Cleared, Photos of Fish That Have Been Dyed and Treated to Reveal Their Skeletons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the photo series “Cleared”, scientist and photographer Adam Summers reveals the skeletons and cartilage of fish by using a scientific process that preserves small animals while revealing their skeletal tissues. The process, known as clearing and staining, involves using ink to stain bones and cartilage while using a chemical and enzyme to bleach skin and dissolve flesh. The fish is then immersed in translucent glycerin and photographed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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