00:00The New York Aquarium is currently showcasing Wash the Shore, Art to Save the Ocean,
00:05an exhibit featuring 35 sculptures made entirely from marine debris plastic.
00:10Lake Clayton, director of the New York Aquarium, explains that the exhibit connects people with the beauty of ocean life,
00:17while highlighting the impact of plastics on the ocean.
00:20Artist Steve Wright uses everyday items like lighters, combs, and toothbrushes in his sculptures.
00:27He hopes that seeing these recognizable items will encourage visitors to consider using reusable alternatives.
00:34The non-profit Wash the Way, behind this exhibit, formed in 2010, in Bandon, Oregon.
00:39Since then, 14,000 volunteers have collected over 60,000 pounds of debris.
00:45Their plastic animals have been displayed across the U.S. and Canada,
00:49with one sculpture permanently displayed at the Smithsonian's National History Museum.
00:54The travel and exhibit will be on view at the New York Aquarium through September 2.
