Hong Kong School Children Send a Global Message

November 15, 2012

Over eight hundred school children, teachers and volunteers stood together on a beach in Hong Kong to send a global message to “protect our ocean.” People gathered on Repulse Bay Beach, reported to be one of Hong Kong’s cleanest beaches, to create a massive human design of a Chinese White Dolphin in the sand.

The art design was conceived by 9-year-old Leung Man Hin of Kwai Ming Wu. Watch as the human beach art and ocean conservation message takes form in the time-lapse video below.

Those that attended reported that the aerial art event gave students reassurance that their voices and actions can make a difference. “This event is all about empowering students to understand their role in acting as stewards for ocean protection,” said Doug Woodring of the Ocean Recovery Alliance who helped organize event. “We believe that education through art, engagement and the power of communication can go a long way to achieving this end.”

Mission Blue applauds the success of this unique event and is encouraged to see the next generation of ocean ambassadors collaborating to make their voices heard!

Photos: Graham Uden/Ocean Recovery Alliance