Friday, August 8, 2014

Mangrove forest is born on a ship stranded in Australia

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Artists, designers, filmmakers and writers often post-apocalyptic scenarios imagine that reflect how the world after a destructive event. This ship stranded on the Australian coast may very well be one of the elements of these scenarios.

Built in 1911, the SS Ayrfield had many functions before being decommissioned in 1970. Transported supplies to the soles Americans who were stationed in the Pacific during World War II and also transported coal, referred to Inhabitat. Currently, is stranded in the interior West Homebush Bay in Sydney, where he is protected by heritage laws. Progressively, the vessel was claimed by a mangrove forest.

When served as a dumping ground to a set of industries, Homebush Bay used to have high levels of phthalates, DDT and other toxic chemicals. A big cleanup operation failed to improve the situation, though the Bay is not yet perfect. The surrounding area became also on stage for various recreational activities and Riverside residences.

The mangrove forest is now an attraction for the site, which is close to the Olympic Park.

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