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 Newfoundland and Labrador World Oceans Day Planning Committee has scheduled several fun-filled, educational, ocean-themed events highlighting this year’s theme, Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing.
The committee will host a World Ocean Day Celebration at Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s, on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lucy Stoyles, MHA for Mount Pearl North and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, will participate in the celebration.
This all-ages event is free for the whole family and includes games, arts and crafts, touch tanks, science demonstrations and music. Other opportunities to participate in virtual events and activities are highlighted at World Oceans Day – Newfoundland and Labrador.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 students throughout the province submitted 721 entries to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s 2024 World Oceans Day Art Contest. Category winners are listed in the backgrounder below.
Officials from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture 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.
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“Newfoundland and Labrador’s identity and prosperity are deeply intertwined with the ocean. World Oceans Day is a great opportunity to consider actions we can take to protect this vital resource for future generations. Congratulations to the World Oceans Day NL committee members for their dedicated efforts to raise awareness and encourage action to sustain our oceans and coastal environments, particularly among our province’s youth.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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2024 World Oceans Day Art Contest Winners
Kindergarten
Winner: A. Whittle, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: J. Hart, St. Joseph’s Elementary, Harbour Breton
Grade 1
Winner: H. Renouf, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: V. Spurrell, École des Grands-Vents, St. John’s
Grade 2
Winner: T. Young, Jakeman All Grade, Trout River
Honourable Mention: A. Hearn, Fogo Island Central Academy, Fogo Island
Grade 3
Winner: A. Olmstead, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: E. Simms, Bayside Academy, Port Hope Simpson
Grade 4
Winner: B. Peach, Southwest Arm Academy, Little Heart’s Ease
Honourable Mention: K. Payne, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Grade 5
Winner: E. Beaulieu, Gros Morne Academy, Rocky Harbour
Honourable Mention: J. Dunne, Elwood Elementary, Deer Lake
Grade 6
Winner: G. Parsons, Holy Family Elementary, Paradise
Honourable Mention: W. Qi, Mary Queen of Peace, St. John’s
Grade 7
Winner: S. Tucker, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: E. Peach, Southwest Arm Academy, Little Heart’s Ease
Grade 8
Winner: K. Hancock, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: L. Ryan, French Shore Academy, Port Saunders
Grade 9
Winner: K. Spingle, St. Paul’s Intermediate, Gander
Honourable Mention: S. Strugnell, St. Lewis Academy, St. Lewis
Grade 10
Winner: C. Sutton, Holy Heart of Mary, St. John’s
Honourable Mention: F. White, Jakeman All Grade, Trout River
Grade 11
Winner: K. Mazarao, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: C. Lauraice Paas, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Grade 12
Winner: A. Rogers, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Corner Brook
Honourable Mention: S. Skinner, Jakeman All Grade, Trout River
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