World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Events were held on June 8. This year's theme was 'Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet' and individuals and organisations across the planet took action for prevention of plastic pollution in our ocean.

There were several suggested actions including: 

• The better bag challenge to stop using disposable plastic bags and 
• Selfie by the sea to take a photo and make a public promise to help protection the ocean. 

Reef Ecologic hosted a World Ocean Day event on Magnetic Island focussing on Reef Recovery. They shared knowledge about the reef and its issues and solutions with university students, industry and the community. University students produced a video, which included their pledges for change to improve sustainability and the health of the reef. 

See their inspiring video and pledges here →