#oceanmonth2020

Did you know that June is National Oceans Month? Covering over 70 percent of the planet, oceans are vital to our climate, food supply and way of life. Wherever you live, everyone is connected to the ocean. Interior is a principal steward of America’s ocean and coastal resources. With 88 ocean and coastal parks and 183 marine and coastal national wildlife refuges, there are countless ways to experience our country's waters, marvel at its unique wildlife and explore its maritime heritage. This photo from Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi makes us want to dive right in. Photo by National Park Service.

Join us and celebrate #PrideInTheOcean! Throughout June, we're teaming up with @prideoutside to celebrate both LGBT #PrideMonth and #OceanMonth. Our ocean is for everyone, and we want to know how you take pride in this blue planet! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit your photo: Take a photo of yourself in, on, or by the ocean – bonus points if you’re holding a sign that says #PrideInTheOcean. Email it to [email protected] with a caption explaining why you take pride in the ocean. 2. Share your photo on social media: Don't forget to hashtag #PrideInTheOcean! 3. Encourage others to show your pride: Help us spread the word and ask your friends and family to get involved and post their own photos to social media with #PrideInTheOcean. This is an especially great way for allies to get involved. To learn more, check out the link in our profile. We can't wait to see your pride! (Photos: Laura Lilly/NOAA; Leslie Baker Lyon. Photo descriptions: A rainbow over the ocean; a woman in front of the ocean holding a sign that says #PrideInTheOcean)