Acknowledging and addressing the roots of our #climatecrisis = caring for our octopuses 🐙🌎💙 Climate change is a significant factor driving the deoxygenation of our oceans. A study this year published in The Journal of Experimental Biology indicated that decreased levels of oxygen in the water could cause octopuses to go blind. “I think there is a tendency for businesses and politicians to avoid taking accountability for the environmental damage they cause in pursuit of profit,” said featured student artist Tessa Hall (12th grade, South Africa.) “I knew I wanted to show ‘our hand’ in the problem, and this is where my piece started, with oil-soaked hands hovering above a colourful underwater paradise. My goal was to express the fragility of the marine world, with the threat of destruction hanging above it like a Damocles Sword. Although humans can still save the environment, the situation is precarious and I wanted my piece to inspire people to take action before it’s too late.” · ...