National Marine Week 2025 in USA - July 26 - August 9, 2025

National Marine Week in the USA for 2025 will be observed from July 26 to August 9. It is a period dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about marine life, oceans, and their ecosystems. The event is organized by The Wildlife Trusts and includes various activities and events focused on marine conservation and education. 

Here's a more detailed look:

·    Dates: July 26 - August 9, 2025. 

·  Focus: Celebrating and raising awareness about marine life, oceans, and their ecosystems. 

·    Organized by: The Wildlife Trusts. 

·   Activities: The Wildlife Trusts will be showcasing "Secrets of our Seabeds" in 2025, with events including beach cleans, night time safaris, dolphin watches, marine wildlife surveys, nurdle hunts, and rockpool rambles. 

·   Social Media: There will be social media coverage for those who can't attend events in person. 

·     Theme: In 2025, the theme is "Secrets of our Seabeds". 

·  Purpose: To educate people about the importance of marine conservation and encourage action to protect oceans and marine life. 

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

 

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) holiday celebrated every year on 26 July, aiming to raise awareness and promote sustainable protection of mangroves ecosystem.

This International Day was designated by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and it was first held in July 2016

Here's why this day is important:

Unique Ecosystems:

Mangroves are unique ecosystems located where land meets sea, offering crucial habitats for a variety of species. 

Biodiversity Hotspots:

They support a rich biodiversity of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else. 

Coastal Protection:

Mangroves act as natural barriers, protecting coastlines from erosion, storm surges, and tsunamis. 

Carbon Sequestration:

They are effective carbon sinks, storing significant amounts of carbon in their soils and vegetation. 

Threatened Ecosystems:

Unfortunately, mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, faster than many other types of forests. 

Sustainable Solutions:

This day highlights the need for sustainable management and conservation efforts to protect these vital ecosystems for future generations.