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World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June 2023 and is a day to take action and raise awareness.

Our ocean needs protection.

  • Our ocean covers 70% of the planet and supports all life
  • Every second breath we take comes from the ocean
  • Our ocean feeds billions of people
  • Our ocean hosts 80% of the world’s biodiversity.
World Ocean Day
Where does skipjack tuna come from?

Where does skipjack tuna come from?

The island nations of the central Pacific don't have much land. But they have an awful lot of ocean - and a precious resource within it.
Overfishing explained

Overfishing explained

Discover the causes, effects and solutions to overfishing.

Sustainable seafood guide

Sustainable seafood guide

Where to buy, what to look for and the questions to ask.

Help protect our ocean

Back on country - the Kuti Co story

Back on country - the Kuti Co story

Kuti Co is a Ngarrindjeri-owned enterprise providing opportunities for members of their community to get back on country harvesting kuti (aka pipis, clams or cockles) in South Australia's MSC certified Lakes and Coorong fishery.

Teach and learn ocean literacy

Teach and learn ocean literacy

Use our Australian and New Zealand curriculum-relevant teaching and learning resources to discover how we can help keep our oceans healthy for generations to come.

Stories from the sea

Stories from the sea

Sustainable fishing isn't always easy. Find out what it takes from the passionate people working hard so you don't have to.

The MSC in numbers

19%

of marine wild catch engaged with the MSC program (certified, in assessment or working towards assessment)

2,087

improvements made by MSC-certified fisheries by the end of March 2022

95%

of certified fisheries have made improvements in practice