Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy - Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science
- Rumya Sundaram - Director of Environmental Science and Operations Manager, Key Biscayne Community Foundation
- Ombretta Agro Andruff (Moderator) - Founder / Executive Director, ARTSail Residency & Research Initiative

7:00PM - 9:00PM

International Ocean Film Festival (film program can be found here)

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Phillip and patricia frOST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

1101 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI

~ Public TICKETED Event ~

educATION AND ENGAGEMENT

11:00AM - 4:00PM

World Ocean Day programming with the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Presenting Sponsor

Celebration Sponsors

Ocean Art Mural

This Project is funded in part by a grant from Miami-Dade County, with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.