It's International World Oceans Day and a celebration is taking place at the Majestic Lawn until 3 p.m.

    Monday, 8 June 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate the ocean's role in our lives, raise awareness about marine conservation, and inspire action to protect our marine environments.  

    This is International World Ocean Day and there’s a celebration at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook until 3 p.m. Representatives from Qalipu First Nation, ACAP Humber, DFO and the Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative will be there. Rebecca Brushett is the Executive Director at AHOI. She says it’s a great chance to connect and celebrate the day.

    World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate the ocean's role in our lives, raise awareness about marine conservation, and inspire action to protect our marine environments.  

     

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