World Ocean Network

The World Ocean Network (Réseau Océan Mondial) is an international non-profit association of organizations to promote the sustainable use of the oceans. One of its motto is "Caring for the Blue Planet, you can make a difference!"^[1]

It was established in November 2002. Its office is in Nausicaä - The French National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Activities

• Co-sponsor with The Ocean Project of World Ocean Day on 8 June since 2003;^[2] World Oceans Day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009.^[3]
• Partner with Association of Science-Technology Centers's IGLO initiative to raise awareness of the effects of global warming (International Action on Global Warming) ^[4][5]
• Sponsored three international meetings of aquariums, museums and science centers on the ocean in 1999,^[6] 2002,^[7] and 2006^[8]
• Created the "Passport" of "Citizen of the Ocean" for individual commitment to marine conservation through daily actions.^[9]
• Launched "Mr Goodfish" campaign, to teach restaurateurs and chefs how to cook fish sustainably.^[10]