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World Oceans Week 2024
World Oceans Week 2024
Friday, June 7th at 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
National Week of the Ocean is observed during the second week of June. This year, it takes place from June 2 to 8. The theme for World Oceans Day 2024 is “Waves of Change: Collective Actions for the Oceans,” which emphasizes the importance of working together to find solutions to ocean challenges.
Join The Explorers Club for a week of presentations, conversations, interactive art and exhibits.
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Monday, June 3rd
- 5 PM ~ Worldwide Kick-Off. Our Oceans Week launch hour, with virtual check-ins and in-person Flag returns from ocean expedition around the globe.
- 6 PM ~ Her Deepness Sylvia Earle in conversation with David Gruber of Project CETI. Check-in starts at 6:00, program begins at 6:30, with an after party from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 4th
- 5 PM ~ Sea Turtles: Beneath the Waves. The Sea Turtle Ambassador Hour, featuring Callie Veelenturf of the Leatherback Project on the rights of nature.
- 6 PM ~ Unwrap the Future: Hosted by Lonely Whale, TOM FORD BEAUTY and The Estée Lauder Companies to celebrate the culmination of the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Accelerator powered by Lonely Whale and supported by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures. The program will begin at 6.15PM and be followed by a cocktail reception from 7-9PM. Due to limited capacity, tickets to this event are available to Club Members ONLY
Wednesday, June 5th
- 6 PM ~ Sustainable Seafood Soirée. Our iconic sustainable seafood soiree returns, with the 8 best brands at the cutting-edge of responsible ocean cuisine.
Thursday, June 6th
- 5 PM ~ Foraminifera: Microscopic Marvels. The Foraminifera Ambassador Hour, with Micropaleontologist Beverly Goodman taking us inside the beautiful single-celled world of the mighty foram.
- 6 PM ~ Frontiers in Deep Ocean Exploration. Don Walsh set the standard, and raised the bar. Where do we go from here? A Don Walsh Memorial program, fittingly kicking-off with words from his son Kelly Walsh, moderated by Susan Casey, with Victor Vescovo, Jyotika Virmani, and Alan Jamieson.Check-in starts at 6:00, program begins at 6:30, with an after party from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
Friday, June 7th
- 4 PM ~ From Shells to Shorelines: The Oyster Renaissance – Dive into the briny depths with us as we uncover the untold story of oysters and their indispensable role in nurturing our coastal ecosystems. Hear from trailblazing directors of ocean and coastal habitat restoration nonprofits, from the Billion Oyster Project and Everglades Foundations, and culinary virtuoso, Julie Qiu, as they serve up a delectable blend of conservation insights and historic look at our water ecosystems, showcasing how these humble bivalves are the unsung heroes of our shores. Join us for an evening of enlightenment and epicurean adventure, where science meets flavor in the name of ocean preservation.
- 5 PM ~ Following the program, we’ll wrap the week with an Oyster-themed World Oceans Week Closing Party, sampling sustainably farmed Oysters courtesy of our partners, beer and vodka, and good fun to ring in the forthcoming World Oceans Day.