Perdido will celebrate World Oceans Day digitally

Perdido will celebrate World Oceans Day digitally

The Perdido Key Association (PKA), Friends of Pensacola State Parks, and the Pensacola area State Parks have sponsored World Oceans Day events at Perdido Key State Park since 2017, but for 2020 are holding it digitally because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Information and activities on ocean related topics will be posted on the PKA (perdidokeyassociation.org) and Friends of Pensacola State Parks (friendsofpensacolastateparks.org/) websites from June 1 through June 8 with a new presentation posted each day. Activities include a contest for the best original ocean-themed photo with the winner awarded a $50 gift certificate from a Perdido Key retailer.
World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 every year as “a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future,” according to The Ocean Project, the event sponsor. A healthy ocean is critical to our survival, providing most of the oxygen we breath, helping to feed us, regulating our climate, cleaning the water we drink, providing a pharmacopoeia of medicines and limitless inspiration. For 2020, a WOD goal is to call on world leaders to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030. This critical need is called 30×30. By safeguarding at least 30% of the ocean through a network of highly protected areas we can help ensure a healthy home for all. More info: worldoceansday.org.
Pictured: Past World Oceans Day fun at Perdido Key State Park.