The 2026 World Ocean Week opened on Thursday in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, unveiling five outcomes, including a seamount-focused publication and a dedicated ecological and environmental data product related to the BBNJ framework. 

The outcomes are intended to deepen understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and support global ocean governance.

The week also features 33 activities, including seminars on marine science and ecology and industry and business matchmaking events, to advance global ocean governance and the high-quality development of the blue economy.