World Oceans Day

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World Oceans Day Facts & Quotes

• The Earth is covered by water on 71% of its surface, 96.5% of that water is in the oceans.
• The theme for World Oceans Day in 2019 was Gender and the Ocean.
• It is estimated that 50-80% of all life forms on Earth is found under the oceans' surfaces. Oceans consist of 99% of all living space on the planet.
• If all of the Earth's ice melted, the oceans would rise 66m and flood all low-lying ground.
• The lowest point on the planet is located in Mariana's Trench in the western Pacific. The point, known as Challenger Deep, is 11,034m deep. (Mt. Everest is only 8,848m tall).
• We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to said or to watch - we are going back to whence we came. - John F. Kennedy

World Oceans Day Top Events and Things to Do

• If you live near an ocean, spend time swimming in the water, sailing, surfing or just walking along the beach. If you don't live near an ocean, plan a trip to enjoy ocean.
• Join the Wear Blue, Tell Two campaign. Wear blue clothes and share two ocean facts with friends.
• Get your scuba diving license. Every city offers scuba lessons to prepare you see the underwater world. PADI and SDI are two well-known and reputable companies that offer certification courses. You cannot scuba dive without certification.
• Watch one of many documentaries about oceans. Some of our favorites: The Death of the Oceans, Garbage Island, Plastic Seas, Deep Sea and Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification
• Host a waterside cleanup or adopt a local waterside and do your part to help the oceans and its wildlife. World Oceans Day website offers a tool kit to help set up these activities.

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