You are sure to enjoy a unique experience if you've never been to an underwater museum. The museum boasts dozens if exhibitions and is a must-see destination for the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse and Anchors are among the many exhibits. The exhibits feature different artworks from around the globe, and are sure to inspire you. You can even shop for gifts!
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 rises 12m off the ocean floor. It is made from corrosion-resistant stainless metal. Its design is biomorphic, with the structure designed to inspire the growth of coral and thereby integrate with the natural environment. The structure is also highly porous, providing excellent overhead light penetration and ample floor space. The underwater art museum can be accessed from the beach, so you don't have to worry about getting wet.
The Anchors
The Anchors has six sculptures which are submerged beneath the water. They are the faces famous people. "The Anchors," which features the heads of anchors from "Today" show, was commissioned to promote a story about the museum on the television program. Another exhibit is "The Ear," an audio-visual device that records the sounds and vibrations of marine life. This exhibit explores the link between humans, the sea, and each other.
The Banker
The Banker underwater art museum is an immersive experience, perfect for people who love art and the ocean. The sculpture park, which is located in Grenada & Cancun, will also be Europe’s first subaquatic museum once it's completed in 2017. 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
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, a Wulgurukaba tribe member, designed the sculpture. The sculpture uses color-changing LED lights that change color depending on the temperature of the sea. 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 that was modeled after a young Wulgurukaba Girl.
Ocean Siren, an interactive statue, can be found just beyond Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was built to promote the ocean and encourage reef conservation. The statue measures 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. It changes color according to the ocean temperature. The statue was developed in collaboration and with scientists and indigenous peoples.
Ocean Siren changes color based on water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture in Townsville, Australia has a message from scuba divers. It is a landmark. DeCaires Taylor, an Australian sculptor created the sculpture that changes in color depending on the water temperature around the reef. Johnson is an Aboriginal Wulgurukaba member, who are traditional land owners. The 16-foot-tall sculpture, powered by solar panel power, is an alarm for people concerned about rising sea levels. The installation might help restore coral reefs damaged by climate change.