The 8 Days of World Oceans

Blue Scholars Initiative is tasked with fostering ocean stewardship through Biscayne Bay connections. Educating youth and community members about our connection to not only the watershed and bay, but also to the World Ocean is the driving force behind our global awareness campaign broadcasting from an ocean near you.

Beginning June 1st, Blue Scholars and partner NGOs will deliver a daily video presentation to highlight the valuable work being conducted around the globe to protect and preserve our world oceans and the life that exists within them. Shared by the organizations’ leaders, viewers will be introduced to the seven ocean regions where their respective programs are focused, the issues they’re addressing, and the direct actions our global community can take to “Save the Blue”.

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As momentum builds around our digital education/advocacy campaign, stay tuned to learn more about The 8 Days of World Oceans and our global changemakers. We invite you to follow, like, share and comment on our social media during the campaign and always! And please subscribe below to receive our latest news and updates.

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN - JUNE 1, 2021

ROZALIA PROJECT FOR A CLEAN OCEAN

- Presented by Rachael Miller, Founder & Ashley Sullivan, Executive Director

Through expeditions onboard the 60' sailing research vessel, American Promise, Rozalia Project protects and cleans the ocean using technology, innovation, solutions-based research and engaging STEM programs.

call to action: reduce microfiber pollution

“One Ocean Day” support from Coastal Building Maintenance

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN - JUNE 2, 2021

GLOBAL PENGUIN SOCIETY

- Presented by Pablo Garcia Borboroglu, Founder/Director

The Global Penguin Society fosters the conservation of all penguin species and their associated ecosystems, generating science, management guidelines and education.

Call to action: be responsible, educated consumers

“One Ocean Day” support from TUUCI

SOUTHERN OCEAN - JUNE 3, 2021

AGENDA ANTARTICA & ANTARCTIC AND SOUTHERN OCEAN COALITION

- Presented by Dr. Rodolfo Werner, Senior Advisor (Science and Policy)

Agenda Antartica aims to work for the environmental preservation of the Antarctic continent and Antarctic Ocean, the research in polar affairs, and the international cooperation of the people of the southern regions.

call to action: sign THE petition to protect antarctica only.one/act/antarctica

“One Ocean Day” support from Motiv

INDIAN OCEAN - JUNE 4, 2021

OCEANSWELL

- Presented by Dr. Asha de Vos, Founder/Executive Director

Oceanswell works to change the trajectory for the world’s oceans by educating the next generation of diverse ocean heroes, equipping students from underrepresented nations to conduct marine conservation research, and engaging everybody in conversations about the magic of our world’s oceans.

call to action: commit to learn about the ocean

“One Ocean Day” support from Sanar Naturals

South Pacific Ocean - June 5, 2021

Centro Ballena Azul (Blue Whale Center)

- Presented by Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete, Founder/Director

Centro Ballena Azul is dedicated to understanding marine ecosystems and threats to their function in the South Pacific.

call to action: reduce whale strikes by ships

“One Ocean Day” support from VS/BROOKS

North Pacific OCEAN - JUNE 6, 2021

MOBULA CONSERVATION PROJECT, MANTA TRUST

- Presented by Melissa Cronin, Co-Founder/Project Leader

The goal of the Mobula Conservation Project is to develop interdisciplinary scientific research programs that contribute to the biology, ecology, and conservation of Mobula rays.

call to action: reduce the use of fossil fuels

“One Ocean Day” support from PADL

Arctic Ocean - June 7, 2021

Ocean Conservancy

- Presented by Henry Huntington, Arctic Science Director

Ocean Conservancy is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges by creating science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

call to action: reduce your carbon footprint

“One Ocean Day” support from the Block Family

World Oceans Day - June 8, 2021

Blue Scholars Initiative

- Presented by Adam Steckley, Co-Founder/Operations Director & Meredith Bass, Program Director

Blue Scholars engages, educates and empowers students through hands-on (and virtual) marine science education to foster a connection to the ocean and to launch long-term environmental stewardship. The points of the compass direct Blue Scholars to achieve four guiding principles - Education / Research / Impact / Opportunity.

call to action: connect to protect our one world ocean

“One Ocean Day” support from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute

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