World Hydrography Day: 21 June
- Every year the World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June to make the public aware about the hydrography and the essential role that it plays in everyone’s life.
- The theme for 2021 WHD is “One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography ” .
- The United Nations General Assembly accepted a resolution to celebrate World Hydrography Day on every June 21 in 2005.
- The day is organised by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) since 2006 to publicise the work of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography.
- 21 June has been chosen for the day as it marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Hydrographic Organization on 21 June 1921.
- In 2021, IHO is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its formation.
- Hydrography deals with the study and measurement of the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, rivers and lakes.
- International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) headquarters location: Monte Carlo, Monaco