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Imagine doing this: Don snorkel gear and swim down to discover mysterious sculptures sunk into the ocean floor. Among colorful tropical fish, gaze at Jason de Caires Taylor's spooky grouping of concrete figures. See a circle of stone children, for instance, hidden beneath the waves.
This dream is about to become a reality. In November, Mexico debuts off the shores of Cancun the first stage of largest underwater museum in the world.
The Subaquatic Sculpture Museum will be submerged at the West Coast National Park/Parque Nacional Costa Occidental, near Mujeres Island, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc.
The concrete figures will encourage the growth of algae and invertebrates, becoming eerier over time.
The first four sculptures will be submerged next month. Eventually there will be 400 figures in human shapes by artist Jason de Caires Taylor.
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What a great idea, we look forward to doing this. I have always wanted to go snorkeling and this would be the best way to see the fishlife and enjoy a little art.
Mary
Las Vegas
Posted By Mary on October 10, 2009, 8:48 AM
Congratulations to whomever is doing this project, thinking outside the box is always a breath of fresh air in the Mexican travel industry!
Andrea Mier y Teran
Merida, Yucatan
yucatantoday.com
Posted By Andrea Mier y Teran on October 12, 2009, 10:58 AM
I wonder how many underwater museums there are? Either way this is awesome! I would hope people latch on to this including cruise excursions. This will show future civilizations we are capable of anything! Imagine the great photo opps this will provide tourists.
Posted By Eric on October 14, 2009, 12:09 PM
There's one of these off the coast of Grenada also.
Posted By Alana on October 19, 2009, 2:17 PM