Underwater Atlanta: 'Concrete Coral' Ignites Artistic Reef Renaissance
An underwater sculpture park in South Florida named "Concrete Coral" is turning vehicle sculptures into coral reefs. Spearheaded by nonprofit REEFLINE, the initiative merges art and conservation to support marine life recovery and ecotourism. It also emphasizes collaboration for solving environmental issues.
South Florida is diving headfirst into an innovative ecological project with the launch of 'Concrete Coral,' a unique effort involving life-sized marine-grade concrete cars submerged underwater to create human-made reefs. The initiative by REEFLINE aims to rejuvenate the marine ecosystem while enhancing artistic expression.
Recently, 22 sculptures were strategically placed off South Beach, funded partially by a $5 million Miami Beach bond. Ximena Caminos, REEFLINE's founder, envisions the project to be an integrated blend of science and art designed to encourage coral growth and biodiversity.
REEFLINE’s vision extends beyond mere artistic feats; it incorporates plans for extensive coral planting, with over 2,200 native corals set to populate the concrete vehicles, fostering marine life. Besides supporting marine ecology, Miami Beach's Mayor Steven Meiner highlights potential job creation through burgeoning ecotourism, set to attract global attention.
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