Inspired by Mitch Teemley‘s 50 Unique Sculptures post, here are images from a few underwater sculpture parks I’ve dived. The sculptures in Grenada and Mexico were designed by Jason deCaires Taylor and the sculpture in Grand Cayman was designed by Simon Morris.
Grenada is an island located in the southern Caribbean. The images captured below were taken with my first underwater “point and shoot” camera.
Isla Mujeres is an island located at an intersection where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in Mexico.
Amphitrite is a 9 foot tall, 600-pound bronze mermaid located off the beach of Sunset House Resort in Grand Cayman.
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Predators: The Survivor — A Tiger Shark with a Broken Jaw (Maldives)
Most of us have a specific image of what defines an apex shark—speed, power, and dominance. But off the coast of Fuvahmulah, I spent time with Luana, a resident tiger shark navigating the blue with a severe, permanent jaw injury. This film is a study of her quiet resilience and how she has adapted to…
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Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)
The Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) exemplifies the beauty of marine life in the Indo-Pacific, featuring a clear body, white patches, and blue-tipped limbs. This tiny shrimp thrives within anemones, benefiting from protection and cleaning others. Though small, it’s a sought-after macro photography subject, symbolizing Indonesia’s vibrant reef ecosystem.
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Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha
Sunsets at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park offer a mesmerizing spectacle, with endless ocean and vibrant skies of gold, orange, and red. As evening approaches, a calm descends on the dive deck, allowing travelers to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty above, reminding them that nature’s wonders extend beyond the reefs.
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