Grenada has opened its second underwater sculpture park in Carriacou.
Called A World Adrift, the new installation was crafted by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. It is located in Jackadan, a soon-to-be designated marine protected area.
The park features a fleet of 30 boats, each helmed by a sculpture of a local school child from Grenada’s sister islands, Carriacou (pictured) and Petite Martinique. The young captains symbolise resilience and hope in the face of climate change.
Each boat, which resembles paper origami, is crafted from marine stainless steel and pH-neutral green cement. Positioned three to five metres deep, they function as an artificial reef to provide shelter for marine life and boost aquatic biodiversity.
Sail ropes will double as coral nurseries, contributing to the restoration of nearby reefs.
Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Association, said: “We are thrilled to unveil A World Adrift, a testament to Grenada’s commitment to innovative, sustainable tourism.
“This extraordinary underwater sculpture park not only showcases our rich maritime heritage but also highlights the pressing need for climate action, all the more poignant following the events of the summer.”
Mark Evans, Co-founder of the GO Diving Show, added: “Grenada’s underwater sculpture park was a world first, inspiring similar installations globally. It’s fitting that Jason deCaires Taylor’s latest masterpiece returns to where it all began.
“It is even more heartening to see Carriacou gaining its first underwater sculptures as it rebuilds in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, giving visitors even more reason to pay a visit to this welcoming, resilient destination.”
Image credit: Grenada Tourism Association
