It has been one year since Xiamen Coordination Office of the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence of China (COSEE China) fidly opened and began to host programs promoting ocean sciences to all walks of life.Though small,we have made significant strides by making our name known to the greater Xiamen community and getting the local populace to "Think Blue".By working with local schools and faculty and hosting events such as summer camps and open days,we continue to promote our goals of (1)improving ocean literacy and awareness at the K-12,public,and university levels,(2)fostering relationships between ocean scientists and educators,both internationally and domestically,and (3) bringing marine sciences to the forefront of national development strategies.