World Oceans Day UN Event
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Date(s) - 08/06/2022
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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8 June is World Oceans Day. In 2022 the theme is
Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Even though all its benefits, the ocean is now in need of support.
This year the day will be celebrated by an event at UN Headquarters in New York. You can watch the event live on the day.
It will be held from 3pm to 6:30pm on Wed 8 June 2022.