The World Ocean Network (Réseau Océan Mondial) is an international
non-profit association of
organization
An organization or organisation (English in the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth English; American and British English spelling differences#-ise, -ize (-isation, -ization), see spelling differences) is an legal entity, entity—such as ...
s to promote the
sustainable use of the
ocean
The ocean is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of Earth. The ocean is conventionally divided into large bodies of water, which are also referred to as ''oceans'' (the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Indian, Southern Ocean ...
s. One of its motto is "Caring for the
Blue Planet, you can make a difference!"
It was established in November 2002. Its office is in
Nausicaä - The French National Sea Centre in
Boulogne-sur-Mer,
France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlan ...
Activities
*Co-sponsor with
The Ocean Project of World Ocean Day on 8 June since 2003;
World Oceans Day officially recognized by the
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is the Earth, global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, UN Charter on 26 June 1945 with the stated purpose of maintaining international peace and internationa ...
in 2009.
*Partner with
Association of Science-Technology Centers's IGLO initiative to raise awareness of the
effects of global warming (International Action on Global Warming)
*Sponsored three international meetings of aquariums, museums and science centers on the ocean in 1999, 2002, and 2006
*Created the "Passport" of "Citizen of the Ocean" for individual commitment to
marine conservation through daily actions.
*Launched "Mr Goodfish" campaign, to teach restaurateurs and chefs how to cook fish sustainably.
Mr Goodfish
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References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.worldoceannetwork.org/
International environmental organizations
World Ocean
Environmental organizations based in France