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Brilio.net/en - With the climate change causing the raise in sea temperature and coral blanching, a sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor through Museo Antlatico project, found a way to help encourage underwater life while also exploring the boundaries of art.
The Europes first underwater contemporary art museum, Museo Antlatico is located off the coast, in the blue water of the Canary Island, Spain, and consists of series of sculptural installations constructed 12 meters beneath the oceans surface.
These hauntingly stunning sculptures are divided into different section with the main installation;The Rubiconfeatures a group of 35 people walking towards a gate, a point of no return or a portal to another world.
The sculptures are not only made for pleasure but also serve conservational purpose. The statues were made using environmentally friendly, pH neutral inert materials including specially developed marine grade cement, stainless steel structures and fiberglass.
They are also designed to create a large-scale artificial reef to aggregate local fish species and increase marine biomass, whilst at the same time, raising awareness on the current threats facing the worlds oceans.
The museum is due to be completed by December 2016 and will consist of ten underwater galleries. The arts can be accessible to snorkelers, divers and observes through glass bottom boats.
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