World Oceans Day 2021

The United Nations has designated June 8th each year as ‘World Oceans Day’ 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” (United Nations). This year’s theme was ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’ to showcase the major role the oceans have in everyday life.

QUICK FACTS:

• The ocean covers over 70% of the planet.
• The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen
• The ocean is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
• An estimated 40 million people will be employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
• The Bahamas have a land area of 13,940 square kilometers (5,382 square miles), spread out over approximately 233,000 square kilometers (90,000 square miles) of water. SOURCE

LOCAL EVENT

To celebrate World Oceans Day in Hope Town, the community came together with the help of Friends of the Environment and Elbow Cay Restoration Association to participate in a beach clean-up of some of our beautiful, local beaches. Also, Air20 Water and On Da Beach Bar & Grill donated refreshments for those who participated. Keep scrolling for some great photos of the event!

LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED?

• Friends of the Environment is a fantastic organization with a mission to preserve the environment of Abaco, The Bahamas through education, conservation, and research facilitation. CLICK HERE to see how you can donate.
• Elbow Cay Restoration Association is a NON-PROFIT certified community-led initiative to ensure the community is at the heart of solutions for recovery and redevelopment in the aftermath of Dorian. CLICK HERE to see how you can donate.
• To learn more about the importance of World Oceans Day, visit the United Nations websites HERE or HERE.