Project develops a listening device to enhance awareness and empower communities in mangrove ecosystems, highlighting their importance.
The author discusses the development and implementation of Mangrove Acoustic Fossil, a project initiated in 2023 to address social and environmental issues surrounding Caribbean mangrove ecosystems in Colombia. Using critical organology and speculative fiction as guiding concepts, the project involved creating a portable listening device to be activated by local communities in the mangroves of Rincón del Mar and La Boquilla. The device facilitated an immersive sound experience, fostering a deeper connection with the mangroves and highlighting their ecological and cultural significance. The project emphasizes collaborative environmental regeneration and communal listening as responses to climate change and historical violence.
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