Sharks, schools of silversides, and the rest

Sharks, schools of silversides, and the rest

Dive with schools of fish, sense like a shark, discover the environment by drone, by foot, or by boat, and get a guided tour through a world of photos, videos and sound on the „Virtual Maldives“!

In this semester’s project of the collaboration between Merz Akademie and CASCB, art and design students worked together with scientists during 15 weeks to create a Virtual Reality exhibition of the “loopy loops and sharky sharks“ project, that explores the collective hunting strategies of blacktip reef sharks and the coordinated responses of fish schools in the coastal waters of the Maldivesand aims to provide new insights into the dynamics of these complex marine systems and their underlying behavioral mechanisms.

Involved People
Course leaders: Prof. Mario Doulis and Jörg Frohnmayer, Merz Akademie
Researchers: Angela Albi, Luke Costello, CASCB/University of Konstanz
Students: Zoé Kellermann, Karl Hartnigk, Lars Weber, Philipp Hinterkopf
Organization and Communication: Simone Strauf, Daniela Göpfrich, Elisabeth Böker, CASCB

Above & Below Karl Hartnigk

This project offers a different approach to discovering the breathtaking beauty of one of the Maldives islands. Users will have the opportunity to explore the islands from multiple perspectives. Fly a drone to capture stunning aerial views of the island, or join a guided tour to experience the charm of the Maldives. For ocean enthusiasts, the project includes a trip on a local boat to a diving location, where Users can dive into crystal-clear waters, swim alongside schools of fish, and admire the Maldives’ rich and diverse marine life.

Discover the Maldives in a different way. Fly with a drone and explore the islands from above, or embark on a guided tour on one of their islands. Prefer the ocean? Drive with a local boat to a diving spot and immerse yourself in the underwater world, swimming alongside schools of fish and admire the rich marine life the Maldives has to offer.