That's when it will really be cool, as the coral takes full hold and more marine life uses it as a refuge! An artwork that is constantly, silently evolving.
They built the figures out of porous material to encourage the coral formation, and placed them in shallow waters near shore where even casual snorkelers and boaters could visit them. Such fantastic clear water and lighting there.
There's a strong educational effort in our region of the Pacific to raise awareness re the disturbing trends of coral depletion and bleaching. Seems to me, none are quite as effective as the statement this single artist is making.
Maybe he will expand these underwater installations around the world, like Wyland's whale walls. Love to see one here.
You can keep an eye on his website. They update the photos and videos regularly, as the work "progresses".
As sailors, we tend to avoid reefs, or use them for safe harbor. This weekend, I'm going to carefully drop anchor and explore a few. Never know what you might find.
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