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World Ocean Day 2025 Presented By Miami DDA

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 – June 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 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 1Find out how Frost Science works to conserve coastal ecosystems and Florida’s Coral Reef.


Ocaquatics Swim School & Ripples of Impact

Atrium, Level 1Make 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 1Uncover 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, 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.Watch the Frost Science biological programs department at work and play a game with our divers! Time and Date:

June 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location:

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

1101 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132


By ML Staff. Courtesy of Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

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