World Oceans Day

June 8 is World Oceans Day, a special day commemorated annually around the world to celebrate our oceans, the many benefits they provide, and those who earn a livelihood in ocean-related industries and organizations. The theme for 2024 is Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing.

Officials from the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture are members of the NL World Ocean Day Committee, along with representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Canadian Parks Wilderness Society – NL Chapter, and the Marine Institute of Memorial University. The committee offers fun-filled, educational, ocean-themed events including games, arts and crafts, touch tanks, science demonstrations and music. Check them out at World Oceans Day – Newfoundland and Labrador.

2024 World Oceans Day Art Contest Winners

Congratulations World Oceans Day 2024 Art Contest Winners! We received a whopping 700+ entries from Kindergarten to Grade 12 students from all over Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks to everyone for sharing your wonderful artwork.

2024 World Oceans Day Art Contest Class Winners

Primary: N. Drover, Perlwin Elementary, Winterton

Elementary: V. Stratton, Gill Memorial Academy, Musgrave Harbour

Junior High: D. Macbeth, Frank Roberts Junior High, Conception Bay South

High School: K. Jesso, Riverwood Academy, Wing’s Point