Ghost nets (fishing nets abandoned or lost from sailing vessels) are known to kill as many as 200 species of marine animal and bird as they float through the water. Individual pieces of net more than 6km long have been found in the waters off northern Australia.
Aboriginal communities in the Gulf of Carpentaria and Torres Strait are leading the way in dealing with ghost net, removing it from beaches through their Caring for Country and Ranger programs. In recent years artists have also got involved, experimenting with how to use the net to make useful and beautiful objects.
Ghost Nets, a large new artwork commissioned by the Australian Museum is now on display in the museum’s permanent Indigenous Australians exhibition space.
So beautiful. I love seeing and hearing stories of how "garbage" can be converted into such beautiful works of art. Thanks goodness for those who care enough have the skill and desire to help save our planet!
@888rachel fishing nets are so destructive - it is such a shame more isn't done to prevent it @bill_fe the art works are lovely - I will show more through the month
I don't think people realise how much damage nets can do to our Marine life.
A fav. :)
@bill_fe the art works are lovely - I will show more through the month