Reaching out

Sea Beyond will distribute marine science culture kits to schools in Guizhou province.

The kit contains a booklet that introduces the wonders of the ocean — its currents, its biodiversity at depth, and its role in the climate system — and sparks curiosity through engaging questions, marine-themed art materials and illustrations, as well as cut-out figures of aquatic organisms to visualize where these species live.

Teachers will be provided with tailored materials and guidance to deliver ocean-focused lessons in their classrooms, bringing the spirit of conservation to inland areas through art, sowing the seeds of marine culture and environmental awareness.

"When the children learned that they could go to Shanghai, they were thrilled, and their eyes shone with anticipation. This trip enables the children of Rongjiang to step out of the mountains and experience the educational resources of a first-tier city, planting in their hearts the seeds of dreams," says teacher Zhang Weilan, who is accompanying the students.

"Most of these kids seldom travel outside Guizhou. Their understanding of Shanghai and the ocean mainly comes from textbooks, television and the internet. This visit is a brand-new experience for them, giving them a real sense of knowledge related to the ocean."