Art: Vikki Quill, William Gladstone, Barbara Cuckson, Jason Benedek, Aboriginal Australian rock engraving.
Scientific data: Nicholas Kiraly, John Church, So Kawaguchi et al. 2012-2018
Ocean
"...Circling, spiralling, crossing lines
describe complex systems -
physical, biological, emotional.
Human hands create
to suit human desires
Phytoplankton create
most oxygen we breathe.
More C02 seeps into the water.
than many organisms can bear.
C02 acidifies water.
Is the problem human?
Can the solution be human?
Connectivity is felt
and measured.
Oceans warm
sea levels rise."
Lisa Roberts with Susan Anderson, Coordinator of Linchpin - the ocean project and krill biologist Steve Nichol
Oceanic Living Data was begun in 2012. This story evolves to reflect growing knowledge. Key scientific data come from the University of Technology Sydney and the Australian Antarctic Division. Iconography comes from visual and performing artists around the world.
The first iteration was presented at the 2012 Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting at CCAMLR in Hobart.
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2024 Krill Song |
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2022 Raising Darwin |
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2022 Flying Sisters |
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2021 Water Flows |
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2009 Yam Sex |
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2020 Tree Spirit |
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2019 Algae Oxygen |
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2020 Otter Song |
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2020 Echidna Family |
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2018 Mother Country |
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2018 Ocean Breath |
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2016 Human Inseparable |
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2007 Cellular Memories |
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