Italian Fisherman Uses Underwater Marble Statues to Combat Illegal Fishing

An Italian fisherman has created an underwater museum featuring 49 marble sculptures to protect the seabed from industrial trawling, an innovative method that has reportedly led to fish returning to the area.

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Giant marble statues guard Italy’s seas from illegal fishing

An Italian fisherman has come up with an innovative way to protect the seabed from industrial fishing. He has created an underwater museum featuring 49 marble sculptures, designed to deter illegal trawling vessels. As a result, fish are returning to the area, and marine biodiversity is beginning to thrive once again.

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