Coastal foraging, sunset storytelling and ocean yoga are just some of the events taking place in Jersey this week as part of a global initiative celebrating the ocean and inspiring action to protect it.
This year’s World Ocean Week takes place from Sunday 1 June to Sunday 8 June.
Local charity Ocean Culture Life is hosting a variety of events across the week in partnership with Mourant and Jersey Community Foundation.
Ocean advocates from around the world will be visiting the island this week, including South Africa’s first Black female freediving instructor Zandile Ndhlovu.
Islanders had their first taste of what is in store at the weekend, when Ocean Culture Life kickstarted World Ocean Week celebrations with a family ocean day.
Express took a look at what is on the schedule for the rest of the week…
School Workshops
Description: Over 300 young islanders will this week take part in Ocean Culture Life’s storytelling workshops which promote creative expression and environmental awareness.
Date and time: Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 June, 08:30 – 14:45
Location: Sunset Bay, La Saline Car Park, La Verte Rue, JE3 2DL
Livestream Classroom
Description: The free accessible livestream classroom is being offered to all Channel Island residents in partnership with the Black Mermaid Foundation. Islanders are invited to join online in the hope of reaching a broader audience and promoting inclusion across the Channel Islands.
Date and time: Friday 6 June, 10:30 – 11:30
Location: Online
Ocean Narrative Challenge Awards
Description: Ocean Narrative Challenge is hosting an awards ceremony and exhibition to showcase and honour the work of islanders.
Day and Time: Friday 6 June, 12:30 – 14:00
Location: Sunset Bay, La Saline Car Park, La Verte Rue, JE3 2DL
Stories of the Sea
Description: Stories of the Sea brings together local and international ocean guardians, creatives, and conservationists for an evening of shared storytelling, conversation, and community celebration. This free event is open to the public, and islanders are invited to bring their own plastic-free picnic and drinks.
Date and Time: Friday 6 June, 16:00 – 22:30
Location: Sunset Bay, La Saline Car Park, La Verte Rue, JE3 2D
The Big Ocean Cleanup
Description: The Big Ocean Cleanup, which is hosted in partnership with Bouley Bay Dive Centre, focuses on ensuring our Jersey shores are kept clean and safe for marine life.
Date and Time: Saturday 7 June, 11:00 – 13:00
Location: Bouley Bay Dive Centre
World Ocean Day 2025
Description: This fun-filled day includes ocean flow yoga, a sensory workshop for toddlers, coastal foraging, beach sea safety, a community paddle out, sunset stories and fireside chats.
Date and Time: Sunday 8 June, 08:10 – 20:30
Location: Sunset Bay, La Saline Car Park, La Verte Rue, JE3 2DL
Société Jersiaise Marine Biology Section
Description: Local experts will be on site to showcase some of Jersey’s fascinating marine creatures. They will be sharing how to become a citizen scientist and identify and record marine life in order to contribute to local and global recording schemes.
Date and Time: Sunday 8 June, 10:00 – 15:00
Location: La Porte, St Ouen Bay, Jersey
GET INVOLVED…
All events are free and open to the public, however some require pre-booking to secure a spot.
You can find out more about what is on offer HERE.