It’s an underwater sculpture garden, with what look like concrete beehives, archways and even statues that are covered with glimmering growing things on the ocean bottom. Brightly colored fish swim in clusters and eyes peek out of nooks and crannies.

On a Mexican cruise, I’m snorkeling very carefully through the scene as experts plant tiny creatures almost invisible to the naked eye that they hope will be able to multiply and build imposing coral condos. It’s part of what scientists hope will be a way to restore endangered coral reefs around the world.

Read it all in The Cruisington Times.