Dive In. Explore. Connect.
Join us June 1–8, 2025, for a free, week-long celebration of our ocean and coastline.
Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and RhizomeUp! Media, the 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival is packed with films, talks, science, and celebration—all in honour of United Nations World Ocean Day.
DIVE IN, EXPLORE, and CONNECT
Festival Highlights
This year’s Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival offers diverse activities for everyone. Please SAVE THE DATES for the upcoming events, including:
- LIVE film screenings on June 1st and June 4th at the Sechelt Arts Centre, 7-9 pm
- Inspiring NEMO Talks online every weekday from noon to 1 pm
- Daily featured short films curated by RhizomeUp!Media
- Citizen science events throughout the week
- WORLD OCEANS DAY CELEBRATION at Mission Point Park on June 8th from noon to 4 pm
Visit our Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival Website
Why Celebrate World Ocean Day?
Every year on June 8, people worldwide honour the ocean’s essential role in sustaining life. Our ocean provides oxygen, regulates our climate, and serves as a lifeline for humanity. But our ocean faces significant threats from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and more.
This year’s UN World Ocean Day theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” asks us to celebrate the wonders our ocean consists of and ignite in us. As a global community, we call on decision-makers to honour the ocean’s wonder when determining its fate. As the United Nations reminds us:
“We can no longer take the ocean for granted. It is critical so that future generations can have the chance to revel in its wonders, instead of wondering what’s been lost.” – United Nations
Let’s take this opportunity to turn wonder into action. Join us in celebrating and advocating for the health of our ocean.
Be Part of It
- Invite your friends
- Add an event to our festival calendar
- Sign up to volunteer
- Follow along on social media
This festival is part of Ocean Week Canada, connecting local celebrations from coast to coast.
Join us June 1–8, and help us make waves for the future of our ocean.