KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) celebrated 'World Oceans Day' on Friday by arranging a number of awareness raising activities which included lectures on plastic pollution, speech competitions on the theme 'World Oceans Day 2018.'

The masses awareness of adverse effects of marine pollution was raised through display of banners in residential areas and common places, said a statement of Navy.

Beach cleaning campaign/ walk by PN personnel involving local populace would also be held after the month of Ramadan.

On this World Oceans Day, Pakistan Navy re-affirmed its commitment to the sustainable usage of oceans while endeavoring to protect them from hazards of marine pollution.

Chief of the Naval Staff in his message for the day committed that PN will continue its efforts to protect, preserve and conserve the oceans for our future generations.

World Oceans Day is celebrated around the world on June 08 every year to highlight the significance of oceans and to promote awareness especially for sustainable use of oceans and marine resources.