Kids Ocean Day HK

Kids Ocean Day HK
Formation 2012
Purpose Waste minimisation, Education
Location
Parent organization
 Ocean Recovery Alliance

Kids Ocean Day HK was organized by Ocean Recovery Alliance to celebrate Kids Ocean Day in Hong Kong.[1][2]

Foundation

The Malibu Foundation, a California-based 501c3 non-profit organization, started Kids Ocean Day to connect children to the ocean and beaches, and to foster understanding of the environmental issues they face.[3] The first Kids Ocean Day Hong Kong was celebrated November 9, 2012. Over 800 students, teachers and volunteers met at Repulse Bay and helped create a piece of aerial artwork featuring a Chinese White Dolphin, organized by aerial artist John Quigley of Spectral Q.[4] The design was based on 9 year old Leung Man-Hin's artwork which won the drawing competition for the event.[3][5]

Goal

To raise awareness, understanding and appreciation among Hong Kong youth about the state of the ocean and the health of its ecosystem.[2]

Events

References

  1. ↑ "Kids Ocean Week: Connecting kids to the beaches & oceans". Little Steps.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kids Ocean Week".
  3. 1 2 "Kids Ocean Day".
  4. ↑ "Kids Ocean Day Openwaterpedia".
  5. ↑ "Interview with Doug Woodring". RTHK. 2012-11-09.

External links

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