There are plenty of fish in the sea, and let’s keep it that way in honor of World Ocean Day! This year’s theme for the global World Ocean Day event is “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate.” Join local experts and museum educators for a day of discovery and action. Through hands-on activities and special activations, you’ll learn how small changes in your daily life can make a big difference in protecting our ocean.
World Ocean Day 2025 is generously presented by Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) and supported by Florida Prepaid.
Programming is free with paid museum admission.
Programming Schedule
Frost Science Conservation
Atrium, Level 1
Find out how Frost Science works to conserve coastal ecosystems and Florida’s Coral Reef.
Ocaquatics Swim School & Ripples of Impact
Atrium, Level 1
Make your own commitment to protect the ocean.
UM’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies & NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
Atrium, Level 1
Learn about the chemistry of the ocean by experimenting with pH and saltwater density.
Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Atrium, Level 1
Uncover the dirty truth about microplastics with a hands-on activity.
Miami Waterkeeper
Terrace, Level 2
Contribute to community science by learning how to test water quality.
MORAES
Terrace, Level 2
Play the “Native or Invasive Species?” game to learn more about biodiversity in South Florida.
University of Miami, Hopeful, Healthy Oceans Art+Science Program
Terrace, Level 2
Explore the power of art and science by creating ocean-themed art.
Beyond the Label – Healthy Fashion Library
Terrace, Level 2
Discover what your clothes are made of and why these ingredients affect our ocean.
Florida Re5 Hub
Terrace, Level 3
Take a spin on the ocean trivia wheel and play a restoration matching game.
Miami Community ResilientSea Project
Terrace, Level 3
Find out about key marine species by playing conservation Jenga.
Rescue a Reef
Terrace, Level 3
Get to know coral reefs with a hands-on Lego activity about reef biodiversity.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coral Reef Conservation Program
Terrace, Level 4
Test your reef knowledge by matching coral names to models and win a prize!
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
Terrace, Level 4
Explore marine life through hands-on games and activities.
Project Anchor Down
Terrace, Level 4
Use VR and 3D printing to learn about coral biology.
The World Federation for Coral Reef Conservation
Terrace, Level 4
Map out coral reef conservation using digital geographic information systems.
Diver Interactions
The Dive, Level 3
Watch the Frost Science biological programs department at work and play a game with our divers!
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