Mystic Aquarium - Marine Debris / Beach Cleanup Equity Program

Marine Debri SEPT 2024 - 2026

In late 2024 Jac Lahav will be working in collaboration with the Mystic Aquarium and Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) to bring environmental awareness to life through art, with a special focus on marine debris and ocean conservation. As part of this initiative, Lahav is creating two life-sized penguin stand-up art pieces, coloring book pages on ocean wildlife, and will be working alongside Norwich artist Samson Tonton to create a large scale sea turtle painting/sculpture.

Lahav’s penguins will be featured in a mobile educational display designed to engage visitors and promote sustainable practices, particularly reducing single-use plastics that harm our oceans and marine wildlife. The project aims to spark conversation and action, encouraging people to think about how their everyday choices affect the environment.

The penguin stand-ups are both visually engaging and serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting our oceans and the species that depend on them. Through this partnership, we hope to reach a broad audience, from tourists to local residents, and inspire real change in how we treat our planet.

Stay tuned for updates on this project and ways you can get involved in supporting ocean conservation through art!