While visiting with the animals at SeaWorld one message was clear; it’s up to us to save the world we live in for future generations. SeaWorld Parks have joined together with the Washed Ashore Project to enlighten us to the waste polluting our world’s ocean in a creative way; through art.
Artist and veteran educator, Angela Haseltine Pozzi, has worked with countless volunteers to create huge Sculptures Of Sea Life that are made from debris found along the shores. There are twelve sculptures in all that can be found at SeaWorld’s parks.
From a distance these are striking and colorful works of art. Step closer, and you’re surprise to find plastic bottles, beach shovels, and even tooth brushes make up these creatures. It’s unbelievable to realize how much waste litters our oceans. In fact, they found almost ton of garbage per mile on remote beaches in Alaska.
The phot above is one example found in Washed Ashore Traveling Exhibits that features collections of intricate, beautifully designed, giant sea life sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches. See their website for current news, other locations to view sculptures, and support clean up.