Undersea army deployed to save
ecosystem
A grey angelfish swims past the newest additions to the Underwater Art Museum in Isla Mujeres National Marine Park near Cancun, Mexico.
British artist Jason de Caires Taylor used casts to mould 400 statues of real members of the public, which he placed on the sea floor to form the foundations of an artificial reef.
The sculptures are made from porous materials that will encourage coral to grow. It is hoped the installation will provide a habitat for marine life, and relieve pressure on natural reefs from over half a million water-going tourists who visit the region every year.
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