World Ocean Network
The World Ocean Network (Réseau Océan Mondial) is an international non-profit association of organizations to promote the sustainable use of the oceans. One of its motto is "Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference!"[1]
It was established in November 2002. Its office is in Nausicaä - The French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Activities
- Co-sponsor with The Ocean Project of World Ocean Day on 8 June since 2003;[2] World Oceans Day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009.[3]
- Partner with Association of Science-Technology Centers's IGLO initiative to raise awareness of the effects of global warming (International Action on Global Warming) [4][5]
- Sponsored three international meetings of aquariums, museums and science centers on the ocean in 1999,[6] 2002,[7] and 2006[8]
- Created the "Passport" of "Citizen of the Ocean" for individual commitment to marine conservation through daily actions.[9]
- Launched "Mr Goodfish" campaign, to teach restaurateurs and chefs how to cook fish sustainably.[10]
References
- ^ Act with us - Ocean Day
- ^ 8 June - World Ocean Day
- ^ 8 June - World Oceans Day United Nations. Retrieved 2009-06-29
- ^ About IGLO. Association of Science-Technology Centers. Retrieved 2009-06-28
- ^ About WON. Association of Science-Technology Centers. Retrieved 2009-06-28
- ^ 1st International Meeting
- ^ 2nd International Meeting
- ^ 3rd International Meeting
- ^ Act with us - Passport
- ^ Mr Goodfish