Recently I visited Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, Australia where I was particularly impressed by some anti-pollution art pieces. The first picture shows three tropical fish hanging from hooks - exactly the type of fish which inhabit the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Their bodies were filled with plastic bottles. The sign above read “Stop Plastic Pollution”. Fish swallow plastic, because in the water it looks clear, so I thought this was a beautiful and clever way to make a statement about the impact of pollution.
The next photos show a huge snake - which stretched almost the width of the park, filled again with used plastic bottles. This giant sculpture had a hand made sign in front which said “Our litter builds unlovable mountains.” I thought this was a simple, yet beautiful message.
The last photo shows two sails, which are made from old fishing nets. These ‘sails’ show the types of animals on the reef which can get caught up in these fishing nets if they are not disposed of properly. These animals can also be affected by plastic pollution. Once again, the materials used and the placement of these pieces make them not only visually striking, but deliver the anti-plastic pollution message in a powerful way.
I am inspired by the work of local guides such as @ErmesT and @KarenVChin with the #cleantheworld initiative. As a local guide, I want my home to stay as beautiful and pristine as possible and, the truth is, the responsibility for this starts with me.
@JustineE I like the fish. First I thought this photo is from Japan. It is nice the locals in Port Douglas have the environmental awareness. They show it with creativity. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
The whale, commissioned by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the National Parks Service, and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, was in exhibition until January 2019 but, if you have time, I suggest you a visit to Crissy field in any case, for the special view of the Golden Gate bridge
While I am responding to your post, I am writing an article to explain why, on the next few years, our lifestyle will have to change completely, if we want to survive in our planet. A copy of the article will be shared in Connect probably in a month.
Thank you for your feedback @ErmesT and for tagging @DavidTito . I just read the post by @br14n . Impressive that they were able to coordinate so many community groups to help in this clean up. I look forward to reading your upcoming article. In Australia we have started making changes like banning plastic bags and plastic straws. Slowly people are building awareness and changing habits and behaviours. We all need to do our bit.
Oh my… Oh my goodness, @JustineE I think this is more like Clean The Ocean and it appears to me that you have done that… and you also being very resourceful, Junk turn into a presentational work of art. @ErmesT this has to be the first of its kind. this is good as done in Local Guides Clean The World - The Map
@JustineE I’m doing something a bit more behind the scene and I know I’m going to doing some more along those lines I can feel it. This is to help everyone give a clear perspective of where you are in the Clean The World Project. Here is a nicely cropped screenshot of the editors’ View Which is me. The Connect for everyone to view at there own leisure is here Local Guides Clean The World - The Map
@ErmesT should we see if @TraciC has a few moments for this occasion, I know she is a busy woman if she has a moment she will.
And I’ve gotta get over to @JustineE Attendee of the week*Deni or @brittym *will be waiting for me
It looks like a beautiful view, with a heartbreaking presentation of art. And this is makes senses to arouse the awareness of all of us, lovers of natural beauty, to immediately realize that the little we have disposed of will have a massive impact on habitat along rivers and the vast ocean. And this is a perfect example of that.
Thank you for sharing this amazing post. I will share it in my community and also with volunteers who always support the environmental care movement around my place
Wow @TheEagleEye - just read the article. And it was found in my suburb! Amazing that you can’t even touch it because the toxins can be absorbed through human skin. Scary for dogs and natives animals. Will be interesting to see how they handle this situation. Thanks for sharing.
It is nice the locals in Port Douglas have the environmental awareness. They show it with creativity. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
