Theme for WHD 2016: Hydrography – The Key to Well-managed Seas and Waterways
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Theme for WHD 2016: Hydrography – The Key to Well-managed Seas and Waterways

The IHO Directing Committee has decided on the theme for World Hydrography Day 2016 (WHD 2016): Hydrography – the key to well-managed seas and waterways. World Hydrography Day, taking place on 21 June 2016, is celebrated throughout the world to focus attention on the work of hydrographic professionals.

In support of WHD 2016 the Directing Committee will organise a dedicated page on the IHO website, where papers and other material relevant to the celebration and reflecting the variety of activities supported by hydrography will be posted and which Member States and other IHO stakeholders may use as appropriate. Various activities will be taking place with schools in the Monaco area in order to raise awareness about hydrography, the scope and significance of WHD and the theme of the celebration.

The Directing Committee foresees that the celebration of WHD 2016 in Monaco will be coordinated with the ‘Future of the Oceans’ event which is being prepared by the GEBCO Guiding Committee. Further information on this event, which is scheduled during the week starting 13 June 2016, will be provided in due course.

Member States can forward to the IHB any material that is created in support of national WHD 2016 celebrations for posting on the IHO website. This will enable the widest possible dissemination of publicity and support material for the event.

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