“The Underwater” has made waves at North Bay Village’s Treasure Island Elementary, showcasing an interactive public mural designed to spark crucial conversations about climate change. The mural’s vibrant “7” represents the school’s elevation above sea level, emphasizing the importance of understanding our community’s future amidst rising sea levels.

Cortada’s initiative extended to an engaging presentation for the NBV summer camp kids, where he educated them about the impacts of rising seas and the need to preserve our natural environment. North Bay Village Mayor Brent Latham joined the presentation, highlighting the village’s proactive measures to adapt to sea level rise and demonstrating how local leadership is actively working on solutions.

Students received innovative yard signs equipped with QR codes, allowing families to discover their home’s elevation above sea level by scanning the code and entering their address. This initiative encourages students to place these signs in their front yards, creating a visual representation of our community’s vulnerability to sea level rise and motivating neighbors to engage with elected officials on this pressing issue.