If you have never visited an underwater art museum before, you are in for a treat. With its dozens of exhibitions, this museum is a must-see for the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse and Anchors are among the many exhibits. Every exhibit showcases different art from all over the globe and will inspire you to discover more about the beauty and wonder of the ocean. There is even a gift shop!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse, an underwater museum that exhibits underwater art, is unique in its unique structure. It reminds one of an island. The structure, which rises 12m from sea floor, is made of corrosion resistant stainless steel. Its structure is biomorphic with the intention of encouraging coral growth and integrating with the environment. It is porous and allows for excellent overhead light penetration as well as ample floor space. It is possible to enjoy the expansive ocean view from the museum's underwater art gallery, but also dive into it.
The Anchors
The Anchors has six sculptures which are submerged beneath the water. They are famous faces. "The Anchors," which features the faces of anchors from Today, was created to promote a story that featured 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. This sculpture park is located near Grenada and Cancun. When it's complete in 2017, it will also become Europe's first submarine museum. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor has exhibited works in the ocean for nearly a decade and uses marine-grade cement to create a range of works that incorporate ocean life and human-made debris.
Ocean Siren
Ocean Siren is an undersea arts museum that opened recently in Townsville, Australia. The eerie statue looks like a woman emerging from the sea while holding a shell. Takoda John, a Wulgurukaba person, was the inspiration for the sculpture. The sculpture is lit by color-changing LED lights, which change their color according to the temperature of water. Visitors can identify the different colors of the sculpture at night by looking at data collected from the Great Barrier Reef weather station.
Ocean Siren was a statue inspired by a young Wulgurukaba girls.
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, which is 12 feet tall and 16 feet wide, changes color to reflect the current ocean temperature. The statue was made in collaboration by scientists and local native people.
Ocean Siren's color changes based upon water temperature
The Ocean Siren statue is a Townsville landmark and has a message to scuba divers. It changes color according to the water temperature surrounding the reef, and was created by Australian sculptor DeCaires Taylor. Johnson is an Aboriginal Wulgurukaba member, who are traditional land owners. The 16-foot sculpture was made from solar panels and is meant to warn people about the rising temperature. The installation could restore coral reefs, which have been damaged by climate-change.