World Ocean Day 2021: Know about UN virtual event; Also check theme, significance, history and more

The United Nations (UN) on account of World Oceans Day on Tuesday (June 8) has called out for sustainable efforts and stopping plastic pollution in order to save the oceans. 

Tweeting a video on the ocean, the UN said, "Tuesday is #WorldOceansDay. From eating local, sustainably-sourced fish to stopping plastic pollution, we all have a role to play to #SaveOurOcean.” 

Tuesday is #WorldOceansDay.

From eating local, sustainably-sourced fish to stopping plastic pollution, we all have a role to play to #SaveOurOcean.

More from @FAO. ⬇️ https://t.co/wmZGFeZOZE pic.twitter.com/nV6imV4LK3

— United Nations (@UN) June 8, 2021

Amid the coronavirus crisis, this is the second year of a fully virtual celebration of the United Nations World Oceans Day, even last year it was market virtually. The UN has asked people to join the virtual event through a link. 

All you need to know about the World Oceans Day 2021: 

'The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods' is the theme of this year's World Oceans Day. It is especially relevant in the lead-up to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which spanned from 2021 to 2030. 

According to the UN, this prescribed decade is aimed at strengthening international cooperation to develop scientific research and innovative technologies that are capable of connecting ocean science with the needs of modern society. 

The UN Decade of Ecosystem System Restoration kicked off rallying up the calls for protection and restoration of ecosystems on account of World Environment Day on June 5. 

Oceans are considered to be the lungs of the planet, a critical part of the biosphere and are a major source of food and medicine, the United Nations said.  

It further added, the purpose of the day is to inform and educate the public about the impact of human actions on the oceans, develop the worldwide movement of citizens and mobilise and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans. 

This year's event will highlight the wonders of the oceans and how they are the life source of the planet that supports humanity and every other organism on Earth.