OCEAN FESTIVAL
The Ocean Festival connects communities, drives ocean conservation, inspires meaningful action, and strengthens coastal economies.
In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.
Baba Dioum
OCEAN FESTIVAL THEMES
ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT
Turning celebration into connection, immersive outdoor events that celebrate our ocean, honour World Ocean Day, and showcase its beauty and power while inspiring action to protect it.
EDUCATION
ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT
Through expert research presentations, engaging school programmes, and bold art activism, our World Ocean Day and Ocean Festival events spark awareness and strengthen the movement for ocean conservation.
ECONOMICS
ENGAGEMENT
ECONOMICS
Ocean Festival events strengthen ocean-based economies and coastal businesses worldwide, promoting sustainable tourism, responsible enterprise, and environmentally conscious growth, alongside our World Ocean Day celebrations.
Our History
Our Activities
Our Activities
Ocean Festival, from its humble beginnings at Scottburgh Main Beach in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa in 2023, to becoming one of the biggest concurrent celebrations of World Ocean Day through our Ocean Festival events in over 6 different countries. Keep an eye out for an Ocean Festival near you!
Our Activities
Our Activities
Our Activities
There's something for everyone at Ocean Festival events. Celebrate our Ocean with beach clean ups, educational workshops, scientific research presentations, ocean sports, wellness, yoga and art sessions, movies and live music. You'll never run out of things to do.
Our Community
Our Activities
Our Community
Join the Ocean Festival events to become part of global network of ocean loving people and organisations who are celebrating our Ocean and honouring World Ocean Day. Meet new people, make a meaningful difference and celebrate together.
Our Mission
Our Activities
Our Community
At Ocean Festival, our mission is to provide a platform for us to celebrate our Ocean and the World Ocean Day events. We aim to create a sustainable global movement of passionate citizens who think progressively about saving our oceans.
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