Ocean Data Day

June 25, 2025

Join the IOOS Association and the 11 IOOS Regional Associations as we celebrate Ocean Data Day – a new observance that celebrates the critical role ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data play in business and commerce, research, and safety for everyone in the United States.

This event takes place annually during World Ocean Month, spotlighting the power of data to sustain our ocean and coastal resources.

amplify this moment with us by:

Sharing pre-made graphics and messaging on your platforms
Highlighting how you use or support ocean data
Tagging @IOOSAssociation and our 11 Regional Associations
Using the following hashtags: #WorldOceanMonth #OceanDataDay #DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS

11 Regional Associations Social Media Handles

Follow IOOS Association and your Regional Association. Tag us using the handles linked below in all Ocean Data Day communications to help boost engagement.

Social Media Handles

Want to create a post or engage? See the Regional Associations’ Ocean Data Day posts or our Partner Toolkit below for sample content and examples.

Explore the Impact

Here are examples of how ocean data is used across the IOOS Regional Associations highlighted through the posts they shared for Ocean Data Day.

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Sample Social Media Posts

Sample 1 (LinkedIn/Facebook)

🌊 Data you can’t see is protecting our amazing oceans. Join us on June 25 for #OceanDataDay – a celebration of the ocean observations that power safety, research, and economic opportunity. Learn more: https://ioosassociation.org/focus-areas/ #WorldOceanMonth #OceanDataDay #DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS

Sample 2 (Instagram)

📡 Buoys, satellites, sensors, and humans – all working together to protect our ocean.
On June 25, we’re spotlighting the data below the surface that powers smart decisions above it. 💙 Join us for #WorldOceanMonth #OceanDataDay #DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS

Sample 3 (X/Twitter)

June 25 = #OceanDataDay 🌊From fishers to forecasters to first responders, ocean data powers life, safety, and business. Dive into the impact ➡️ https://ioosassociation.org/focus-areas/ #WorldOceanMonth #OceanDataDay #DataBelowtheSurface #IOOS