Art Under The Sea: Saving An Ecosystem!
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The Tuscan Archipelago National Park has long been a victim of illegal plundering.
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Commercial trawlers have harmed it by dragging massive nets across the ocean floor, indiscriminately collecting fish, and destroying vital ecosystems.
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These submerged artworks are preventing illicit fishing in the area in a creative but effective way.
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The Casa dei Pesci, or House of Fish, sculpture park was formally inaugurated in 2013.
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The sculptures are also evolving into centers for biodiversity to flourish as lush layers of algae have formed over time.
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These sculptures have created a physical barrier to stop trawler nets.
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There are currently 39 of these undersea sculptures, each weighing between 10 and 15 tonnes.
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This underwater museum is for anyone who can arrange a visit, either through independently scheduled dives or guided scuba tours.
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