Coral Reefs Acrylic

This painting was entered for the Octopus Climate Change Competition “Portraits from the Precipice.”
An original, contemporary interpretation of an important theme, with vivid colours and lots of detail. Coral reefs are under threat from climate change as they are very sensitive to water temperature.

They. are often called "rainforests of the sea". Shallow coral reefs form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. They occupy less than 0.1% of the world's ocean surface, yet they provide a home for at least 25% of all marine species. Coral reefs are built by colonies of tiny animals found in marine water that contain few nutrients.

They are fragile ecosystems, partly because, as mentioned, they are very sensitive to water temperature. They are under threat from climate change and the warming of the oceans, oceanic acidification, blast fishing, cyanide fishing for aquarium fish, sunscreen use, overuse of reef resources, and harmful land-use practices causing water pollution, which can harm reefs by encouraging excess algal growth.

This painting would make an instant focal point in any room in the home or office. It comes signed and dated by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity and will be carefully packed for delivery in bubble wrap and a professionally designed box. I will use Royal Mail Special Next Day Delivery, so that you will know when to expect it to arrive - very useful if you are out at work. Alternatively you can have it delivered to your workplace.
Original artwork with signed Certificate of Authenticity
W 20.00" x H 16.00" D 1.50"
Media: acrylic
Surface: Chunky box canvas. Painted in best quality acrylic on primed, acid free, cotton duck canvas on a frame. The sides are painted white, so no further expensive framing is necessary.