# Plastic Bottle Sea Creatures The Botafogo Beach Fish Sculpture Brings Awareness to Marine Life By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botafogo-beach-fish-sculpture References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/giant-fish-sculptures-made-from-discarded-plastic-bottles-in-rio/) & [hungeree](http://hungeree.com/society/plastic-bottle-fish-sculpture-on-botafogo-beach/) The Botafogo Beach Fish Sculpture will conjure up thoughts of long-gone mythological marine creatures that used to roam the seas before the human species was born. A large scale creation, it is completely constructed out of plastic bottles, making it a giant eco-friendly work of art. Created as part of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, also known as Rio+20, the Botafogo Beach Fish Sculpture is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vibrantly illuminated from within, it provides a striking ambiant light during the nighttime. Mesmerizing both during the day and after dark, it is a beautiful tribute to [marine life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat). More than that, the enormity of the Botafogo Beach Fish Sculpture once again illustrates how many plastic bottles litter the earth. Thus, the [outdoor installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) sends an important message in a beautiful manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Art:** There is a growing trend of creating art using sustainable materials, such as plastic bottles, to raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Sustainable Sculptures:** The use of recycled materials in large-scale sculptures is becoming popular as a way to showcase creativity while promoting sustainability. - **Nighttime Illumination:** The trend of incorporating lighting elements into outdoor sculptures enhances their visual impact, especially during nighttime. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of unconventional materials like plastic bottles to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious works of art. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Hotels, resorts, and tourist destinations can utilize eco-friendly sculptures to enhance their sustainability efforts and attract environmentally conscious travelers. - **Environmental Awareness Campaigns:** Non-profit organizations and environmental groups can leverage outdoor installations and sculptures to communicate messages about plastic pollution and marine life conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Upcycled Volleyball Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-trophy.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Marine Waste Display Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/display-fixture.md)