Geography 2050 (2020) The La Jolla Mosaic: The Intersection of Art, Oceanography and Geography

Summary

The La Jolla Mosaic unveils the beauty and significance of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla through a large lithium mosaic, merging art and education, showcasing marine life and geological wonders.

Highlights

🌊 Walter Monk’s legacy and his 1947 paper on the Grand Canyons of La Jolla inspired the creation of the mosaic.

🏞️ The Grand Canyons of La Jolla are a unique geological marvel, serving as a marine conservation area.

🎨 The mosaic, a creation of the Walter Monk Foundation, features half a million tiles and serves as an educational gateway to marine life.

📱 Each marine species featured on the map will have a QR code, facilitating learning and exploration.

🌐 The mosaic links geological features like faults to marine habitats, demonstrating the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

🌊 Walter Monk’s contributions to oceanography, including surf forecasting and tidal prediction, are celebrated.

🌍 The mosaic promises to inspire future generations of scientists and visitors to explore the wonders of the ocean.