Amazingly Beautiful~

[sheshe2]

MUSA
THE CANCUN UNDERWATER MUSEUM

Silent Evolution


The Banker


The Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) project began when Jason DeCaires Taylor, an English artist teamed up with Jaime Gonzalez, the director of the National Park and Roberto Diaz, then President of the Nautical Association for Cancun and Isla Mujeres. Something had to be done about the damage to the local reef areas. Hurricanes, tropical storms and mankind were taking their toll on these natural gardens. The three experts came up with the idea of submerging life sized statues in order to create an amazing artificial reef area where coral reef could grow and in which marine life and fish could inhabit and breed. The museum now consists of two ‘salons’ and includes over 460 statues made by Jason and some other local artists.

http://aquaworld.com.mx/en/dive/underwater-museum.php

Cancun Underwater Museum | The Silent Evolution







The initial sinking began on November 14, 2009. Within this project’s initial stage and underneath the authority of Jason deCaires Taylor, artist and sculptor, the three sculptures had been submerged: “La Jardinera de la Esperanza” (The Gardener of Hope), Man on Fire ("Hombre en llamas&quot , and Dream Collector ("Coleccionista de Sueños&quot . The sculptures were situated nearby to these reefs and nearby to the marine habitats to develop the ecosystem which assists in maintaining reefs and corals within the conditions that were ideal.

http://scubadiverlife.com/2010/12/22/cancun-underwater-museum-the-silent-evolution/

[Warpy]

1. A thousand years from now

(assuming we survive climate change) some undersea explorer is going to find these things and start a new religion based on them.

For now, it's a wonderful way to give habitat back. Even if sea level rises to the point corals won't survive on the statues, the fish will still enjoy them.

[tclambert]

2. They will be inside coral reefs by then.

Which kind of makes them more interesting.

[freshwest]

3. Unique. We love the ocean, are drawn to it, and water. Thanks... n/t

[sheshe2]

4. We are indeed drawn to the ocean.

She can be terrifying with her might yet soothing on our soul. I was rocked to sleep many summer nights listening to the whisper of the waves rolling in.

I hope this project can make a difference for our ecosystem. To rebuild what man has destroyed.

Thanks fresh~

[Cha]

5. Wow and WOW, she! How cool is that! Humankind's ingenuity

to counteract the ravages to the reef.

Splendid artistry under the Ocean.. image the snorkeling~ I love the music accompanying the preview.

Mahalo, for showing us the brilliance of "Jason DeCaires Taylor, an English artist teamed up with Jaime Gonzalez, the director of the National Park and Roberto Diaz, then President of the Nautical Association for Cancun and Isla Mujeres", and the Cancun Underwater Museum, sheshe.

My sister in New York would love that, too! From your link..


This piece was made by Salvador Quiroz. Salvador created this piece based on Mayan Gods Itzamna and Ixchebelyax. The sculpture has a turtle shape and has hollow inlets and spaces for juvenile fish to breed and inhabit

To a better environment for our Fishes! Cancun's Variety of Fish..


Mahi Mahi Dorado

http://www.cancun.com/Fishing/Fish_variety/