Underwater art

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/underwater-art

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location of MUSA?Isla Mujeres and Cancun, Mexico
2. What is the founding year of MUSA?2009
3. Why do people build underwater sculptures?They help protect coral reefs by giving fish a place to live and by drawing tourists away from fragile reefs.
4. How do underwater sculptures become homes for fish and coral?The sculptures have bumps, holes, and rough surfaces that let coral larvae stick and give fish safe spots to hide.

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System: The second-largest barrier reef system in the world, located off the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Calcifying Organisms: Organisms that produce mineral skeletons or shells, such as corals, barnacles, and mollusks.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Ocean Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the marine environment and its resources for current and future generations.