Our oceans are dying and some of us feel like zombies, going through this upcoming mass extinction, half dead already! In the wake of David Attenborough's mission statement, it is clear that the Ocean needs our most urgent intervention. They say nature is abundant and resilient. But guess what, today our Oceans are also at the limit of their resilience.
I have decided to do something about it and be a part of the solution.

I am inviting you to be part of this Collective. There are many incredible Ocean Heroes out there, as the damage to the Ocean is so colossal, that the effect is like a scary domino! That's why SeaLegacy stands out. From Turning the tide, Swell and to SeaLegacy ocean school, they provide proven ocean solutions across the world, as a collective, bringing all heroes who have pledged to use their talents to bring about positive change to our oceans. Cristina Mitty and Paul Nicklen are heroes who fight not only in the DARK but in the DEEP. They believe in Community, Conservation and Collaboration.

So, I would like to Contribute by auctioning my work, 'The Dead Do Die!' On exhibition at The RA to raise funds for SeaLegacy. We can't all be out there in the flesh (someday I hope to), but we can support those who do daily as Ocean Heroes.

Please donate to this page if you feel compelled to be a part of the solution, and bid for the painting if you would like your donation to go a long way.

‘The Dead Do Die!’ (594 x 841mm), vintage frame by Lacy Gallery, London. The minimum bid for the painting is £250. Should you choose to not bid for the painting, any donation for the cause is welcome!

To see more pictures of the painting, follow me on Instagram: @oscarraidarby

More informtation on the works and achievement of Cristina and Paul can be found at: https://www.sealegacy.org/

To book free tickets to The Young Artists' Summer Show 2020 at The Royal Academy of Arts, London: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/young-artists-summer-show