Organization:World Ocean Network

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The World Ocean Network (Réseau Océan Mondial) is an international non-profit association of organizations to promote the sustainable use of the oceans. One of its motto is "Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference!"[1] It was established in November 2002. Its office is in Nausicaä - The French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Activities

  • Co-sponsor with The Ocean Project of World Ocean Day on 8 June since 2003;[2] World Oceans Day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009.[3]
  • Partner with Association of Science-Technology Centers's IGLO initiative to raise awareness of the effects of global warming (International Action on Global Warming) [4][5]
  • Sponsored three international meetings of aquariums, museums and science centers on the ocean in 1999,[6] 2002,[7] and 2006[8]
  • Created the "Passport" of "Citizen of the Ocean" for individual commitment to marine conservation through daily actions.[9]
  • Launched "Mr Goodfish" campaign, to teach restaurateurs and chefs how to cook fish sustainably.[10]

References

  1. Act with us - Ocean Day
  2. 8 June - World Ocean Day
  3. 8 June - World Oceans Day United Nations. Retrieved 2009-06-29
  4. About IGLO. Association of Science-Technology Centers. Retrieved 2009-06-28
  5. About WON. Association of Science-Technology Centers. Retrieved 2009-06-28
  6. 1st International Meeting
  7. 2nd International Meeting
  8. 3rd International Meeting
  9. Act with us - Passport
  10. Mr Goodfish

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