A genius way to protect the ocean

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[@mikichimiak7326]

who is investing in that too? Other NGOs from europe...

[@Johnjohn-zf1op]

Hi, awesome Idea! It would be good idea to make blocks like this for surf breaks. I think in Australia on the gold cost also has something like that, when I’m not wrong.

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[@Exaris79]

They should make those blocks like the Rosetta stone giving an explanation to future archeologists that will find them hundreds or even thousands of years from now. If some future ppl found them, obviously they would consider it as art but would ask why were they sunk kilometers away from the coastline. Also maybe have those blocks be bladed hooks to ensure that nets are easily cut.

[@Lost_itt]

The fact that the quarry donated that much material is just the chefs kiss on the entire story

[@jelmervd2l]

It really shows that we CAN come together to fight for what is good. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@PaxAlotin]

The quarries donated flawed marble not up to a marketable quality -- it's able to get rid of some of the waste and do some good at the same time.

[@Rightiswrong-qv5ul]

Watched another video that shows a La. US company that 3 d prints concrete coral reefs to protect shoreline's. They claim it cost less than 1/2 as using stone . Very interesting and hope people keep developing things to protect us instead of destroying more of the planet.

[@PaxAlotin]

@@Rightiswrong-qv5ul That sounds interesting.

[@Regrets_reve]

There are things we need and things we want. We will NEVER miss out on the things we NEED.

[@MasterExploders]

Illegal fishing is one of our greatest problems in the whole world, that no one talks about. I support anyone who takes action on this.

[@planet-wild]

It is a huge problem indeed - its harm to the biodiversity can’t be underestimated. We have to do something before it’s too late!

[@greensteve9307]

Yep. Sea-floor trawling is horrific, and countries only have authority to stop it close to their coastline.

[@so_monika6743]

Bottom trawling should be made illegal across the seven seas. Does the UN discuss this at all?

[@veramae4098]

Chinese, right?

[@Skobeloff...]

How many people who liked your comment eat fish? They are the real issue, so much easier to blame others though, and do nothing.

[@DrZpach-om9my]

It’s really amazing seeing people from all walks of life come together to protect the ecosystem. I mean we’ve got artists, fishermen, reporters, quarry workers, and marines.

[@drewrowl]

Nd a big hugely fat lier as the set IDEALISTIC scapegoat

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

Except we need THOUSANDS of these projects each month, not 1... But hopefully the 1 inspires thousands.

[@CompactFlesh]

what about us?

[@Uberkilltoecheese]

@@CompactFlesh what ABOUT you? this is just targeting illegal trawling, not normal fishing please use the thing between your ears

[@3nertia]

That's exactly how Socialism would work 🙂

[@DC9848]

This is the most genius idea of maritime conservation I have seen in my lifetime. So simple yet beautiful and most likely extremely effective. EU should fund thousands of these to protect our waters from international (often criminal) operators robbing our seas.

[@John-hu9bo]

In the first place they should track down those who are doing it, but they wont because they are all corrupt

[@DarkTrapStudio]

Society is the problem in the first place, thats good for them cause Its making us consumers. Money and Enslavement is all we experience, but there is love en intelligence too line Planet Wild 💖💖💖

[@Kevin_Street]

It's a genius idea because the marble blocks are too small to impede shipping. They only get in the way of the bottom trawlers who are breaking the law.

[@miguel5785]

The coasts of West Africa are also being devastated by these bottom crawlers.

[@planet-wild]

It is indeed genius. And it’s so inspiring that an ordinary fisherman came up with it and could achieve so much out of his love and respect for nature. Each of us is capable of making a great difference, if we set our mind to it! 🙌

[@ryans7097]

Less corporate greed and more people like this. This channel is one of the few bright spots, always enjoy your uploads.

[@Ouwtex]

fr

[@drewrowl]

This guy Fishermen are more to blame than anyone but his talent is useful now but he is not the genius behind this ideas I can PROMISE you that under oath

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

​@@drewrowleveryone who wants things for cheap is to blame then... has should be 10x the cost of currently is, if you want to effectively offset the damage to both planet and health of the ppl in cities polluted by it, and yet the entire populace freaks out everytime it goes up 5 cents : /

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

.... would everyone pay 10x MORE for fish (or meat, or vegetables) if we made the fishing process 10x LESS efficient and productive?? Bc that's all it will take. We produce things in the safest, and most sustainable (least efficient) way, and everyone pays the extra value lost by those working to produce it.... but noone would agree the SECOND it affected then; and that right there is the problem. *everyone loves the environment when it's just a piece of their identity they feel good about, but when it actually costs them an ounce of suffering, they give up and return to their self interested ways.

[@ireneinbarcelona]

​ @theoriginalmonstermaker Abso-funking-lutely. We tend to blame corporate greed - but want fresh fish and meat every day, and cheap. THAT is the problem. Meat and fish/seafood should cost three times more whereas vegetables, legumes, and fruit should be cheap enough to be affordable in abundance every day. Also: trawling is illegal in most European countries, but it should be shunned worldwide - with dire consequences.

[@christianvlek]

An underwater dive museum that regenerates sea life AND stops industrial fishing vandals . Thats the kind of progress I like . BRAVO 👌

[@AlmightyRawks]

And possibly some diving tourism which may add more money to the region and produce its own media coverage over a long period of time, without the organization itself putting more effort into it. That's why I think making them art pieces is VERY smart.

[@maxl3189]

Pretty guise for Barley nothing, where we seen them drop the statues is like 200m offshore

[@LeaveCurious]

People like Paulo are the ones who catalyse real change! Great iniaitve and well done Planet Wild for supporting!

[@planet-wild]

Means a lot coming from you ☺️ It’s mind blowing how much a regular fisherman could achieve - he’s such an inspiration to all of us! 🙌

[@Craig-Mitchell]

This technique was proposed a long time ago for the waters off Scotland. The fish used to be abundant close to the shore, but now it's been fished out and boats need to go a long way to get a catch. Such a simple solution and one that needs to be deployed worldwide to protect underwater ecosystems 👍🏻

[@gsnyder2007]

When the story shifted to the solution - creating art that skewers the trawler's nets - I cried. So beautiful. Makes me proud to support Planet Wild.

[@duckvs.chipanddale585]

Extremely inefficient

[@Uberkilltoecheese]

@@duckvs.chipanddale585 have better ideas?

[@duckvs.chipanddale585]

@@Uberkilltoecheese not waste a ton of time and money carving those sculptures

[@Devilm00n]

@@duckvs.chipanddale585 Not wasted at all, because now the underwater area with sculptures becomes a tourist spot for divers, which in turns engages the wider local community to care for it and deters anyone from trying to remove the statues. Regardless, if you've watched the whole video you know that the majority of marble blocks are cubes with holes to provide hiding spots for the local fauna, so no "time and money wasted".

[@duckvs.chipanddale585]

@@Devilm00n I did watch the whole video, and those were concrete blocks, and that was just generally talking about the concept, not this specific project. And no one will be able to see thousands of sculptures anyway You either have to be focused on art or environmentalism, because it would take a ridiculous amount of man power and money to make any significant impact on the ocean, if that is the actual goal here

[@Merfolk_]

9:50 you could hear Paolo's hands being so calloused from years working in the ocean. A lifetime of hard work in a glimpse. Hats off to you sir for giving our oceans a chance!

[@planet-wild]

Great observation! A lot of hard work and love for the sea 🌊

[@maxl3189]

Most men have calloused hands

[@geosamways]

Interesting spin on the Greenpeace strategy, which was to just throw really big rocks in the ocean to snag the nets. As a geologist, I love rocks. But as an artist and I can see that sculptures might have wider appeal! Have they created sculpture of Cousteau yet? Can you pay to have your own sculpture dropped in the area?

[@zhabo3963]

Are you sure that you want a statue of cousteau?!

[@NorthernChimp]

​@@zhabo3963 Why not?

[@annoyed707]

Cousteau, yes. Inspector Clouseau, not so much.

[@raidzeromatt]

Greenpeace is a terrorist organization

[@nilsp9426]

A prime example why habitat destruction should be a crime. At this scale, those responsible should face years in prison. Nature needs rights now, for the sake of itself and to sustain our own lives on this planet!

[@katarinarosell4422]

In a lot of places, it is a crime. The criminals just have enough money to protect themselves from the consequences and obfuscate their responsibility through corporate structures so that even if someone does get punished, it's way down the hierarchy. A lot of them are also foreign to the places they damage, so they're never at risk of prosecution anyway.

[@nilsp9426]

@@katarinarosell4422 An international problem can only be solved internationally, I agree! Maybe it is time for a declaration similar to the UN declaration of human rights? That would be a start.

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

100%

[@lawallace4344]

Paolo is a hero and visionary bringing the community together with ART to protect our sea world.

[@patarciofo7538]

As an Italian living in Tuscany, I am particularly touched by this effort. Thank you

[@heatherw.2751]

This is happening in the US too. I live on the coast of NC and both in and off shore trawling is destroying all the aquatic life. It’s truly depressing!

[@robiiirob777]

Be active and organize something in the US. :)

[@cesarzamora3635]

Let's get something like this happening. I live in Florida, Im sure we can come up with an idea. The diving community is huge in the US

[@CrimsonA1]

Make your own underwater statues! They don't have to be Italian renaissance-style, but could be unapologetic-ally American like Washington flipping illegal trawlers a big finger of freedom 🦅

[@robiiirob777]

@@CrimsonA1 lol😂

[@heatherw.2751]

@ love this idea!!!

[@renl3490]

It is amazing how art can create such an impact in conservation and protection of such a beautiful ecosystem

[@ΔημητρηςΚαραλης-μ6γ]

The problem of trawling and overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea is huge, but bigger is the greatness of Mr Paolo's heart! The fact that he risked his life so many times to protect the rich quality of the Sea that raised him ,and I have the blessing to share its majesty from the coasts of Greece, brought tears in my eyes ,too. I am so grateful that you came up with this wonderful idea and managed to make it a reality! Wish to see such practical implementations in grand scale across our Mother Sea💙❤ My respect to all of you that make the world a better place, wish to follow ✊

[@Qtassi]

What an awesome initiative. That fisherman has my upmost respect! A true idol when it comes to battling the exploiting of our planet!

[@mattiafarronato9484]

As an italian diver I most certainly love this kind of projects, and will be sure to explore the museum as soon as I can. I only have one question: marble is not a renewable material, and its overextraction is reshaping the hills of northern tuscany and western liguria (as well as a lot of other places). Has any thought been given about the possibility of using different kind of materials, also in view of the fact that the beautiful marble surface was covered almost instantaneously by sediment?

[@Titin-oz6jh]

The marble part is only limited to raise awareness and attract visitors (which would prevent illegal activities to go unnoticed) The bigger part of the project is made out of concrete

[@pepin8277]

Like they stated before. only 5 were made out of marble. the other 40 blocks were made out of concrete ❤

[@noblesshorts]

bravo to every single one involved 👏

[@pumpkinchow]

Just wish more people had his passion to protect this beautiful world and all the critters that inhabit it so we can all live and thrive in peace 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@Sznupek-b4p]

Change starts with us 😊

[@pumpkinchow]

@ 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@illyrian8991]

This guy is the real Aquaman. Huuuuuge respect to this guy. I love the Sea and everything in it. I love diving and if I could I would live under water. This guy is amazing.

[@4thdimensionalexplorer]

Beauty can save us. Using physical barriers that are at once functional, beautiful and anchors for life is deeply beautiful to me. People coming together to get their hands dirty for a good cause is also beautiful. I think thats when we really shine, it's who we really are. Protectors if our home. We just got lost along the way.

[@johoch40]

Yes, beauty conquers greed! I am proud to support PlanetWild! My gratitude to Paolo, the Italian fisherman who had the awesome idea to place the sculptures at the bottom of the Mediterranean . ❤

[@vibes951]

God bless we need more people like this fella

[@BlessingstoBountyGarden]

Thank you for what you’re doing to help our planet recover and educate people!!!!

[@known_sense]

Great initiative..... Hope some people would do the same over India beach areas and sea... India need to do something immediately about the ocean pollution and excessive trawling

[@Kevin_Street]

The same solution would work in India too. You just need giant blocks of a clean material that won't pollute the water, like stone. There have been other attempts to make artificial reefs out of material like old train cars and tires that were disastrous, because they leached pollution into the water.

[@FawnTheCreator]

But how many people will support that? Nowadays everyone is after money

[@pauljansen6650]

Government officials get kick backs from all the illegal fishing, been happening for ages with the likes of China. They publicly condone it but they are fully aware

[@known_sense]

@@FawnTheCreator thing is there are several NGOs working along with government to clear some of those issues. For example,- dugoug and seagrass bed conservation initiatives by tamilnadu government in india. But society thinks these people are the worst .. and I would say we can't blame them. Because they have to be educated first about the consequences and make them understand why we need to do these measures to protect our ocean.. but that part is still missing from the education curriculums and the other initiatives...

[@FawnTheCreator]

@@known_sense Why will people think the NGOs are the worst?

[@skippingclouds]

Paolo is a Hero!! And you guys are too!

[@Call_Me_Minaris]

The words of fisherman in the end of the video made me cry. Bless this man and the community of Planet Wild. Thank you!

[@mattcrawford713]

This is one of the coolest conservation projects I’ve seen. Amazing

[@oldoneeye7516]

This actually made me cry. We need to fight for every single inch of our planet to save it for the future of Life.

[@torak300]

Wunderschön und effektiv!! 😍🐟 fühlt sich so gut an, einen Teil dazu beizutragen! 💚

[@ryanharris1052]

What an amazing idea. Great to see local communities working to project their ecosystems for a sustainable future

[@fajastata2]

First mission I supported. Super happy to be a part of this!

[@castortoutnu]

I'm so proud to support Planet Wild

[@firbolg]

This gentleman is a gem. I'm also adding Talamone to my travel goals. Would love to dive there.

[@kitkat5596]

Greed can just as easily be the doom of all, but love and compassion can be just as powerful. Never give up fighting for the innocent lives without a voice! May the world heal through all the devastation. ❤‍🩹

[@NutritionVilla]

These innovations and initiatives are making a significant impact on ocean conservation. It's inspiring to see the creativity and dedication of individuals and organizations working to protect our oceans. 🌊

[@ktinxx]

Being a proud member of Planet Wild, it warms my heart to see these projects carried out. Beauty will save the world! ❤️

[@Septicaemic]

It just fills me with joy to know someone is still protecting our nature across the globe. Thank you to Paolo and other heroes whom the world will never hear about.

[@andschae]

Wonderful! Just wonderful! 💚

[@policeman1104]

Great way to put nature protection in the spotlight. Well done planet wild! 👏

[@shayandevi9870]

So cleaver ! So full of hope and joy ! We love you Paolo 🥰 And we love you Planet Wild 😍

[@littleerichsenstudios2292]

I just love that combination of art and nature protection! Always amazing to see what one person can start...

[@Kyla94934]

I love this so much, I'm so proud to be a backer even though I can't afford to donate much

[@vivalaleta]

This story should be made into a MOVIE. 🎬

[@joshavandervelden4764]

This man must be the greatest badass I have ever seen! What a hero. Love this guy. Hope he lives long and does a lot of his good work.

[@theck672]

Thank you for covering this important issue.

[@kundalinicalling3295]

So happy I found this channel, its an honor to be a supporter!

[@randomgamerdude98]

We need everyone on earth to see your channel!

[@ErinFisherMusic]

Paulo your passion to protect the beautiful sea, your home, is absolutely beautiful. Your passion is deeply moving to all of us watching you. We all thank you deeply for your work 💚🌎🌍🌏💚

[@maraikejer1016]

Really great project!!!

[@joannaxstepien]

Beautiful ❤ thank you

[@zjefcoop6572]

More of this!!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Again, I cry... hope has become painfully fragile, but Planet Wild is such a tender caretaker!

[@MegaDeepRoots]

You guys are the rockstars of rewilding! Keep being Awesome! Keep becoming even Awesomer!!!

[@herbielewis2334]

Great work and well done to everyone involved :)

[@kariannecrysler640]

A beautiful video to wake up to. Thanks for showing us how innovation works to make the world better

[@falcolf]

Oh man I wish this could be done everywhere!❤ this is so great!!!❤❤

[@evelinahbs]

this is such a brilliant idea, and seeing the wildlife reclaim the statues is so beautiful. I also think it really adds rather than detracts from the experience of going diving in the area, and I think it's also a really cool expression of culture. it reminds me of Ovid's metamorphosis, where the gods would often turn specific individuals into trees or animals or something else that rejoins nature. over time some of the more human looking statues will look as if they stepped right out of a story

[@audreybailey439]

Excellent work again, Planet Wild! I am happy to be a backer and support this important work begun by Paolo to preserve the underwater ecosystem off the coast of Italy. Very good wishes to you all and many thanks!🥰

[@liamfinch4129]

Absolutely LOVE this idea!

[@SpecialSP]

Thank you for brightening my day! It's been a REALLY bad couple of weeks for me and the world. I really needed to see something this beautiful going on. Again, thank you SO much.

[@FraktalPriest]

What a creative solution!

[@jenkem4464]

Brilliant on all fronts. Great job!

[@toi_techno]

Paolo is a legend Good work!!

[@ernlwjr2]

This is a wonderful story of proactivity and courage! God bless you, Paolo!!! Grazie Mille!!!

[@cassandra2249]

This man is a man after my own heart. It's wonderful to see people reconnect to nature and find meaning and purpose to life.

[@philnasmith9755]

Ingenious - What a creative solution. I salute everybody who participated in this project

[@alvitura9511]

Amazing! So proud to contribute to something so beautiful ❤

[@faithcarponelli]

I just love people! This is the kind of environmental protest I want to see. Well done, Planet Wild!

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Have they seen a return of the grasses and sea life? It’s such an inspiring project!!

[@iuliiavasiuta2740]

Thank you for your work and supporting great initiatives ❤ looking forward for new interesting projects

[@harribertschmalzkopf2799]

This is absolutely awesome!

[@jazzombi9680]

You guys are like the only thing that gives me hope

[@joseenoel8093]

I'm a chick forest technician from Montreal, unite good people of the world, re-wilding works! Bon weekend from French Canada 🇨🇦! ❤

[@Picci25021973]

Trawling fishing is like to use a renaissance painting to start a cooking fire

[@daedalusdreamjournal5925]

Hello there, Just discovered your channel. I find two things that are amazing in your videos: 1) First, your solutions not only works, they tend to work fast 2) Second, I am always struck by how cheap those solutions tends to be. That's truly amazing ! Keep up the good work !

[@planet-wild]

Thanks for your feedback, and it's great to have you with us 😊

[@nalakirkwood4425]

Magnificent❤️. I hope Planet Wild attracts 1 billion followers as soon as possible. Look forward to supporting you🙏🏼

[@kthekara]

it’s so important that we deplatform youtuber charities (that don’t really contribute in a physical and concrete way) in favor of these projects that save entire ecosystems. the quality of this channel is superb and i’m surprised not more people are subscribing and supporting this cause!

[@Bingusaurus]

As a creative, this touched my soul. So beautiful!! And gives so much hope!!

[@AalGartoffel]

thank you for your great mission.

[@sidekickmusic5936]

This fisherman is a damn hero. Thank you Paolo

[@NatsukiiChan]

Thanks Paolo, and everyone involved in this awesome initiative! It was beautiful ❤I really hope we could do something similar in Spain. Our sea is in great danger and we MUST protect it at all cost. If you eat fish, try to buy it from those brands that use sustainable practices. (And it's never too late to give a try to a veggy diet! 🥑)

[@danielsonnabend682]

Such an inspiring story! I‘m really touched by the dedication and effort of Paolo and everybody involved ❤

[@wesleyallen1173]

After 3 projects, and seeing what planet wild has done, I have increased the amount of my membership to help, At least this way I may be able to leave something to the future.

[@planet-wild]

Amazing! Thanks so much for your support and making our missions possible 🙌

[@wesleyallen1173]

@@planet-wild No thank you, your the ones doing the hard lifting, I wish I was younger, and able to do more.

[@jordandelarmente5822]

This is such an underrated youtube channel. The production quality is amazing and their missions are so impactful. Hoping you guys get to 1M by end of 2025.

[@torak300]

I totally agree!! 💚🌍😎

[@planet-wild]

@@torak300 Thanks for your continuous support 😊

[@RockHoppingGranny]

Thank you again for a wonderful project. Wow over 10,000 views for this video. I hope most of them have joined Planet Wild because I know every small amount helps. I will be renewing my membership with you because I know by donating what I can afford to you, I'm actually doing something real to help the World and not just watching the videos.

[@planet-wild]

Thanks for your support - it really does make a huge difference! 🙌

[@willowbloomfield4402]

This gives me a little spark of hope. But there are whole oceans out there that need our help, and people like Paolo are what we need.

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Keep up the great work!

[@KxNOxUTA]

This is a splendid project. It uses a very simple tactic to get the job done, while overcoming legal hurdles and wins time for the environment while the efforts to sort out humans who are not OK, continues.

[@soly-dp-colo6388]

Very nice. One more thing which could help fight these trawlers is to never buy trawled fish.

[@Ouwtex]

yes

[@eklectiktoni]

I was looking for a comment like this. If anyone is unsure whether the seafood they eat is sustainable, there are a few organizations that certify/monitor sustainable seafood. The Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council are two trustworthy organizations for those outside the USA. If you live in the US, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch has listings for sustainability.

[@lime63009]

​@eklectiktoni unfortunately in south east asia, there is no way of telling it.

[@soly-dp-colo6388]

@@lime63009 In France, we're lucky because it has to be written on the can: trawl fishing, fishing line or fishing rod.

[@viperswhip]

@@eklectiktoni I stopped eating sea food a long time ago, because of plastics, because of ocean devastation. I still eat fish, but I head into Canada, find a nice lake (with a license) and maybe near where a river meets the lake, catch some fresh fish, it's great.

[@mitsuruchan1480]

Thank you for being so transparent about how your funds helped in this project. A lot of documentaries glorify their help by saying they made a greater impact than the reality, which ends up being misleading. I was wondering while watching "how do you choose the placement of the sculptures? Isn't it too close to the shore? I doubt these fishing boats come that close...". I was glad that you cleared that up and showed us that these sculptures are more for awareness and to help the habitat, instead of stopping the boats. The break down of the money donated, the immediate impact and the ideal outcome was great too. I am going to share this channel with my friends, it really is great.

[@owen7495]

Awesome project

[@gra604]

I love that you're making a difference, not just reporting on these issues. Thank you!

[@nogaglucksam5783]

Amazing. I teach human rights and activism, and I'll show this to my students.

[@lawyer1961]

Great work!

[@nicolep2981]

Thank you for sharing this story. We can do our part by finding out which companies use bottom trawling and stop buying from them. We can use our buying power to affect change. When consumers stop buying their products they will be forced to change in order to stay in business.

[@TankManHeavy]

I hope this man's life is blessed. What an exemplary & brilliant man to not only care for the environment and the abundance of living creatures that depend on it, but to actively take part in sustaining it for future generations. We need more Paulo's in the world.