Selkie Knots' One Art Piece at a Time: Upcycling Initiative Saving the Seas

How easy would it be if we pulled jewelry, wall hangings, baskets, bowls, or key rings out of the waste we produce?

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Ghost nets, as we know, are one of the biggest issues responsible for deteriorating marine life.

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Artists at Port Campbell, known as Selkie Knots, are upcycling the ocean debris and ghost nets found at the shore and create high-potential artworks out of it.

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They have opened a shop in Port Campbell where they sell upcycled art pieces.

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The majority of the artworks are made from upcycled ghost nets.

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A headdress and mandala made of ghost nets.

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Keyrings made of ocean plastic.

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Baskets and bowls made from ocean trash.

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Selkie Knots donates 20% of each sale to the Tangarao Blue foundation.

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