The Ocean Project
Encyclopedia
The Ocean Project is an international network for advancing ocean
education and action, with over 1,200 partner zoo
s, aquarium
s, and museum
s (ZAMs), plus conservation and education organizations, agencies, and institutions in all 50 U.S. states and 75 countries.
Ocean
An ocean is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere. Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean, a continuous body of water that is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas.More than half of this area is over 3,000...
education and action, with over 1,200 partner zoo
Zoo
A zoological garden, zoological park, menagerie, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred....
s, aquarium
Public aquarium
A public aquarium is the aquatic counterpart of a zoo, housing living aquatic species for viewing. Most public aquariums feature tanks larger than those kept by home aquarists, as well as smaller tanks. Since the first public aquariums were built in the mid-19th century, they have become popular...
s, and museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
s (ZAMs), plus conservation and education organizations, agencies, and institutions in all 50 U.S. states and 75 countries.
Activities
- Ocean conservation education and action through information and activities to over 300 million visitors of partner zoos, aquariums and museums.
- Seas the Day Initiative - provide daily tips and monthly themes for personal and societal action to promote ocean conservation.
- It has been working closely with the World Ocean NetworkWorld Ocean NetworkThe World Ocean Network is an international non-profit association of organizations to promote the sustainable use of the oceans. One of its motto is "Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference!"...
since 2003 to promote and coordinate World Oceans Day events and activities, including petitions to the United NationsUnited NationsThe United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
to officially recognize World Oceans Day on 8 June 2009.