Immerse yourself this World Ocean Day: Join the Ocean Lovers movement

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Did you know that half the air we breathe comes from the ocean? It is our absolute lifeline, deeply connected to our health, our well-being, and our ultimate survival.

This World Ocean Day (Monday, 8 June), the Ocean Lovers Festival is creating a space for you to feel that vital connection firsthand. They are thrilled to launch the first event in our brand-new series designed to keep the Ocean Lovers community connected, inspired, and engaged throughout the year.

Whether you are local to Bondi or joining from afar, there are two fantastic ways you can get involved, give back and celebrate our blue planet.

Ocean Minded Morning at Bondi Pavilion

Kickstart your World Ocean Day with a morning of mindfulness, movement, and community. We are bringing everyone together to connect with ourselves and the environment before diving into the day ahead.

  • When: Monday 8 June | 6:30 am – 8:00 am
  • Where: Bondi Pavilion, Seagull Room
  • Cost: Only $15 (with all proceeds going directly to fund there upcoming platform for change)
A group of people participating in a beach yoga session, led by a man in a hat, with the text 'OCEAN MINDED MORNING' prominently displayed above, promoting yoga, meditation, and breathwork.

What to Expect:

  • Breathwork: Ground yourself with a guided session led by John Ireland, founder of Breathwork HQ.
  • Yoga & Meditation: Flow and center your mind with Shannon, founder of @weriseyogabyshan.
  • The Plunge: After finding our inner calm, we will head out to the beach to immerse ourselves in the ocean as part of our GET WET campaign.
  • Community Connection: We’ll wrap up the morning by gathering over coffee to share our experiences and learn more about what Ocean Lovers is building to create lasting environmental change.

Tickets are strictly limited for this special session, so make sure to grab yours today!

GET WET for World Ocean Day

Can’t make it to Bondi? You can still be a vital part of the movement from wherever you are. On 8 June, we are inviting our entire community to GET WET.

When we feel a physical connection to the water, we fight harder to protect it. Whether it’s a sunrise swim, a surf, a snorkel, a dive, a backyard pool dip, or a paddle—any body of water, any way you choose, it all counts!

A smiling diver underwater with the text 'GET WET for WORLD OCEAN DAY 8 JUNE 2026'

How to participate:

  1. Get Wet on 8 June: Head to your local ocean, lake, river, or pool.
  2. Share Your Splash: Capture a photo or video and tag them on social media so everyone can share your moment and inspire the wider community.

What’s Next? The ACTION Hub is Coming

This World Ocean Day is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of the ACTION Hub, a year-round destination for campaigns, petitions, citizen science projects, and tangible, real-world ways to protect the ocean.

When we connect, we protect. Are you ready to dive in with us this World Ocean Day?