The symbiotic relationship between coral and aquatic organisms should not be taken for granted; yet increasing amounts of reefs are deteriorating. Coral is a significant aspect of ocean life and helps make way for new, healthy organisms. These fragile ecosystems are constantly threatened by human controlled forces like pollution, careless fishing practices, and climate change with many already destroyed. I based my artwork off of endangered coral reefs to express how society is taking advantage of nature’s gifts. I painted in a variety of trash that typically pollute the oceans. Creating a white and gray checkered pattern on the trash, I attempted to resemble the pattern of an object deleted in Photoshop. In contrast to the transparency grids, I illustrated beautiful coral and oceanic creatures. The purpose of this piece is to raise awareness for magnificent coral reefs endangered due to human actions.

Corals reefs are dying because of negative human activities. The lack of awareness surrounding the reefs have contributed to its destruction. Education paves our future. When awareness is spread, the ocean is bright and full of life. The plants and other organisms above the book live in a healthy ecosystem, free of negative human interventions. However, when the awareness of our environment ceases, pollutants begin to destroy the coral reef. This is illustrated underneath the book where the ocean is lifeless, corals are bleached, and fish are entangled in human waste. Pollution is steadily creeping into marine life and joining the jellyfish. The book will close and coral reefs will only exist in history books if the pollution is not stopped. We must take immediate action by spreading coral reef awareness and stop the cycle of waste before it is too late.