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  "id": 2923629,
  "title": "From 2019 to now: 300 mermaid sculptures turn Florida seabed into reef",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/from-2019-to-now-300-mermaid-sculptures-turn-florida-seabed-into-reef",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T19:20:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2019-florida-began-sinking-mermaid-shaped-reef-sculptures-the-project-now-has-more-than-300-habitat-and-art-modules-in-south-florida/articleshow/133445988.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A remarkable endeavor has come to fruition with over 300 artistically crafted reef modules now anchored in the depths off South Florida. This seven-year journey melds art with conservation, creating artificial habitats from sustainable concrete that nurture marine species. Supported by local governments, this innovative project aims to enhance tourism while safeguarding natural ecosystems, with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}