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 [email protected] Sculpture Park attracts visitors coming from the