They’re novel if nothing else – fishmas trees at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
Four 7ft Christmas trees have been decorated with bright tropical fish and a range of items – from plastic bags to Chinese soup bowls – to highlight marine issues.
The Rubbish Tree is decorated entirely from rubbish (plastic bags, bottle tops, tin cans) representing marine pollution. The Coral Tree features tropical fish and twinkling coral coloured lights – a reminder of the delicate reefs that are being slowly eroded.
The Shark Finning Tree features 36 Chinese soup bowls – each one representing one million sharks; an estimated 36 million are killed for their fins annually.
Finally, the Save British Fish Tree is a jolly reflection of British shorelines – which face a not-so-jolly future unless habitats are protected.
The fifth tree, in the centre above, reflected climate change and was on show for 24 hours until it gradually melted away!
As well as the ‘fishmas’ trees, guests to the SEA LIFE London Aquarium can enjoy an icy Christmas Grotto in the Gentoo Penguins’ frosty Antarctic-themed home where they can meet Santa – as well as coming face to fin with thousands of awesome marine creatures.
Tickets cost £15.53 per adult and £11.25 per child. See www.visitsealife.com/london/
