Mermaid Stone at the Beach

 A stone partially buried in the sand captivates with green drapes. The green cascades down like flowing hair, while the stone’s contours suggest a graceful, mythical face. Pareidolia is the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern.

Red Seaweed

Seaweed plays a vital role in marine ecosystems and beyond. It acts as a primary producer, converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, which supports the entire oceanic food chain. By providing habitat and food for countless marine species, seaweed sustains biodiversity and helps maintain healthy ocean environments. Additionally, seaweed absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, contributing to climate regulation.

<-- A Piece of Systems Ecology

Created at the Art+Science residency at NCEAS (National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis)

© Science Visualization Lab of the University of Applied Arts Vienna, Austria