The world-famous Christ of the Abyss statue has once again undergone its annual underwater cleaning in the crystal-clear waters of San Fruttuoso, Liguria, Italy. Resting nearly 17 meters beneath the Mediterranean Sea, the 2.5-meter bronze sculpture is one of the world's most iconic underwater landmarks and a favorite destination for divers from across the globe. Created to honor those who lost their lives at sea, including soldiers who died during World War II, the statue symbolizes peace, remembrance, and hope. Every year, professional divers carefully remove algae, marine growth, and deposits to preserve the historic monument and ensure it remains a breathtaking attraction beneath the waves.

Christ of the Abyss statue receives annual underwater cleaning in Italy Iconic Sea Memorial

Hundreds of ocean activists staged a mass&nbsp;paddle-out off the coast of Falmouth on Saturday (June 12), calling on G7 leaders to put ocean health at the heart of the ongoing summit.

Surfers of all ages,&nbsp;some even with their doggy companions,&nbsp;took to the seas with surfboards,&nbsp;paddleboards, kayaks and placards to demand that world leaders acknowledge the ocean's crucial role in tackling the climate crisis and calling for it to be at the forefront of COP26 climate negotiations in November.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-blimps-to-pikachus-protesters-gather-to-demand-g7-action-390859">From blimps to Pikachus, protesters gather to demand G7 action</a>

Organisers Surfers Against Sewage estimated that some 500 protesters took part.

Leaders from the United States, Japan, Italy, Germany, France and Canada joined British Prime Minister Johnson on Friday (June 11) for the three-day summit in the nearby seaside resort of Carbis Bay.

Their meeting has provided an opportunity for campaign groups to highlight the issues they say the G7 must address.

Hundreds of ocean activists staged a mass paddle-out off the coast of Falmouth on Saturday (June 12), calling on G7 leaders to put ocean health at the heart of the ongoing summit.

Hundreds of ocean activists staged a mass paddle-out off the coast of Falmouth on Saturday (June 12), calling on G7 leaders to put ocean health at the heart of the ongoing summit. Surfers of all ages, some even with their doggy companions, took to the seas with surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks and placards to demand that world leaders acknowledge the ocean's crucial role in tackling the climate crisis and calling for it to be at the forefront of COP26 climate negotiations in November. Also read | From blimps to Pikachus, protesters gather to demand G7 action Organisers Surfers Against Sewage estimated that some 500 protesters took part. Leaders from the United States, Japan, Italy, Germany, France and Canada joined British Prime Minister Johnson on Friday (June 11) for the three-day summit in the nearby seaside resort of Carbis Bay. Their meeting has provided an opportunity for campaign groups to highlight the issues they say the G7 must address.

Hundreds of surfers stage paddle-out G7 protest

Cuddles at feeding time is one of many techniques vets in Thailand are using to raise an orphaned baby dugong named Mariam, and which have helped spread interest in ocean conservation in the process.

Thailand goes gaga for baby dugong Mariam

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