In Italy, underwater sculptures to prevent overfishing

Meanwhile in Tuscany, Italy, these underwater sculptures are protecting marine life from overfishing…

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00:30The sea cannot only be taken, it must also be given.

00:58Today art is part of this project to save nature.

01:29The project aims to build a large protected area from the damage of stray fishing.

01:37It is an indiscriminate fishing, there are nets that scratch the bottom and have at least two negative effects.

01:45The first is the indiscriminate capture of organisms,

01:49organisms that are often thrown dead in the sea.

01:58The second is the indiscriminate capture of organisms that are thrown dead in the sea.

02:07The blocks were insufficient, so I bought them and thousands of tourists helped me pay for them.

02:13The blocks were installed to create a large protected area to prevent the passage of stray fishermen

02:22from entering the area.

02:28In addition to these blocks, which have a mechanical function to prevent entry,

02:38statues were also placed, which are the contribution of various artists.

02:43Today there are more than 800 dissuasive units, cement blocks,

02:47and with the new project La Casa dei Pesci we have reached 39 works of art.

02:54The intention is to put 100 in the sea, but we need donations, we need someone to help us,

03:00otherwise we will never be able to do it ourselves.

03:17The project has been in operation for more than 10 years.

03:22The project has been in operation for more than 10 years.

03:27The project has been in operation for more than 10 years.

03:34Of course, years have passed and from the first installation in the sea we have seen a beautiful result.

03:41The illegal fishing has increased by 98%.

03:46Art has contributed to enrich a territory like the Maremma,

03:51where the works have repopulated our seas and will enrich sustainable tourism.

03:59Going underwater, immersing yourself and being faced with 39 works of art,

04:05of which all the contracts of Siena, various works of a certain value,

04:12is exciting.

04:15Perhaps there is no better feeling than those who go to the sea,

04:19who immerse themselves in the discovery of the foundations,

04:22enriching them in every way for what concerns the environment.

04:35For more information, visit www.siena.gov