A Vibrant Coral Ecosystem of Thousands of Crocheted Sculptures Confronts the Climate Crisis — Colossal

A new report released this week by an Australian agency says that the 1,400-mile Great Barrier Reef has undergone its sixth mass bleaching. About 91 percent of the brightly colored marine ecosystems were affected by this most recent catastrophe, which occurs when water temperatures rise. Disasters like this are becoming more frequent as the climate crisis intensifies, prompting artists like Christine and Margaret Wertheim to respond with striking displays of what could be permanently lost. More

Thousands of crocheted sculptures confronts the climate crisis

In 'Ocean Sentinels,' Jason deCaires Taylor Installs Eight Hybrid Sculptures as Coral Guards — Colossal

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Crochet Your Next Big Catch with Free Patterns from the National Park Service — Colossal

Crocheted ocean art to fight global warming – DW – 01/30/2022

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Thousands of crocheted sculptures confronts the climate crisis

Our Changing Seas: A Ceramic Coral Reef by Courtney Mattison — Colossal

Networks of crafters around the world are creating crocheted coral reefs to advocate for climate action

PNW Community Coral Reef Project uses soft sculpture to share hard truths about endangered ecosystem

What is Art's Role in the Climate Crisis? Four Colossal Events Explore Connections and Solutions — Colossal

Our Changing Seas: A Ceramic Coral Reef by Courtney Mattison — Colossal

Crocheted ocean art to fight global warming – DW – 01/30/2022

Networks of crafters around the world are creating crocheted coral reefs to advocate for climate action

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