This dive site is the world-renowned Underwater Sculpture Park in Moliniere Bay, Grenada, established by Jason deCaires Taylor in 2005. It was created to promote coral regrowth after Hurricane Lenny severely damaged the reef in 1999, scouring the seabed and excavating sand channels. Divers navigate among over 100 concrete sculptures, including famous pieces like "Vicissitudes," which have become artificial reefs, fostering marine life. The deepest sculpture is at 8 meters, with most located in sand channels.
The diverse marine ecosystem at the Sculpture Park attracts a variety of small marine life. Divers can frequently spot numerous nudibranchs exploring the reef sections between the sculptures, as well as flounders camouflaged on the sandy bottom. Schools of tang are commonly seen cleaning algae off the statues and surrounding reef, contributing to the site's vibrant underwater scenery and supporting the ongoing coral regrowth efforts.
The Sculpture Park is an ideal dive site for all levels, particularly beginners, snorkelers, and freedivers, due to its shallow depths and typically mild conditions. The best time to visit Grenada is generally during the dry season from January to May, offering optimal visibility and calm waters for enjoying the unique blend of art and nature. Divers are encouraged to maintain good buoyancy control to avoid disturbing the delicate coral and marine life, as well as the sculptures themselves.
