The theme for World Oceans Day 2011 is “Our oceans: greening our future.” The UN General Assembly officially designated 8 June as annual World Oceans Day in Resolution 63/111 to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans.  

date: 8 June 2011   location: worldwide   www: http://www.un.org/Depts/los/reference_files/worldoceansday.htm