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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Phyllodesmium briareum Mimicking Soft Coral on the Reef — Puerto Galera
Phyllodesmium briareum, or the Yellow-tipped Phyllodesmium, is a solar-powered nudibranch that mimics soft corals in the Philippines. With translucent bodies and elongated cerata, they blend into their environment, making them hard to spot. They utilize symbiotic algae for nutrients and can shed cerata to evade predators.
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Mexico Marine Life: Sharks, Mantas, Dolphins & Guitarfish
Mexico offers diverse diving experiences on two coasts: the Caribbean, known for warm waters, coral reefs, and distinct cenotes, and the Pacific, characterized by larger marine life and volcanic landscapes. While Caribbean dives focus on seasonal bull sharks, the Pacific features encounters with mantas and dolphins, requiring boats for remote trips.
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Chasing Clouds: Seychelles
This month’s Chasing Clouds explores the Seychelles, focusing on its dynamic skies over two weeks across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. With shifting light, rainbows, and vibrant sunsets, the journey captures the beauty of cloud formations and their storytelling power, set against the backdrop of this breathtaking archipelago.
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