World Oceans Day Celebration

World Oceans Day, June 8th, pays homage to the world’s oceans and the important role the oceans play in our lives. As an official holiday, it aims to engage more people in the fight to reverse the declining health of marine ecosystems, increase awareness about the health of our world’s oceans and supply people with tangible things they can do that will influence health and longevity of our marine ecosystems.

To celebrate this official United Nations holiday, Nautica will show its commitment to water and to the mission of Oceana through a variety of activities taking place throughout the day in New York City and Los Angeles. The activities will include a Hudson River clean up in New York City and an exclusive World Oceans Day party in Los Angeles that will conclude with a special musical performance by Jakob Dylan.

Starting at 9:00 am, Nautica employees will embark on an all day clean up of the Hudson River at the Gansevoort Peninsula and shoreline using nets to pick up and skim debris. The Hudson River Park Trust is dedicated to improving the park’s Estuarine Sanctuary through public education, research and habitat enhancements.

To conclude the day, Nautica, GQ and Oceana spokesperson and supporter January Jones, will host an exclusive World Oceans Day party in Los Angeles at the Sunset Tower Terrace. DJ Michelle Pesce will spin with a special musical performance by Jakob Dylan. The event will also honor Oceana’s 2010 Ocean Heroes, everyday people who are making a big difference for the oceans on a local or international level. For more information about the Ocean Heroes program, sponsored by Nautica visit www.Oceana.org/heroes.