Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park

The sculptures in Grenada's Underwater Park have merged so completely with the environment that diving to see them personally may lead you to assume that art has existed since ancient times, depending on what you see and the atmosphere. The park was built in 2006, thus this isn't the case. Some of the sculptures, which are made of concrete and steel, weigh up to 15 tons. On the seafloor, they're held in place by bolts. The sculptures, which number 75 in total, attract divers of all kinds as well as glass-bottom boat trips, which provide good views because some of the works are close to the surface.

Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park has so far withstood the test of time, albeit some of the sculptures have been damaged. It's just as well, because the sculptures' essence remains, and the national park continues to support conservation efforts by donating a portion of admission money to help with marine management activities. This is also one of the most famous historical sites in Grenada.

At the underwater sculpture park, there are a number of sculptures simply waiting to be discovered. It was not only the objective of the British sculptor who designed it to produce something that would look excellent underwater, but also to aid in conservation efforts. Reef damage has already occurred, and the sculptures were erected to help safeguard the reefs, maintain the ecosystem's health, and eventually restore aquatic life in the area.

Location: Molinere Beauséjour Marine Protected Area, Grenada