Crayon Of The Seas: Experience A Visual Exploration Of Marine

Do you know how many varieties are in our ocean?

Marine biodiversity is the combination of life in our ocean. It includes all animals, plants and microorganisms living in our ocean, from barnacles to whales to Carol reefs. The term is also used to describe the abundance of species living in an area.

Some places have such a large of different and rare species; that they are referred to as biological "hotspots". These areas of high biodiversity generally support important biological processes such as spawning, nurseries, or feeding areas. Some also have species not found anywhere else in the world.

Examples of marine biodiversity hotspots include the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem off the coast of Namibia and the Central Indo-Pacific region, which includes the Carol reefs of Southeast Asia and Australia and contains the most species of any ocean area.

What do crayons, satellites, and marine biodiversity have in common?

Source: Planet Image

The Crayons of the Seas project by SKY Perfect JSAT, one of Asia's largest satellite communication companies based in Japan. Crayons of the Seas is a science-meets-art collaboration that created one-of-a-kind hues of biodegradable crayons representing twelve colours of the ocean based on Planet's satellite imagery of our watery highways. The Crayons recently won accolades from the likes of iF Design and Red Dot, but it is not just the creative design that's turning heads.

What started as spur-of-the-moment inspiration was also a matter of urgency. "Because the 12 colours in the crayon box are colours produced by nature, they may never be seen again if the environment changes (Climate change). The crayon project's primary designer. "These colours illuminate the world, and we hope that interest in these colours, the environment and creatures that Satellite imagery of marine ecosystems inspired the SKY Perfect JSAT Crayons of the Seas project. Planet Labs PBC.

FROM CURIOSITY TO CRAYONS

Locally dubbed the "Rotten Sea" of Ukraine, otherwise known as Sivash Lake, the saltwater lagoon on the west coast of the Azov Sea emits a foul smell during summer months due to its shallowness. The lake is famous for its rare pink-tinted salt that causes the water's reddish tone. It's an unexpected crimson shade. On our earth, seas of various colours wonder others. You can search a myriad of seas colours –– golden, black, and green.

The question is, how curiosity comes from crayons?

The idea of putting the colours into crayons of the oceans. But why were the colours that why? Where were they?

The 12 colours palette of Crayons of the Seas represent. But, why crayons, and what does it have to do with marine conversation? The creatives behind this project wanted to develop an educational experience and kindle curiosity within kids because “crayons are among the first art supplies children pick up.”. By providing them with immersive learning opportunities, they could nurture an awareness and appreciation of the natural world from an early age. Additionally, inspired color palette, the packaging was designed to provide information like the location pictured in the satellite imagery and the environmental issues facing those waters.

Crayons of the Seas is a testament to how the creative possibilities of satellite imaging know no limit. We continue to push the boundaries of satellite imaging by refining our geospatial data capabilities, such as high-frequency imaging, near real-time monitoring capabilities, fine spatial image resolutions in multiple spectral bands, change detection analysis, and integration with other input sources for easier confirmation and aligning of data to generate more accurate assessments of environmental impacts.

The innovative project like the Crayons of the Seas will, Planet plans to support this process that will continue to empower the next generation of climate advocates. Feeling inspired to explore the colors of the seas and mountains yourself?

Go and take inspiration website gallery and start your own colourful project.