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.
**Special Downtown Miami Resident Promotion** On behalf of the Miami DDA, residents of Downtown Miami will receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Science Store on Sunday, June 8. Promotion is valid with a photo ID showing a Downtown Miami zip code. *Applicable Zip Codes: 33128, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33136, 33137 (Offer is valid for non-members only.)
Programming Schedule
Ocaquatics Swim School & Ripples of Impact
Atrium, Level 1
Make your own commitment to protect the ocean.
Blue Scholars Initiative
Atrium, Level 1
Watch how pollution travels through the watershed and brainstorm pollution solutions.
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.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 67
Terrace, Level 2
Meet members of the United States Coast Guard and learn about boating safety.
Frost Science Conservation x Florida Re5 Hub
Terrace, Level 3
Learn about the brand-new Florida Re5 hub focused on resilient reef research, rescue, and restoration.
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.
University of Miami, Hopeful, Healthy Oceans Art+Science Program
Terrace, Level 3
Explore the power of art and science by creating ocean-themed art.
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, 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Watch the Frost Science divers at work and interact with them through underwater games!
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