June is a significant month for anyone who cares about the future of our oceans.
On 8 June, people around the world mark World Ocean Day, a global day of awareness and action for ocean conservation. For Australians, June also marks the final month of the financial year, making it a popular time to support causes that align with their values.
If you're passionate about protecting marine life, supporting sustainable fishing and helping ensure healthy oceans for future generations, June is a meaningful time to make a difference.
Why our oceans matter
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface and supports life on a remarkable scale. It helps regulate the climate, provides food for billions of people and supports communities and livelihoods around the world.
Healthy oceans are essential to a healthy planet. Yet marine ecosystems continue to face growing pressures, including overfishing, climate change and marine biodiversity loss.
Protecting ocean health is about more than conserving wildlife. It's about helping ensure future generations can continue to benefit from the ocean's resources and the many services it provides.
Why World Ocean Day matters
World Ocean Day is an opportunity to celebrate the ocean and reflect on the role each of us can play in its future.
It is a reminder that while the challenges facing our oceans are significant, positive action is possible. Around the world, individuals, communities, businesses and organisations are working together to support healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable use of ocean resources.
For those looking to make a tangible contribution, supporting sustainable fishing is one practical way to help create lasting change.
The role of sustainable fishing
Fishing provides food and livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. The challenge is ensuring seafood can be harvested in a way that maintains healthy fish populations and minimises impacts on the wider marine environment.
Sustainable fishing aims to strike this balance.
Well-managed fisheries use science-based approaches to monitor fish stocks, reduce environmental impacts and support the long-term health of marine ecosystems. When fisheries improve their practices, the benefits can extend beyond a single species, contributing to healthier oceans overall.
How the MSC helps protect our ocean
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organisation working to end overfishing and help secure the future of seafood.
For more than 25 years, the MSC has worked with fisheries, scientists, seafood businesses and governments to encourage sustainable fishing practices around the world. Through its science-based environmental standard and independent certification process, the MSC helps drive improvements in fisheries and provides consumers with a trusted way to identify seafood from certified sustainable sources.
The MSC sets the standard for sustainable fishing. Fisheries are independently assessed and certified by third-party conformity assessment bodies against the MSC Fisheries Standard.
Today, hundreds of fisheries around the world are engaged with the MSC program, helping contribute to healthier oceans and more sustainable seafood production.
How your donation can help
Every donation helps support the MSC's mission to protect ocean health and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Support from donors helps contribute to:
- Advancing fisheries science and research
- Strengthening sustainability standards
- Supporting fisheries on their journey towards sustainability
- Funding innovation and improvement projects through the MSC Ocean Stewardship Fund
- Increasing public awareness of sustainable seafood
- Supporting ocean literacy education and outreach initiatives
- Helping protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity
By supporting sustainable fishing, donors help encourage practical, long-term solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
A meaningful way to mark World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day is about recognising our connection to the ocean and taking action to support its future.
Whether that means choosing sustainable seafood, learning more about marine conservation or supporting organisations working to protect ocean health, every action contributes to a broader movement for positive change.
Making a donation is one way to help support the science, partnerships and programs that drive improvements in sustainable fishing and ocean stewardship.
Turn your ocean values into action before 30 June
For Australian tax residents, June is also the final month of the financial year.
Many people choose this time of year to support causes they care about and make a positive contribution before 30 June. If you are considering an environmental donation this year, supporting ocean conservation is an opportunity to help create lasting benefits for marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities.
Help create healthier oceans for future generations
Healthy oceans support marine life, communities, food security and livelihoods around the world.
This June, as we celebrate World Ocean Day and reflect on the importance of our oceans, consider supporting efforts that help promote sustainable fishing and protect the marine environment.
Together, we can help create a future where oceans remain healthy, productive and full of life for generations to come.
