ocean awareness and activism (55 articles)
ocean awareness and activism refers to the efforts of organizations and individuals whose aim is to bring about social, political and environmental change in the areas of conservation, pollution and endangered species. this comprises governmental news, exhibitions and other projects.
christian holstad + FPT industrial exhibit huge cornucopia made of plastic waste in venice
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the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
vondom ibiza collection crafted from ocean plastic washed onto the island
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aiming to clean ocean plastic from the beaches of ibiza, vondom and eugeni quitllet remove and recycle this material to create the namesake furniture range.
aiming to clean ocean plastic from the beaches of ibiza, vondom and eugeni quitllet remove and recycle this material to create the namesake furniture range.
'undiscovered animal' washes to shore in cornwall, wheezing from plastic pollution
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the poignant short film referred to as, 'the creature,' tells the story of an unknown animal washing to shore, fighting for its right to breath a peaceful last breath.
the poignant short film referred to as, 'the creature,' tells the story of an unknown animal washing to shore, fighting for its right to breath a peaceful last breath.
the new raw uses ocean waste to create 3D-printed seashell sculptures
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'second nature' fights pollution by crafting abandoned fishing nets into sculptures which symbolize marine beauty and cleanliness.
'second nature' fights pollution by crafting abandoned fishing nets into sculptures which symbolize marine beauty and cleanliness.
studio drift proposes to sustainably rebuild the notre dame using recycled ocean plastic
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with more than $1 billion already pledged for the building's repair, the amsterdam-based firm is now calling for creatives to donate ideas for a sustainable reparation.
with more than $1 billion already pledged for the building's repair, the amsterdam-based firm is now calling for creatives to donate ideas for a sustainable reparation.
a stop motion fish made of plastic forks + spoons devastates marine life one frame at a time
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colorful sporks, spoons, forks and LEGOs appear in the skeleton of a long dead turtle.
colorful sporks, spoons, forks and LEGOs appear in the skeleton of a long dead turtle.
2,500 decommissioned train cars became artificial reefs in the atlantic ocean
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a reefing program saw the cars repurposed into artificial coral reef habitats.
a reefing program saw the cars repurposed into artificial coral reef habitats.
52 rusty fishing boats painted to preserve marine biodiversity
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patterns and colors were directly inspired by a known and respected species of the caribbean marine ecosystem, the parrotfish.
patterns and colors were directly inspired by a known and respected species of the caribbean marine ecosystem, the parrotfish.
this bubbly cosmic cave is an 'instagram trap' made from 18,000 recycled plastic cups
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single-use plastic cups are used for minutes, then tossed; any instagrammer or internet surfer caught in this cave of wonder, will have to remember that the next time they order »
single-use plastic cups are used for minutes, then tossed; any instagrammer or internet surfer caught in this cave of wonder, will have to remember that the next time they order takeout.
a monumental underwater city is imagined to revitalize endangered coral reefs
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yunil nam's 'the reef of silence' imagines processes of decay and regeneration -- recycled human bodies are transformed into nutrients that feed the growing coral.
yunil nam's 'the reef of silence' imagines processes of decay and regeneration -- recycled human bodies are transformed into nutrients that feed the growing coral.
lines of light mark inevitable sea level rise from climate change
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everything below these lines of light will one day be underwater.
everything below these lines of light will one day be underwater.
scientists now 'virtually certain' (99.9999%) humans are responsible for climate change
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the steady rise in surface temperatures have grubby fingerprints all over them.
the steady rise in surface temperatures have grubby fingerprints all over them.
168,000 used straws were artfully repurposed into two crashing waves of careless decisions
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each straw we use -- for 10 minutes or 10 seconds -- will likely float in oceans for 450 years.
each straw we use -- for 10 minutes or 10 seconds -- will likely float in oceans for 450 years.
volvo develops 3D-printed 'living seawall' to save the world's oceans from plastic pollution
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the project combines 50 tiles that mimic the root structure of mangrove trees.
the project combines 50 tiles that mimic the root structure of mangrove trees.
vanessa barragão's 'coral garden' addresses effects of the textile industry on the coral reefs
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all the materials used in the tapestry installation are drawn from the deadstock of an artisanal rugs factory in beiriz, portugal.
all the materials used in the tapestry installation are drawn from the deadstock of an artisanal rugs factory in beiriz, portugal.
jack + huei suggests pantone to help raise awareness of dying coral in 2020
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the creatives propose that the company names 'PANTONE bleached coral' the color of the year 2020.
the creatives propose that the company names 'PANTONE bleached coral' the color of the year 2020.
vanessa barragão upcycles industrial textile waste with the handcrafted ocean tapestry
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the tapestry represents planet earth’s vast area of salt water and a refusal to contribute to the production of industrial waste.
the tapestry represents planet earth’s vast area of salt water and a refusal to contribute to the production of industrial waste.
designboom TECH predictions 2019: let's stop plastic pollution
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the tide is turning on plastic pollution and there's an increase in designs made with ocean plastic.
the tide is turning on plastic pollution and there's an increase in designs made with ocean plastic.
aude bourgine honor creates embroidered and beaded coral sculptures
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capturing the beauty and fragility of coral for a series called 'poumons des océans,' the artist references the fragility of our oceans.
capturing the beauty and fragility of coral for a series called 'poumons des océans,' the artist references the fragility of our oceans.
sulapac, the biodegradable material that wants to fight plastic
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with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
underwater drones are delivering coral babies to the great barrier reef
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the undersea robot works by collecting, caring and dispersing microscopic coral larvae across the reef.
the undersea robot works by collecting, caring and dispersing microscopic coral larvae across the reef.
toxic sunscreen damaging coral reefs to be banned in pacific island
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the law defines reef-toxic sunscreen as containing any one of 10 chemicals researchers believe are linked to widespread damage to coral reefs.
the law defines reef-toxic sunscreen as containing any one of 10 chemicals researchers believe are linked to widespread damage to coral reefs.
scientists have discovered hundreds of microplastics in human poo
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researchers found microplastics in stool samples of people from eight countries suggesting the tiny particles may be widespread in the human food chain.
researchers found microplastics in stool samples of people from eight countries suggesting the tiny particles may be widespread in the human food chain.
enormous 'trash animals' inhabit an abandoned motel in las vegas
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bordalo II seeks to provoke viewers to consider the nature of humanity, waste production and the commodification of animal habitats.
bordalo II seeks to provoke viewers to consider the nature of humanity, waste production and the commodification of animal habitats.
artist doug aitken and parley's cyrill gutsch on how to save oceans with art
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'creative strategies' is the new series of artist interview documents produced by designboom. in this first article, novelist anne philippi talks to doug aitken and cyrill gutsch »
'creative strategies' is the new series of artist interview documents produced by designboom. in this first article, novelist anne philippi talks to doug aitken and cyrill gutsch about 'ocean awareness' and how art can inspire action for social and environmental change.
the ocean cleanup has launched its giant pac-man into the sea in bid to clear great pacific garbage patch
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the non-profit organisation based in the netherlands launched its beta cleanup system on saturday.
the non-profit organisation based in the netherlands launched its beta cleanup system on saturday.
freischärler's ever-growing floating city is built from recycled ocean plastic
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united plastic nation is a self-sufficient structure that grows both vertically and horizontally using plastic waste.
united plastic nation is a self-sufficient structure that grows both vertically and horizontally using plastic waste.
jun kamei's AMPHIBIO is a glimpse into human adaptation amidst rising sea levels
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amid the crisis of rising sea levels, material scientist jun kamei has proposed a gill-like-mask that is an innovative mix of a scuba + free diving experience.
amid the crisis of rising sea levels, material scientist jun kamei has proposed a gill-like-mask that is an innovative mix of a scuba + free diving experience.
