One of the top stories on NPR's homepage today was a story on the future of ocean sounds. Not the noise of crashing waves but rather the sounds of ocean life and the noises that are interfering with them. The ubiquitous sounds of ships have effected everything from fish migration to whale calls. These drastic changes in animal behavior could mean devastation for the larger oceanic eco-system.
The article brings to mind the content of Whatismissing.net, an online environmental memorial dedicated to the loss (or future losses) of the planet. Created by Maya Linn, the artist responsible for the Vietnam Memorial, the website creates multi-media layers of disappearing natural phenomena in the form of plot points placed around the globe. As of this past Earth Day, site-visitors are allowed to upload their own "memories" creating a unique, creative, and interactive way to conceptualize the affects of climate change. However, the project is linked with a foundation that donates funds towards environmental advocacy. The videos featured here were a part of a series put up in Times Square by MTV's Creative Times public art project.
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