Troy Watson, Protection Above & Below (ANIMALS 2025)

This image was captured on the hull of the ex-HMAS Adelaide off of the central coast of Australia. The image aims to show the advantageous ecological development that takes place on an isolated scuttled ship. The ships aim was to protect and allow the free world to flourish, once decommissioned the ship continues to provide a safe haven and home for the many wonderful species that call these waters home.

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