{"id":976,"date":"2026-06-05T09:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=976"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:05:33","slug":"waikiki-aquarium-to-host-events-throughout-world-ocean-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=976","title":{"rendered":"Waikiki Aquarium to host events throughout World Ocean Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p>HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) &#8211; Waikiki Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Month with a month-long series of events highlighting ocean conservation, marine science and community stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=974\">Molokai robotics teacher inducted into STEM Hall of Fame<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Throughout June, guests at the aquarium can participate in beach cleanups, educational programs, art exhibitions, family activities and other special events.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cYouth Ocean Art Exhibition\u201d begins Friday at the aquarium\u2019s Pacific Island Ocean Exploration Center and Capitol Modern, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until the end of the month. The exhibit features ocean-inspired artwork by Oahu students, more than 150 from 22 schools, done in partnership with the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. <\/p>\n<p>The exhibit aligns with World Ocean Day celebrations and Hawaii\u2019s 2026 declaration of \u201cMakahiki Kuleana Kahakai: The Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<nav><span><span><\/p>\n<div><span>Autoplay<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><\/span><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Saturday, June 6, a community beach cleanup will take place at the Sand Island Boat Ramp in partnership with the Global Preservation Initiative and other community organizations. There will also be educational booths, family-friendly activities and raffle giveaways. Click here to register.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiimovinginsider.com\/?p=972\">6 juveniles charged; 7th suspect arrested in North Shore mob beating<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On Monday, June 8, the aquarium will hold educational feedings, hands-on crafts, face paintings, learn about marine conservation and can take part in a \u201csquawkie-talkie\u201d activity with author Benjamin Fairfield, creator of \u201cKani Ka \u2018Opala: How Can Garbage Sing?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, June 27, the Aquarium will host the 10th annual OUTRIGGER Zone Day where attendees can learn about local efforts to protect Hawaii\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, June 30, the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall will host a free community event that combines projected animation, storytelling, evocative music and hula to celebrate Hawaii\u2019s ocean environment. 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