Ways to join Sea Smart this World Ocean’s Day

Sea Smart’s World Oceans Day 2025 campaign is a month-long celebration designed to bring our community together in support of ocean protection and environmental education. Throughout June, we’re hosting a variety of events, including a climate change film screening in partnership with Patagonia Kits (June 5), a shoreline cleanup with Surfrider at Spanish Banks (June 7).

We’re also launching an online Silent Auction, which raises critical funds for our Keeping Environmental Learning Possible (K.E.L.P.) Education Fund—a scholarship program that ensures students and classrooms from underserved communities can access our hands-on ocean education programs free of charge. In 2024, over 80% of Sea Smart program participants came from underserved communities, a number we aim to grow through this campaign.

This initiative builds community connections by bringing together youth, families, schools, businesses, and environmental organizations to take collective action for the ocean. It promotes innovation by integrating science, and activism into accessible, engaging educational experiences. And most importantly, it contributes to the protection of our coastal environment by equipping the next generation with the knowledge, tools, and passion to become ocean advocates.

Silent Auction

In support of Sea Smart’s mission to provide free programs to empower Indigenous and at-risk youth to be ocean heroes, Sea Smart’s Online Silent Auction kicks off June 1st! It's your chance to support ocean conservation while bidding on incredible items from:
✔︎ Pacific Coastal Airline
✔︎ FlyOver Vancouver
✔︎ Prince of Whales
✔︎ Helly Hansen
✔︎ Arc'teryx
✔︎ and so much more!
Running through June 30th, this auction will directly fund Sea Smart’s mission to educate and inspire youth to protect our ocean through hands-on programs and community engagement.

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Movie Night at Patagonia

Kick off the month with a powerful night out at Patagonia Vancouver. Join us for a screening of Coextinction, an award-winning documentary that follows two female filmmakers as they fight alongside Indigenous leaders and scientists to protect a critically endangered killer whale population.
🗓️ Thursday, June 5 - 7pm
📍 Patagonia Vancouver - 1994 W 4th Ave
🎟️ Tickets available by donation on Ticketleap; free tickets are available for those with financial need to ensure there are no barriers to participation.

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Shoreline Cleanup at Spanish Banks

We’re teaming up with Surfrider Vancouver for a fun shoreline cleanup, and we’d love for you to join us in protecting our beautiful beaches. Plus, as a sweet reward for your hard work, there’ll be free yummy ice cream sandwiches for participants (while supplies last), thanks to Earnest Ice Cream!
🗓️ Saturday, June 7
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Spanish Banks Beach - 4801 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver
All cleanup gear, including buckets and pickers, will be provided by Surfrider, so you’re all set to make a difference!

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