Artificial Reefs

 

Guardian Of the Reef Placement:

Description of the sculpture

“Guardian of the Reef” is new sculpture over 12 feet / 4 metres tall, representing a mythological creature comprising the top half of a  warrior-guardsman wearing ancient Greco-Roman armour & decorated breastplate, carrying a circular shield and a trident.  At waist level, the sculpture morphs into a Sea Horse, the same way a mermaid is a morph between a human female and a fish. The guardian’s helmet is a stylized sea horse head, and a dorsal fin protrudes from the back of the breastplate. The tail is coiled around a heavy bronze ring embedded in a Roman column which acts as his sentry post. The column is aged, and overgrown with encrusting sponge and coral, indicating the Guardian has been steadfast at his post, but forgotten. The symbolism reflects that the oceans need our protection. This ties in well with the need to protect ocean reefs from over diving by providing a focal point for divers new to the area to hone their buoyancy skills in a safe area before heading out to the natural reefs.

Simon Morris has been a personal friend of mine since 1988. Simon actually trained me  with Suunto and Seaquest products back in the day. Liquid Heaven is currently assisting Simon Morris in finding a suitable location for sinking and placement for the Guardian of the Reef. We have ascertained a location for the Guardian. Please feel free to view the pictures below on the previous sculptures Simon has built and had placed around the world. What awesome detail.

"the Guardian of the Reef"

Sculptured Divers

Mermaids at Grand Cayman and Powell River BC

Many more to view in the store of Liquid Heaven Diving Experience Inc.