Ocean lovers making a splash

THEY'RE BUILDING A VIRTUAL WORLD UNDER THE SEA

- By LEWIS CLARKE

YOUNG environmentalists are making a splash in the digital world by building a future for the ocean, one block at a time.

This creative approach to conservation allows explorers to dive into the deep and discover what lies beneath the waves - without getting their feet wet.

The groundbreaking marine education project, Minecraft in the Blue, has brought together city partners to help teenagers understand the local underwater environment.