The World Ocean Week in Xiamen, which is held once a year, commits itself to providing a working  platform for international cooperation and communication among the governments of coastal cities, national agencies, experts in marine science & technology, members of UN and other international organizations and members of relevant marine industry, enterprises and institutions. WOW intends to facilitate the healthy development of marine industries and to promote sustainable utilization of marine resources, publicizes the marine-related culture festivals, and involves the participation of the public and raise their awareness of marine environmental protection.