• World Oceans Day Family Event, NL
  Saturday June 11th

  The second annual World Oceans Day Family Event will be hosted at the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre. There will be interactive and educational fun activities related to oceans and fisheries including a touch tank, craft corner and more! This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come and have fun with us!

  If you need more information, you can contact Amy Tucker at 709 772 6270 or send an e-mail to oceansday-nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

• World Oceans Day Art Contest
  Contest starting in February 2011; deadline and judging are in May 2011

  The second annual WOD art contest has been organized by DFO and the provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. It is opened to all students from kindergarten to grade 12. Prizes will be awarded to winning students and teachers.

  Please contact Amy Tucker at 709 772 6270 or e-mail the following address oceansday-nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca for more information.

• World Oceans Day Celebration, Halifax Waterfront, NS
  Friday June 3rd

  The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Halifax Waterfront (at the wharves behind the museum) will be the place to celebrate World Oceans Day! From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., admission to the museum will be free and there will be interactive and educational exhibits and demonstrations.

  Since June 8th, 1992 this event has been the most consistently held main event in Maritimes Region.

  For more information, please contact Jennifer Hackett at Jennifer.Hackett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

• World Oceans Day Celebration, Halifax, NS
  Wednesday June 8th

  The International Ocean Institute (IOI) is organizing a free lecture for the public at 7:00 p.m. in the Scotiabank Auditorium of Dalhousie University's McCain Building, 6135 University Ave.

  For more information please see: http://internationaloceaninstitute.dal.ca/emb-lecture.htm

• Ocean Month events, Nova Scotia
  Month of June

  For the first time Halifax will be celebrating World Oceans Day with activities and events all throughout the month of June.

  Please check the following link to get updates on events happening all around Nova Scotia!
  http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mmanew/en/home/whattoseedo
  /oceansmonth2011.aspx

• Oceans Week Celebrations, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
  Wednesday June 1st to Wednesday June 8th

  Dalhousie University is hosting a week-long series of events to celebrate the vital role oceans research plays in our region and in building our economic future. Events will include a gala dinner, public lectures from globally-recognized scientists and the launch of the Halifax Marine Research Institute (HMRI) and its inaugural symposium.

  Further information can be accessed through http://www.dal.ca/event/oceansweek.html

• Great Canadian Beaver Pond Voyage at Mactaquac Provincial Park, NB
  Friday, June 10th

  An interpretive, guided walk in a beautiful nature reserve with a remarkable chain of beaver ponds will keep you spellbound. See for yourself the architectural marvels of the building skills of the beaver when you examine their dams and lodges. Join in hands-on activities that will introduce you to a variety of wetland wonders nestled in the Acadian forest. Gentle, wheelchair-accessible trails allow folks of all ages and abilities to enjoy this experience. The tour begins at the Park Administration building located across the street from the main entrance of the park. Rain gear, walking shoes or boots and a sense of adventure are a must!

  For more information, please contact Ian Smith by e-mail at Ian.Smith3@gnb.ca or by phone at 506 363 4912.

• St. Andrew's Seafood Festival, NB
  Saturday June 4th

  DFO C&P and Oceans staff will be participating and promoting World Oceans Day at the Public Event of the Festival. There will be a St. Andrew's Biological Station display and touchtank, so don't hesitate to come and see us!

  You can learn more about St. Andrew's Seafood Festival here: http://www.standrewsseafoodfestival.ca/community.htm#saturday

Learn more about Beachsweeps

• Topsail Beach Clean-up, Conception Bay South, NL
  Wednesday June 8th

  On World Oceans Day, come join our DFO staff members in Topsail beach for a complete make-over! This special day is meant to celebrate the important role of oceans. Let's give our environment a chance by making it a beautiful clean place. All volunteers are welcome to join!

  For further details, you can contact Amy Tucker at 709 772 6270 or send an e-mail to oceansday-nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

• World Oceans Day PowerPoint presentation
  Ongoing

  A presentation about the importance of World Oceans Day has been developed by DFO and the package has been distributed to interested DFO staff across the province for them to use. This presentation includes instructions on how to do a beach clean-up, ocean themed videos and links to relevant websites.

  For more information, please contact Amy Tucker at 709 772 6270 or send an e-mail to oceansday-nl@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

• Beach Seine Event at Mactaquac Provincial Park Beach, NB
  Friday, June 10th

  Groups of students (up to 60 per group) will have the opportunity to learn more about the ecology of rivers thanks to DFO and NB Tourism and Parks! This free event will get students to participate in a stewardship initiative by capturing fish and invertebrates, identifying, counting and releasing them to minimize our impact on the environment. Discussions will take place regarding the importance of riverine habitat and the role of rivers in our ecosystems. Don't forget your rubber boots!

  To book your group or for more information, please contact Danielle MacDonald by e-mail at Danielle.MacDonald@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by phone at 506 363 3126 extension 225.

• FSRS Oceans 11 Outstanding Student Awards Ceremony, Dartmouth, NS
  Wednesday, June 8th

  Fishermen and Scientists Research Society (FSRS) present their Annual Oceans 11 Outstanding Student Awards to Grade 11 students from across Nova Scotia at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. Fisheries and Oceans Tour Guides will also give a special tour of the BIO (Bedford Institute of Oceanography) to the awarded students.

  You can read about last year's event by clicking here http://www.fsrs.ns.ca/doc/HLT2010-2.pdf. If you would like to participate in a guided tour of the BIO, there is more information on the following page: http://www.bio.gc.ca/tours-visites-eng.htm

• IOI Annual BIO Oceans Day Presentations and Tour
  Friday, June 10th

  Fifteen honoured International Ocean Institute participants (Oceans Governance Practitioners from a wide range of countries) will make the annual visit the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. This is a great opportunity for this year's International Students to hear and discuss with prominent Fisheries and Oceans Staff and Oceans Experts associated with the Bedford Institute of Oceanography on Ocean Policy, Management and Scientific findings.

  If you have any questions concerning this event you can contact Jennifer Hackett at Jennifer.Hackett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

• Minister Ashfield announces three Areas of Interest

  This exciting Oceans Day announcement represents another key step towards fulfilling the Government's commitment to establish a national network of Marine Protected Areas.