Mother Ocean Day is a day dedicated to appreciating the importance of the oceans on our planet. The day was founded by the South Florida Kayak Fishing Club.

Timeline

5000 B.C.

First Exploration

The first sailing ships set out to explore the unknown expanse of the ocean.

1600 — 1800

Exploring the Depths

The French Navy start using submarines and the ocean depths are no longer dark to us.

1800 — 1900

The Development of Scuba

The first scuba expeditions to discover deep-sea life are undertaken.

1960

The Deepest Ocean Dive

The Challenger Deep reaches the deepest southern part of the Mariana Trench.