I was instantly drawn to the original image due to the simple fact that I have a great love for aquariums. The perspective in the image is bold and makes a statement that tells me that the only thing between the viewer and the sea-life is a thick pane of glass. After overthinking why we as humans find it a necessity to capture wildlife for our entertainment, I began to wonder what their natural habitats really look like and if they would be better off living in the ocean. The immediate answer to this is, yes. I then began to think about how our oceans have been consumed with pollution, all of which could be eliminated if we took responsibility for our actions. After a little research revolving how climate change is affecting our oceans, I stumbled upon information that explained the multitude of waste in the Pacific Ocean, better known as The Great Pacific Ocean Patch. The digital remix illustrates the amount of waste that we, as humans, are causing and highlights the juxtaposition of what the natural habitat really looks like for sea animals.
Remixed by Nicole Burnor
Original image citation: STERN Magazine (Germany) | 2007
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