Mumu, a woman born in the 1980s who once lived in the city and has now returned to her island home of Dongshan Island, Fujian Province.

Surrounded by coral reefs and sea waters, she traded the city’s bright lights for the gentle rhythm of the tides. Why did she choose to return? What opportunities can she create for her coastal hometown?

From cleaning up marine waste to creating art from sea glass, Mumu is breathing new life into her coastal hometown. Meanwhile, her heart finds peace in her hometown, and finds home in the sea.

Watch the video to see how this “island guardian” is helping the sea thrive again.