If you have never visited an underwater art museum before, you are in for a treat. The museum features dozens upon dozens of interactive exhibits. This is a must see for all ages. The Coral Greenhouse, Anchors and The Banker are just a few of the exhibits that are on display. Each exhibit features different works of art from around the world, and is sure to inspire you to learn more about the beauty of the ocean. The gift shop is also available.
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse is an underwater museum of art that resembles an island. The structure rises 12m off the ocean floor. It is made from corrosion-resistant stainless metal. The structure is biomorphic and designed to encourage coral growth. It is porous and allows for excellent overhead light penetration as well as ample floor space. The architecture allows you to see the ocean from your dive, and also lets you enjoy the underwater art museum.
The Anchors
There is no museum like The Anchors, which has six sculptures submerged under the water. They are famous faces. "The Anchors," which features heads of anchors from "Today", was created in order to promote a story on the museum. Another exhibit is the "The Ear", a hydrophone and hard disk that records sounds of sea life. This exhibit focuses on the connection between human beings and the sea.
The Banker
The Banker underwater museum offers an unforgettable experience for those who love the ocean and art. When it is completed in 2017, the sculpture park will be Europe's first underwater museum. It is located in Grenada, Cancun. Jason deCaires Taylor uses marine-grade cement for his works, which incorporate sea life.
Ocean Siren
Recently, an undersea art museum has opened in Townsville, Australia, called Ocean Siren. The bizarre statue appears to be a woman standing out from the water holding a seashell. Takoda J. Johnson, a Wulgurukaba native, was the model for the sculpture. The sculpture is lit by color-changing LED lights, which change their color according to the temperature of water. The Great Barrier Reef has a weather station that collects data so that visitors can easily recognize the different shades of sculpture night.
Ocean Siren is a statue modeled after a young Wulgurukaba girl
Ocean Siren is an interactive statue that can be seen just outside Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was created as an ambassador for ocean conservation and to encourage reef conservation. The statue measures 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. It changes color according to the ocean temperature. The statue was designed in collaboration with local indigenous people and scientists.
Ocean Siren color changes depending on water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture has a scuba diver's message and is a landmark in Townsville, Australia. DeCaires Taylor, an Australian sculptor created the sculpture that changes in color depending on the water temperature around the reef. Johnson is a member the Wulgurukaba tribe, which are the traditional owners and stewards of the local land. The sculpture, which stands 16 feet tall, was powered by solar panels and serves as a warning to people about rising sea temperatures. The installation may help restore coral reefs that have been destroyed by climate change.