Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 237
Grenada’s coast guard managed to rescue all crew
members. Today the ship wreck lays 100 feet / 30m
below the water on its starboard side. Due to its
location in the Atlantic the Hema 1 is exposed to
strong currents, which makes diving a real challenge
even for experienced divers. The wreck itself,
situated in the rich Atlantic waters, is a hideaway
for nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles and eagle rays.
Great barracudas are always around and approach
divers closely.
cruise ships and all over the world. It was started by
the sculptor Jason DeCaires Taylor, with the support
of the Grenadian Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
This is a unique artistic enterprise, celebrating
Caribbean culture and highlighting environmental
processes, such as coral reef re-generation. It offers
a simulating experience for divers, nature lovers, art
enthusiasts and marine life conservationists.
The Underwater Sculpture Park also explores
the ever-changing relationships of art and the
Other exiting wrecks are Bucaneer, Rhum Runner, environment and is a great spot for scuba diving and
King Mitch, MV Hildur and more to follow. Not to snorkelling.
forget the beautiful and very rich coral reefs like
Purple Rain, Flamingo Bay, Shark Reef, Boss Reef, Grenada is a must for beginners and experienced
Whibbles, Fishermen’s Paradise and many more.
divers, for wreck gurus and marine life enthusiasts.
Another main attraction is the Underwater For more information about diving in Grenada,
Sculpture Park, located in the Marine Protected
check out: www.scubatech-grenada.com
Area north of Saint George’s. Since 2006 the
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Sculpture Park attracts visitors coming from the