In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day” (resolution 63/111, paragraph 171).  Many countries have celebrated World Oceans Day following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

    The oceans are essential to food security and the health and survival of all life, power our climate and are a critical part of the biosphere. The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans.

World Oceans Day 2013 : Oceans & People

New York, 8 June 2013 - Secretary-General's Message on World Oceans Day

United Nations Has Issued “World Oceans Day” Stamps
Whimsical Images Highlight Important Subject

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTING ECOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF OCEANS
OPENS AT UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS

EXPOSITION DE PHOTOS ET DE VIDÉOS SUR LA VIE SOUS-MARINE DES OCÉANS
AU SIÈGE DES NATIONS UNIES À NEW YORK