World Oceans Day has been celebrating the ocean on 8 June every year since 2002, and as part of our Corporation-wide ‘Operations Oceans Alive’, we also support this important day.
At Carnival UK, our highest responsibilities and our top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in compliance everywhere we operate in the world. Operation Oceans Alive is an ongoing call to action for all employees to be HESS heroes and to care for and protect our oceans, seas, and waterways from environmental harm, ensuring their ecosystems, plant life and aquatic animals thrive, both now and in the future.
For 2020, World Oceans Day is growing the global movement to call on world leaders to protect 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030 – a campaign called 30×30. By safeguarding a least 30% of our ocean through a network of highly protected areas we can help ensure a healthy home for both marine and human life.
Jeff Demain, World Oceans Day Manager, said;
We are delighted by the number of global events taking place this year. The range of online actions is compelling. Where safe, there are also a number of beach cleanups around the globe. The key conservation message of protecting 30% of our land and ocean by 2030 is being carried far and wide in this year’s network.
To see and participate in this year’s celebrations, visit www.WorldOceansDay.org
Follow @WorldOceansDay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn using the hashtags #WorldOceansDay and #ProtectOurHome.
While Covid-19 restrictions will change how World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe, if you’re doing something on board or in your local area to help protect the environment, or want to share something for colleagues to take part in, add your comments below.