Issues Facing the Ocean: Biodiversity Loss

Issues Facing the Ocean: Plastic Pollution by Nikki Scioscia Fine-art Giclée print on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm museum-grade archival paper 16 x 20 InchesLimited Edition of 50 Signed & Numbered Printed with ♥ by Static Medium Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery Artist Statement "In collaboration with PangeaSeed Foundation, I illustrated threats to oceanic ecosystems through portraits of contemporary female marine biologists. By representing these women in connection with the environments they love, I have portrayed the spirit of the ocean as challenged, yet resilient- and ultimately as the source of all life.The second print in this series, Biodiversity Loss, features the marine biologist and first Black woman science TV host, Danni Washington. While planning this illustration, I spoke with Danni about threatened ocean species that are close to her heart, like the Staghorn and Elkhorn coral that form her hair in this image.Coral reefs are home to diverse marine species, and