This underwater sculpture park is helping rewild marine ecosystems. Here’s how

Aug 31, 2021

these are underwater sculptures in the Mediterranean sea

Bringing the underwater world to life. Image: MUSAN

Johnny Wood

Writer, Forum Agenda

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these are marine sculptures of giant trees in the Mediterranean sea

‘Living’ sculptures of giant trees, and even people, are turning art into marine conservation beneath the waters of the Mediterranean sea.' Image: MUSAN

these underwater statues could promote health in the marine ecosystem

The statutes are designed to encourage natural marine growth to settle on them. Image: MUSAN

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