Aquarium events mark Oceans Day
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POSTED: Saturday, May 29, 2010
The Waikiki Aquarium will observe United Nations World Oceans Day on June 8 with beach cleanups and other activities that honor the world's oceans.
The aquarium and Duke's Waikiki have planned two separate beach cleanups, according to a press release.
Representatives of NOAA Pacific Services will be at the aquarium throughout the day hosting activities for children. Kona Brewing Co.-Koko Marina Pub in Hawaii Kai will donate to the aquarium a percentage of its proceeds that day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The aquarium's series of Summer Nights at the Aquarium also begins on June 8. Guests will get the chance to explore the aquarium from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 923-9741 or visit www.waquarium.org.