Looking for a fun fact to impress your friends at next week’s trivia night? Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Perhaps most people know that, but did you know the Canadian coastline is nearly double the length as the next longest coastline in the world?
Regardless, the point is clear — this country is surrounded by a lot of saltwater. As a result, World Oceans Day, which is observed on Thursday, is important to many across the country.
In fact, World Oceans Day, which the UN officially recognizes, was an initiative initially proposed by the Canadian government in 1992. In 2023, events to celebrate World Oceans Day are taking place in every continent (except Antarctica).