With the increasing importance of maritime status and the increasing complexity of maritime disputes,drawing wisdom from predecessors' thinking and practical exploration of the ocean will help advance our strategy of becoming a maritime power.Based on his practical understanding,management,and utilization of the ocean,Tan Kah-Kee's formed a distinctive view on the ocean:defending maritime rights and maintaining maritime security;developing maritime transportation and vigor-ously expanding maritime interests;establishing aviation schools to cultivate marine talents;stressing marine resources and de-veloping marine science.He strongly called for understanding and utilizing the ocean,and personally participated in practical exploration,making outstanding contributions to the our country's marine cause.