Italian fishermen protect seabed from fishing.
An Italian fisherman made an underwater museum. It uses 49 marble sculptures. The goal is to stop illegal fishing and help the ocean.
The fisherman created the museum to protect the seabed from damage. The sculptures are designed to stop trawlers from scraping the ocean floor. This has led to a return of fish to the area. The project is in a protected natural park. The museum is helping to improve the health of the marine life.
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Highlights
Underwater Museum Created
An Italian fisherman made an underwater museum with marble statues.
Statues Block Trawlers
The statues stop large boats from damaging the seabed.
Marine Life Returns
Fish and other sea life are returning to the area.
Protecting Natural Park
The project protects a natural park's marine environment.
49 Marble Sculptures Used
The museum uses 49 large marble sculptures.