Respect the marine environment by not touching the sculptures or marine life, avoiding sunscreen with harmful chemicals, and not leaving any trash behind. Want to do more? Ask us when you're here, we love to talk about the park!
Hands off please! It's best to avoid touching the sculptures to preserve their integrity and the marine life that has grown on them. Also, touching coral and marine life is very harmful to them. It can take years for corals to grow a tiny amount and a touch can undo all [...]
You can expect to see a variety of fish, coral, and other marine creatures that have made the sculptures their home. Common sightings include parrotfish, angelfish, and damselfish.
The sculptures are located at various depths, with some as shallow as 5 meters (16 feet), making them easily accessible for snorkelers.
No, the park is suitable for snorkelers of all levels, including beginners. However, it's recommended to be comfortable in the water and basic snorkeling skills don't hurt but aren't necessary.
The Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park is an underwater gallery featuring sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor and others. The sculptures serve as artificial reefs, promoting marine life growth and offering a unique snorkeling experience.
Exploring the park through a guided snorkeling or diving tour can offer a personal and in-depth experience, allowing you to discover the stories behind each sculpture and observe the marine life that has made the park its home.
One of the most iconic pieces in the park is the "Vicissitudes," a circle of 26 life-sized figures holding hands. This sculpture represents the unity and resilience of the human spirit, as well as the interconnectedness of humanity with nature. Over time, the sculptures have become encrusted with coral, algae, and [...]
The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park serves multiple purposes. Artistically, it offers a thought-provoking experience that challenges the boundaries between art, nature, and humanity. Ecologically, the sculptures act as artificial reefs, providing a substrate for coral colonization and a sanctuary for marine life. This helps alleviate pressure on natural reefs, which are [...]