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| Source: MOUA. An Ocean Sentinel sculpture. |
The eight Ocean Sentinel sculptures by by underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor will form a snorkel trail for visitors to MOUA's current underwater installation, the Coral Greenhouse, at John Brewer Reef. The snorkel trail will highlight reef conservation, marine science and education within the Great Barrier Reef.
The Ocean Sentinel sculptures celebrate protectors of the Reef and are modelled after notable marine scientists, conservationists, and traditional owners, who have contributed and dedicated their life to the Great Barrier Reef. Each 2.8 tonne sculpture stands 2.2 m tall and will be in around 5 m of water. The sculptures are made of a new high-grade, low-carbon earth-friendly concrete and reinforced marine stainless steel.
Chair of the MOUA Board Paul Victory said: “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the marine science story through what is predicted to be a highly sought-after snorkelling and diving experience at John Brewer Reef. The current installation, Coral Greenhouse is already on Australia’s must-do experience list and this new snorkelling experience will open new opportunities for visitors to Townsville and increase their knowledge of the science that has contributed to the incredible Great Barrier Reef.”
MOUA is the only underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere. It was created to inspire people throughout the world to visit the Townsville underwater sculpture site and to broaden the conversation about reef conservation.
