World Ocean Day Nanaimo

June 8th 2024 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Join us for a celebration of World Ocean Day in Nanaimo!

Representatives from non-profit organizations, municipal partners, and marine service industries will be present for this FREE family-friendly event at Maffeo Sutton Park.

Explore touch tanks, operate an ocean sled AUV, learn about spill clean ups, take part in a shoreline clean up, and more!

Partners present include:

Nanaimo Port Authority

City of Nanaimo – Parks, Recreation & Culture

Nanaimo Science

Tourism Nanaimo

Vancouver Island University – Deep Bay Marine Field Station

Ocean Networks Canada

Shift Coastal Technologies

#OceanWeekCanada

Details

Address:
Maffeo Sutton Park, Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Cost:Free

Format:In-Person

Category: Community Science, Presentation, Interactive Event, Outdoors, Shoreline Cleanup, Education & Interpretative Exploration

Region: Pacific

Audience: Kids & Families, Adults | Adultes (19+)

Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible, Pet Friendly, English

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