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World Oceans Da
orld Ocean Day, which was June 8th this year, was first proposed by Canada in 1992 and was declared as such by the United Nations. Oceans Week, June 1 - 8, was declared by the Board of World Oceans Day Canada in 2010, with the goal of educating about the importance of protecting our waterways, watersheds and ocean waters and habitat and encouraging everyone to take action to preserve, conserve and protect. With the ongoing pandemic, NAIA staff organized a province wide poster contest and more than 200 very artistic submissions from 16 grade levels/ schools across the province were received. The theme for this year was “One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together”, and the artwork that came in many forms depicted this message. A province wide marine debris scavenger hunt also took place and 20 youth sent photos of the debris that was collected at the beach in their area. From Conception Bay South to McCallum and in between, children, their families and schools got out to the beaches and did their part for World Oceans Day. On Tuesday, June 8th, we joined staff and twenty-three grade 2 and 3 students of Bay d’Espoir Academy and participated in a mini shoreline clean up in St. Alban’s. A full truck load of debris was collected in one area of St. Alban’s. It was a pleasure taking part and we were happy to sponsor the supplies for the event. A youth cupcake contest was also organized at Clover Farm St. Alban’s and NAIA was happy to sponsor the event. | 18
The children seemed to enjoy creating their masterpieces with a marine theme. Decorating with candy always helps! A provincial World Oceans Day video of greetings was also compiled and used on social media. Special thanks to everyone who submitted posters, photos, and videos.
Poster Contest
Marine Debris Scavenger Hunts Across the Province
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
