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“[MOUA is] a living piece of art that communicates to the people how important research is, how important coral reefs are, and how all these aspects – art, science, humanity – can come together to protect the reef.”

Dr Katharina Fabricius, Ocean Sentinel

★★★★★

“A trifecta of art, conservation and education. MOUA is in a constant state of flow, enhancing the natural beauty of the nearby reef AND providing unique shelter for a diversity of marine life.”

Julia Saper, Visitor

★★★★★

“The coral greenhouse is stunning, the OCEAN SENTINELS ARE epic and the coral GROWTH and resident fishes are a delight. Cannot wait for another dive!”

Jo Stacey, Visitor

★★★★★

“Absolutely amazing dive site. The installations itself are great but coupled with the Reef it makes for an incredible experience.”

Michael Brennan, Visitor

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★★★★★

“MOUA is unique and truly a world class attraction! I love going back to this place to see how IT attracts different corals and marine life.”

Al Songcuan, Visitor

★★★★★

“Having had the privilege of diving some of the best dive sites in the world, MOUA is set to become up there with the best.”

Sue Tilley, Visitor

★★★★★

“What a fantastic experience! The installations by Jason deCaires Taylor are certainly worth seeing and the quality of John Brewer Reef is brilliant.”

Bellie Boo, Visitor

★★★★★

“One of the coolest things I've ever done and a fantastic first dive after getting scuba certified!”

Kaitlyn Duong, Visitor

★★★★★

“stunning project - So artistic, visionary and it is helping our ocean to repopulate its coral and fish! Merci! Fantastique!”

Valerie Swanson-Parmentier, Visitor

★★★★★

“I love these sculptures so much, the underwater concept and that nature is invited to add her touch visually as we are touched by her everyday.”

Adrienna Appledancer, Visitor

FAQs

  • The underwater sculptures at John Brewer Reef are public art and can be freely accessed by recreational visitors to the Marine Park. However, if tourists would like to visit the John Brewer Reef sites by vessel and have the guidance of an expert guide, there are several commercial tourism opportunities available.

  • Absolutely! Scuba diving and snorkelling are highly encouraged at the sculpture sites. They offer an excellent opportunity to witness the underwater sculptures and explore the surrounding reefs. The sites are designed to accommodate both snorkelling and scuba diving enthusiasts, with shallow water areas (4-6m) specifically intended for snorkelling and deeper sections (12-18m) suitable for scuba diving.

  • To ensure the preservation and respect for the underwater sculptures, we advocate a no touching policy, similar to coral reefs. We aim to promote Responsible Reef Practices and will provide interpretive manuals, training, websites, and brochures to educate visitors about the importance of not touching the artworks. Over time, the sculptures will naturally accumulate marine life as corals and other organisms attach to them. This process not only adds to their visual appeal but also integrates them ecologically into the local environment, making them even more fascinating for visitors to observe.