[1][2] The Malibu Foundation, a California-based non-profit organisation, 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 9 November 2012.

Over 800 students, teachers and volunteers met at Repulse Bay and helped create a piece of aerial artwork featuring a Chinese white dolphin, organised 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] To raise awareness, understanding and appreciation among Hong Kong youth about the state of the ocean and the health of its ecosystem.