In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8th June, SEA LIFE London Aquarium is displaying a brand-new artwork, made entirely from plastic and rubbish collected from along the River Thames and Southbank.
Created using cardboard, bottles, cups, wrappers and other plastic all gathered from along the banks of the river by dedicated SEA LIFE team members and volunteers, the art piece depicts an aerial view of the Thames filled with eels.
The eels in the artwork represent SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s support of the Thames European Eel Project, which helps to monitor and protect the critically endangered species, and make their habitats more accessible with eel ladders.
The ‘Collect to Protect’ visual art is stationed in SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s Conservation Cove zone and will be on display until 8th June.
SEA LIFE supports global charity SEA LIFE Trust, helping to provide vital practical care for marine animals through their sanctuaries, fund conservation projects and deliver campaigns that make a positive difference to marine habitat and wildlife across the world.
The charity, which works globally to protect our world’s oceans, has partnered with the most famous pool cleaner on the planet, The P00l Guy. As seen here, The P00l Guy, real name Miles Laflin, has for the first time ever polluted the pristine to show his 15m social media followers the real impact humans are having on our oceans.
Discover the wonder under London this World Oceans Day at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, with 6,000 creatures across 14 unique zones, taking you on a journey from the deepest depths of the sea to the rainforest.
For more information and to donate to the SEA LIFE Trust, visit https://www.sealifetrust.org/en/
SEA LIFE London Aquarium, situated on the South Bank, is open seven days a week. For the latest opening times, feeding times, prices and more see http://www.visitsealife.com/london/
