Caring for Our Oceans on World Oceans Day

A family enjoys the beach at Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve. CDFW photo by P. Serpa

Kelp forest community. photo by A. Maguire

Kelp and sea urchins near Fort Ross. photo by A. Maguire

An angler enjoys fishing from an ocean breakwater. photo by J. Phillips

World Oceans Day is observed on June 8 every year. It’s a day when we celebrate our personal connection to the ocean – that big, blue, sparkling seascape where we swim, surf, fish, travel, and work – and acknowledge its essential role in supporting life on earth.

Recognizing the Importance of Healthy Oceans on World Oceans Day

California tidepools are fascinating and fragile. CDFW photo by C. Makeyev

CDFW research divers perform safety stops on an anchor line. CDFW photo by D. Stein

California Recreational Fisheries Survey staff conducts an interview in northern California. CDFW photo by E. Roberts

CDFW marine biologist conducts spiny lobster research in Southern California. CDFW photo

Please join the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in celebrating World Oceans Day! World Oceans Day occurs every year on June 8 to recognize the importance of the ocean and call attention to the need for sustainable ocean management.