Mythical sea creatures like the three-metre-tall Net Man - made of old fishing nets from Aberdeen - have invaded the Stanley promenade. But there's no need to run - they are part of an "art walk" taking place alongside an annual film festival celebrating all things oceanic.
The Hong Kong-San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival returns for a second year today with a diverse selection of more than 30 films at cinemas and outdoor venues such as Shek O beach.
The San Francisco leg of the event started in California a decade ago to raise awareness of marine conservation and came to Hong Kong for the first time last year.
The addition of the ocean art walk in Stanley features works from local and international artists who have used found objects such as plastic bottles, old fishing nets and wooden pallets.
"Often people come to Stanley for shopping or eating but this is a great way for people to learn something, be inspired - and it draws more awareness to the ocean," said Doug Woodring, founder of non-profit environmental charity Ocean Recovery Alliance, which organised the festival with support from the Southern District Council and Stanley Plaza.
Woodring said the week-long film festival covered a range of topics such as sharks, turtles, surfing and fishing.