9) World Oceans Day Flashcards
1
Q
When is it celebrated ?
A
June 8th
2
Q
Theme of this year ?
A
Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean
3
Q
When was World Oceans Day as an idea proposed ?
A
At Rio Earth Summit 1992
4
Q
Who proposed the idea ?
A
Canada’s Intl Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC)
5
Q
Since when is this day officially recognised ?
A
Since 2008
