France builds underwater sculptures to attract marine life Posted by Anita Froneman on 22 February 2021 A new underwater museum in Cannes, France features six sculptures installed to preserve the surrounding Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows and attract marine life. The area was once home to underwater infrastructure that have fallen in disuse and the project included removing debris such as old engines and pipelines and restoring the seabed to its pristine nature. These new eco-friendly sculptures by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor are 6-foot facial representations of various residents of Cannes and were made using ph-neutral materials. They will hopefully serve as feeding and breeding spaces for a host of marine fauna and flora, according to Designboom. The area is no longer accessible to boats to prevent pollution and disturbance. Snorkellers and divers can visit the site safely. Take a look at the spectacular underwater museum: #CRONYloves Jason Decaires Taylor’s underwater museum off the coast of Cannes, his first installation in the Mediterranean Sea. #inspiration #design #art #creativity #publicart #immersive #biosphere #conservation #creative #arts #underwater #sustainability pic.twitter.com/mXoo5nmSfQ — CRONY Creative (@CRONYcreative) February 11, 2021 Immersion in crystal clear waters of the islands of Lérins, today, for Jason deCaires Taylor’s sculptures. 🐟 The works of the international underwater environmental art artist will be visible to divers at a depth of 5 m.#Cannes Underwater Museum pic.twitter.com/bwWd9h2B2G — Nomadic African (@MphileSihlongo1) January 31, 2021 SUALTI Gazetesi | The new underwater eco museum in Canneshttps://t.co/MZINfYjhfb whatsapp: 0537 562 36 03#dalis #dalgic #diver #diving #magazine #underwater #under #water #scuba #sea #ocean #blue #sualtı #mavi #yelken #sail #sailor #yarış #sampiyona #race pic.twitter.com/MLkPMpf8gJ — SUALTI Gazetesi (@sualtigazetesi) February 4, 2021 Watch an interview with Jason deCaires Taylor: Picture: Twitter/CannesIsYours Related Posts Raise your glass to the lesser-known watering holes of Joburg 21 January 2022 Ever in search of exciting spots around Joburg, Ryan Enslin compiles an A-List of watering... read more Georgia’s massive park of transplanted trees: paradise or eco-disaster? 18 January 2022 A huge private park in the country of Georgia, bursting with trees and exotic animals,... read more 7 Valentine’s date ideas in Cape Town for under R200 per person 18 January 2022 Valentine's Day is a special occasion. Here are seven romantic things to do in Cape... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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