UN World Ocean's Day and beyond
On Monday June 8th, Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound joins the rest of the world to celebrate our oceans on United Nations (UN) World Ocean’s Day. Marine champions in the region provide many ways to take part in this celebration.
The key message is to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans. They are a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. In the end, it is a day to celebrate together the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean.
Connect with World events through the UN World Ocean’s Day Portal - here
Monday, June 8th 9-12 join us via a webinar Ocean Wonders: From Humpback Whales to stunningly colourful sea slugs - Jackie Hildering will share her photos and discuss the beauty and fragility hidden in our cold, dark waters. Aimed to inspire!. Register and learn more here.
Register here to join in this Howe Sound community event via an online webinar to Celebrate Howe Sound - June 8th, 2020 6-8pm. This is hosted by the Howe Sound/Átl’ka7tsem Marine Reference Guide. Learn more about the project team’s accomplishments and progress here.
BlueMar4Change in Squamish has coordinated a listing of many local events available here - Wave of Change and have developed a Connect and Protect Toolkit for students and teachers,
Ocean Wise is running many Lifestream events you can join into here.
