World Hydrography Day 2022, History, Objectives, Theme, Images, And More

World Hydrography Day - Celebrated every year on the 21st of June World Hydrography Day falls on Tuesday. World Hydrography Day is celebrated to give importance to the Hydrography on the earth. Scroll down to know the significance and history of World Hydrography Day 2022. 

by C Hariharan | Updated Jun 14, 2022

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World Hydrography Day

World Hydrography Day is the finest day to ensemble how the hydrography acts in the science to support the sustainable use of the oceans. This adds the up-to-date surveys and data that can be used for the launch of the protection of the marine environment, marine protected areas, coastal zone management, renewable energies, marine spatial data infrastructures, and all other components of the blue economy.

Objectives of World Hydrography Day 2022

World Hydrography Day, was adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization as a yearly celebration to create awareness about the work of hydrographers and the Significance of hydrography. This day attracts the attention of people to the work of the IHO at the international level. It is also celebrated by many countries to work jointly to save the marine environment and seek safeness in international navigation around the world.

History of World Hydrography Day 2022

The United Nations General Assembly had agreed to the resolution to celebrate World Hydrography Day on the 21st of June in 2005. The special day is organized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) since 2006 to publish the work of hydrographers and the significance of hydrography.

World Hydrography Day 2022 Theme 

The theme this year is "Hydrography - contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade". WHD provides opportunities to publish the work and services made by national hydrographic offices,  expert contributors, industry partners, and the scientific community. Each one can take in this celebration, new Organizations are invited to move to the Secretariat any materials they make as support to their WHD celebrations to post on the IHO online communication outlets. This can include images, videos, or even articles.

Year 

Theme

2022

"Hydrography - contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade

2021

One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography

2020

Hydrography enabling autonomous technologies

2019

“Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge”.

2018

'Bathymetry – the foundation for sustainable seas, oceans, and waterways.

2017

Mapping our seas, oceans and waterways

World Hydrography Day Images 

Image source - twitter 

Image source - Twitter

World Hydrography Day Quotes 

  • Everything on this earth is bought and sold, except air and water, and they would be if a kind Creator had not made the supply too grate for the demand. - Josh Billings

  • Wind water sun is all sustainable power sources that are enjoyable.

  • Our Energy Future Blows.

  • Renewable Energy, proceed, attempt to break it

  • Wind, water, Sun: Energy for the long run.

  • Think energy, think water, wind, and sun. 

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World Hydrography Day - FAQs

1. What is Hydrography? 

It is the science of surveying and charting bodies of water, such as seas, lakes, and rivers.

2. When is World Hydrography Day?

World Hydrography Day is celebrated on June 21.

3. What is the theme of World Hydrography Day 2022?

The theme this year is "Hydrography - contributing to the United Nations Ocean Decade".

4. When is World Water Day? 

World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March

5. When is World Environment Day?

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June.