This Fiskkarta (Fish Map) is a satirical art piece created for the Swedish organization Västkuststiftelsen (The West Coast Foundation). It uses the format of a traditional biological identification poster to highlight the problem of marine litter. Instead of actual fish species, the poster classifies common plastic waste found in the ocean using mock Latin names. It serves as a commentary on how “unnatural” debris has become a permanent part of our marine ecosystems.
Here are a few notable translations from the Swedish and mock Latin:
1. PET-flaska (Lagena plastica): Plastic water bottle.
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