Description
Depicts fish and a baby sea turtle navigating ocean currents. The piece addresses the effects of climate change on turtle nesting and the importance of minimizing human interference.The water shows the effect of the motion of fish and a baby sea turtle trying to move into the deep ocean and start its way up the change of life and help its species to survive another century.Moving a fast pace of the sun light on their back as the current moves them though the currents.
Climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites; it alters sand temperatures, which then affects the sex of hatchlings. Three species of sea turtles are now classified as endangered, with two of those being critically endangered.
Why can't we touch baby sea turtles? Unnecessary touching can stress and disorient them, making them vulnerable to predators and getting lost. Imprinting Issues! A baby turtle's journey to the ocean is crucial for "imprinting," a process that helps female turtles return to their birthplace to lay eggs as adults.
Additional Information
Artists: |
Susan Andreasen |
Orientation: |
Landscape |
Type: |
Oil Painting |
Subject: |
Sea Turtle |
Rights: |
Original |
