Ocean Week to be celebrated at Iona with films, displays | PNI Atlantic News

Ocean Week to be celebrated at Iona with films, displays | PNI Atlantic News

Ocean Week Canada will be celebrated in Iona, Cape Breton, with a special event on June 7 featuring a morning film screening and breakfast followed by afternoon discussions and displays. Hosted by the Àros na Mara Marine Science and Energy Research Centre, the gathering marks the tenth anniversary of Ocean Week celebrations and aims to highlight the importance of protecting the Bras d’Or Lake/Pitu’paq UNESCO Biosphere Region. The morning program includes screenings of three short films focusing on ocean life, Indigenous knowledge, and climate change, alongside refreshments for attendees. This local initiative is part of a nationwide campaign running from June 1 to June 8 that encourages Canadians to recognize their connection to the ocean and participate in its preservation. Advance registration is required for the event, which seeks to bring together diverse community voices to discuss science, stewardship, and the future health of local waterways.