« on: February 09, 2015, 11:56:10 PM »
Creating Beautiful Artifical Reefs...Coral reefs, the rainforests of the sea, are some of the most colorful and lively ecosystems on our planet. The average reef provides a home to almost 25 percent of all marine species, while the reefs themselves occupy less than 0.1 percent of the ocean surface.
These small and vital life-sources are under grave threat from climate change, blast fishing and other environmentally harmful practices, which is why groups of artists from Mexico to Indonesia are gathering together to help recreate the world's coral reefs. The artists created statues mostly out of cement and sand, which, due their low pH levels, facilitate the natural growth of coral. Here's a selection of some of the most beautiful artificial reefs we've ever seen!
One of 400 life-size sculptures created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor for the "The Silent Evolution" exhibit in The Marine National Park of Cancun.
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