# Bottle Sea Creature Art The Fish Sculptures on Botafogo Beach Promotes Sustainability By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-sculptures-on-botafogo-beach References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/giant-fish-sculptures-made-from-discarded-plastic-bottles-in-rio/) & [uncsd2012.org](http://www.uncsd2012.org/about.html) The [giant fish sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) on Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are made using [abandoned plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection). This incredible creation features humongous fish structures that are lit at night and illuminate the coast. The fish have been built as if they are coming out of the sand, and send a message to be more environmentally conscious about the fish living in the sea. This project was a part of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20), which runs until June 22nd, 2012. The goal for this conference is to bring together world leaders along with thousands of others to find solutions to improve social equity, environmental protection and lessen poverty. This conference marks the 20th anniversary of the [United Nations Conference on Environment and Development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) in 1992. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Art:** Opportunity for artists to use recycled materials and promote environmental consciousness through creative expression. - **Nighttime Illumination:** Innovation in lighting design using creative structures to illuminate public spaces and enhance cultural aesthetics. - **Plastic Waste Management:** Demand for solutions to repurpose and recycle plastic waste into unique and functional structures for public installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to explore sustainable practices and utilize unconventional materials for their creations. - **Lighting:** Companies specializing in lighting technologies can develop innovative and eco-friendly solutions for nighttime illumination in public spaces. - **Waste Management:** Organizations focused on plastic waste management can create partnerships with artists and designers to repurpose discarded materials for artistic installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Volleyball Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-trophy.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md)