National Zoo exhibit illustrates plight of polluted oceans
Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., hosts “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea”, an exhibit of sculptures made from plastic debris collected from...
“We’re excited to bring conservation science and art together to connect our visitors to the impact of trash on ocean health,” said Dennis Kelly, Zoo director, in a release. “The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is committed to saving marine species and is a pioneer in coral-reef research and conservation. While intricate and captivating, these sculptures are a powerful reminder of our personal role and responsibility in preserving global biodiversity on land and in the sea.”
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