World Ocean Day on June 8! Make Waves at Home: Fun Ocean Crafts, Tasty Recipes & Trivia to Celebrate the Sea!
World Ocean Day on June 8!
Tide Pool Poke Bowls
Ingredients
• 1 cup cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice
• 200g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1 cup seaweed salad (store-bought or homemade wakame salad)
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Optional: pickled ginger, sliced radishes, or shredded carrots for extra crunch
Instructions:
1. Cook the rice and keep it warm.
2. Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
3. Make the marinade: mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and grated ginger.
4. Marinate tofu cubes in the sauce for 10–15 minutes.
5. Optional: Lightly pan-fry tofu cubes until golden on all sides
6. Assemble bowls: divide warm rice into two bowls.
7. Arrange tofu, seaweed salad, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
8. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
9. Add any optional toppings like pickled ginger or radishes.
10. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the bowl if desired.
Quiz time!
1. What ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific
2. Which marine animal is known as the “king of the ocean”?
Shark
3. What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
Seventy
4. Which ocean is the deepest?
Pacific
5. What is the main gas produced by phytoplankton in oceans?
Oxygen
6. Which ocean borders the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic
7. Name the largest coral reef system.
GreatBarrierReef
8. What is the salty water body connected to the ocean but partially enclosed?
Sea
9. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
Indian
10. What is the process of ocean water rising in temperature called?
Warming
Make Waves at Home: Fun Ocean Crafts, Tasty Recipes & Trivia to Celebrate the Sea!
TINA KHATRI
Dive into a splash of creativity and flavor with these ocean-inspired activities! Whether you’re crafting vibrant Fish Ocean Coasters that bring the sea right to your table or whipping up a fresh and healthy Tide Pool Poke Bowl bursting with colors and textures from the ocean’s bounty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get your hands busy with simple materials and ingredients and have fun celebrating the wonders of the ocean in your own unique way. Ready to test your ocean knowledge? Take the quiz and see how much you know about the vast blue world that covers most of our planet. Let’s get started and make waves together!
Fish Ocean Coasters
Materials:
• Cork, wood, or ceramic coasters (plain)
• Colored paper or cardstock (with fish/ocean prints or cutouts)
• Mod Podge (or white glue)
• Foam brush
• Scissors
• Clear acrylic spray sealer (optional)
• Felt pads or cork backing (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cut out fish shapes or use printed ocean-themed paper.
2. Brush Mod Podge on the coaster surface.
3. Stick fish cutouts or printed paper onto the coaster.
4. Smooth out bubbles gently.
5. Let it dry for 15–20 minutes.
6. Apply 2–3 thin coats of Mod Podge over the top to seal.
7. Let each coat dry completely.
8. Optional: Spray with acrylic sealer for extra protection.
9. Add felt pads underneath to prevent slipping.
10. Done — your fishy coasters are ready to use!
TINA KHATRI
Dive into a splash of creativity and flavor with these ocean-inspired activities! Whether you’re crafting vibrant Fish Ocean Coasters that bring the sea right to your table or whipping up a fresh and healthy Tide Pool Poke Bowl bursting with colors and textures from the ocean’s bounty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get your hands busy with simple materials and ingredients and have fun celebrating the wonders of the ocean in your own unique way. Ready to test your ocean knowledge? Take the quiz and see how much you know about the vast blue world that covers most of our planet. Let’s get started and make waves together!
Fish Ocean Coasters
Materials:
• Cork, wood, or ceramic coasters (plain)
• Colored paper or cardstock (with fish/ocean prints or cutouts)
• Mod Podge (or white glue)
• Foam brush
• Scissors
• Clear acrylic spray sealer (optional)
• Felt pads or cork backing (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cut out fish shapes or use printed ocean-themed paper.
2. Brush Mod Podge on the coaster surface.
3. Stick fish cutouts or printed paper onto the coaster.
4. Smooth out bubbles gently.
5. Let it dry for 15–20 minutes.
6. Apply 2–3 thin coats of Mod Podge over the top to seal.
7. Let each coat dry completely.
8. Optional: Spray with acrylic sealer for extra protection.
9. Add felt pads underneath to prevent slipping.
10. Done — your fishy coasters are ready to use!
Tide Pool Poke Bowls
Ingredients
• 1 cup cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice
• 200g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1 cup seaweed salad (store-bought or homemade wakame salad)
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Optional: pickled ginger, sliced radishes, or shredded carrots for extra crunch
Instructions:
1. Cook the rice and keep it warm.
2. Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
3. Make the marinade: mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and grated ginger.
4. Marinate tofu cubes in the sauce for 10–15 minutes.
5. Optional: Lightly pan-fry tofu cubes until golden on all sides
6. Assemble bowls: divide warm rice into two bowls.
7. Arrange tofu, seaweed salad, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
8. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
9. Add any optional toppings like pickled ginger or radishes.
10. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the bowl if desired.
Quiz time!
1. What ocean is the largest on Earth?
Pacific
2. Which marine animal is known as the “king of the ocean”?
Shark
3. What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
Seventy
4. Which ocean is the deepest?
Pacific
5. What is the main gas produced by phytoplankton in oceans?
Oxygen
6. Which ocean borders the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic
7. Name the largest coral reef system.
GreatBarrierReef
8. What is the salty water body connected to the ocean but partially enclosed?
Sea
9. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?
Indian
10. What is the process of ocean water rising in temperature called?
Warming