mark the ship’s return to the UK following the Darwin200 global voyage<\/a> – a two-year conservation expedition inspired by Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle.<\/p>\nThe sculpture is made from plastic collected along the way from the coasts of Brazil and Uruguay.<\/p>\n
It is based on Mattel’s toy of renowned primatologist Dame Jane, considered the world’s foremost chimpanzee expert.<\/p>\n
Mattel released its doll in 2022 as part of its Inspiring Women collection.<\/p>\n
Dame Jane said: “Daniela’s sculpture puts the spotlight on the plastic crisis and highlights the importance of working together towards a better future for all.”<\/p>\n
Raytchev said: “I created this piece to show how working in harmony with nature can turn waste into a message of hope.”<\/p>\n
The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Oosterschelde on Friday, a day after its return to London, to recognise the Darwin200’s role in promoting environmental conservation.<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the artwork’s sale will go toward Darwin200 and Dame Jane’s educational Roots and Shoots project.<\/p>\n
Every year, more than 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans. <\/p>\n
That is about one rubbish truck every minute, according to Darwin200.<\/p>\n
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Dame Jane is considered the planet’s foremost chimp expert<\/p>\n
According to the United Nations, if current trends continue there could be more plastic than fish by weight in the ocean by 2050.<\/p>\n
The public will be invited aboard the Oosterschelde between 10:00 and 13:00 BST and between 14:00 and 17:30.<\/p>\n
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