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The Mexican Karibkküste is known worldwide for its beautiful long sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water and the delicious local fish dishes.But Yucatan has to offer still far more than to soak up the sun and to sample culinary delights. Not far off the Mexican Caribbean coast stretches one of the most beautiful natural coral reefs in the world. Numerous different types of coral and fish diversity of a vast offer a unique colorful spectacle. But the hurricanes of recent years have added to the reefs of hard and even the mass tourism contributes to the aggravation of his Rest prikären situation. Every year, around 750,000 people, the reefs of the surrounding national parks to visit Gonzalez said the biologist. Not without consequences. By ruthless hands, Cancel, and climbing the sensitive reefs are in front of the Mexican tourist resorts often inflicted irreparable damage. To counteract the systematic destruction and to preserve this spectacular underwater world for future generations was quite a bit of creativity required. In collaboration with British artist Jaison de Caires Taylor, the Mexican government decided to build an underwater museum off the coast of the island “Isla de Mujeres”. Sense of the exhibition was to create cast concrete sculptures by new reefs and steer at the same time, the focus on diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, the exhibition and away from the endangered reefs. In 2009 it was ready and the first stone sculptures were anchored in the sandy seabed. Today, the maritime underwater museum more than 400 sculptures that glow a ghostly way through the ten-meter deep crystal clear water. In the summer of this year's sculpture park was extended by a further attraction. An eight-ton, great original “Vocho” as the Mexicans call their beloved VW Beetle, the latest fancy of the artist Jason de Caires work Taylor. Me his sunken holes in the “windows” he is seeking protection marine life such as lobsters and other animals provide a Zuhasue. Its aerodynamic shape while it provides support and stability and protects it against the strong currents and before the annual tropical storms. Would you also like to have in the world of Jason de Caires Taylor? We look forward to your inquiries.

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