Marine Holidays and Events

Discover important marine conservation days, awareness events, and celebrations happening throughout the year in the Red Sea and around the world.

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Penguin Awareness Day
JAN
20
Penguin Awareness Day

January 20

Join the global movement on January 20th to celebrate one of Earth's most resilient seabirds and champion their survival against mounting environmental threats.
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World Wetlands Day
FEB
2
World Wetlands Day

February 2WorldWetlandsDay

Celebrate World Wetlands Day on February 2nd and discover how these vital ecosystems support marine life, biodiversity, and our planet’s health.
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World Whale Day
FEB
16
World Whale Day

February 16WorldWhaleDay

Celebrate World Whale Day on February 16 and help raise awareness for these majestic ocean giants and their vital role in marine ecosystems.
Related: Humpback Whale, Omura's Whale
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International Marine Mammal Protection Day
FEB
19
International Marine Mammal Protection Day

February 19MarineMammalProtectionDay

Celebrate International Marine Mammal Protection Day on February 19 to raise awareness for whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals facing threats from human activity.
Related: Dugong Dugon, Spinner Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin +5 more
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International Polar Bear Day
FEB
27
International Polar Bear Day

February 27InternationalPolarBearDay

Celebrate International Polar Bear Day on February 27 and help raise awareness for the Arctic's iconic bears and their changing world.
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National Dolphin Day
APR
14
National Dolphin Day

April 14NationalDolphinDay

United States

National Dolphin Day, celebrated every April 14, honors dolphins' intelligence and charm while raising awareness about threats like habitat loss and fishing nets. It calls for protecting these vital guardians of ocean health worldwide. #NationalDolphinDay
Related: Spinner Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Common Bottlenose Dolphin +3 more
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World Penguin Day
APR
25
World Penguin Day

April 25WorldPenguinDay

Celebrate World Penguin Day on April 25 and honor the quirky, tuxedoed birds that thrive in some of Earth's harshest environments.
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World Tuna Day
MAY
2
World Tuna Day

May 2WorldTunaDay

World Tuna Day on May 2 celebrates the mighty tuna and calls for sustainable fishing to protect this vital ocean species.
Related: Frigate Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna
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World Fish Migration Day
MAY
23
World Fish Migration Day

May 23WorldFishMigrationDay

World Fish Migration Day celebrates the incredible journeys of migratory fish and the importance of free-flowing rivers for healthy ecosystems.
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World Reef Day
JUN
1
World Reef Day

June 1WorldReefDay

World Reef Day on June 1 celebrates the vital role of coral reefs and inspires action to protect these fragile marine ecosystems.
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World Environment Day
JUN
5
World Environment Day

June 5BeatPlasticPollution

Every year on June 5, World Environment Day unites people worldwide to protect nature - in 2025 the campaign zooms in on ending plastic pollution with global events, a host nation, and actions anyone can take.
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Sea Turtle Week
JUN
8
Sea Turtle Week

June 8 – June 16SeaTurtleWeek

Celebrate Sea Turtle Week from June 8–16 and help protect these ancient ocean travelers!
Related: Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle +2 more
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World Oceans Day
JUN
8
World Oceans Day

June 8WorldOceansDay

World Oceans Day on June 8 celebrates the vital role oceans play in sustaining life, promoting awareness for their protection and sustainable management worldwide.
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World Sea Turtle Day
JUN
16
World Sea Turtle Day

June 16WorldSeaTurtleDay

Dive into World Sea Turtle Day on June 16th, honoring these ancient mariners and the pioneering conservation work that's fighting to save them from extinction.
Related: Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle +2 more
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Shark Awareness Day
JUL
14
Shark Awareness Day

July 14SharkAwarenessDay

Shark Awareness Day on July 14 celebrates the vital role sharks play in our oceans and works to dispel myths about these misunderstood creatures.
Related: Scalloped Hammerhead, Tiger Shark, Oceanic Whitetip Shark +3 more
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World Whale and Dolphin Day
JUL
23
World Whale and Dolphin Day

July 23WorldWhaleAndDolphinDay

Celebrate World Whale and Dolphin Day on July 23 and help protect these intelligent marine giants from extinction.
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World Mangrove Day
JUL
26
World Mangrove Day

July 26WorldMangroveDay

Celebrate World Mangrove Day on July 26 and discover how these vital coastal forests protect our planet and support countless species.
Related: White Mangrove
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International Whale Shark Day
AUG
30
International Whale Shark Day

August 30

Every August 30th, the world pauses to celebrate the ocean's largest fish—the magnificent whale shark. This global awareness day fights to protect these gentle filter-feeders from extinction and inspires marine conservation action.
Related: Whale Shark
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World Dolphin Day
SEP
12
World Dolphin Day

September 12WorldDolphinDay

World Dolphin Day on September 12 honors the intelligence and beauty of dolphins while spotlighting urgent conservation needs, inspired by the tragic 2021 Faroe Islands dolphin slaughter.
Related: Spinner Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Common Bottlenose Dolphin +5 more
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World Manta Day
SEP
17
World Manta Day

September 17WorldMantaDay

Celebrate World Manta Day on September 17 and help protect these majestic ocean giants from extinction.
Related: Bentfin Devil Ray, Giant Oceanic Manta Ray, Reef Manta Ray +2 more
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
SEP
22
Sea Otter Awareness Week

September 22 – September 27SeaOtterAwarenessWeek

Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week from September 22–27 and discover how these playful marine mammals help keep our oceans healthy!
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World Octopus Day
OCT
8
World Octopus Day

October 8

Celebrate one of Earth's most intelligent and ancient ocean dwellers on October 8th. World Octopus Day honors these remarkable cephalopods and raises awareness about marine conservation.
Related: Big Blue Octopus, Coconut Octopus, Mimic Octopus +2 more
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World Jellyfish Day
NOV
3
World Jellyfish Day

November 3WorldJellyfishDay

Celebrate the ancient and mysterious jellyfish on World Jellyfish Day, a global event dedicated to learning about these resilient ocean dwellers.
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World Fisheries Day
NOV
21
World Fisheries Day

November 21

Every November 21st, fishing communities worldwide unite to champion sustainable ocean practices and defend the rights of small-scale fishers who feed billions.
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World Walrus Day
NOV
24
World Walrus Day

November 24WorldWalrusDay

Celebrate World Walrus Day on November 24 and help raise awareness for these majestic Arctic giants and their fragile habitats.
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
DEC
4
World Wildlife Conservation Day

December 4

World Wildlife Conservation Day, observed every December 4th, is a powerful call to protect endangered species worldwide. It inspires collective efforts to halt wildlife trafficking and conserve nature’s incredible biodiversity.
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