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exposes the impermanence of life as we know it, with plants on floating refugee islands representing
a battle with the forces of nature.
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Evolving through the rising tides.
a message here about the how, when, and why I came up with the idea.
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construction and hypothesis
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
the science
the hive
inspiration
past writing & press
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A Collaborative Proposal
a statement about my desire to work with a team of scientists working in blue carbon/sea grasses, and doing other related research and experiments related to sea level rise and the health of the ocean.
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“Until I'm able to return to the work I started in the Maldives, I'll continue developing Submersive Gardening from my backyard, here in Washington D.C, and in the Chesapeake Bay.”
Jenna North