World's first semi-submerged museum debuts in the Maldives | cnn.com
The Maldives has long been associated with ambitious underwater ventures.Earlier this summer, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announced plans to build what's said to be the world's first undersea residence that's partially submerged underwater.And now there's another reason to take a dip: the world's first semi-submerged museum.Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the underwater sculpture park and marine sanctuary -- dubbed the Coralarium -- is a...
The Maldives has long been associated with ambitious underwater ventures.Earlier this summer, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announced plans to build what's said to be the world's first undersea residence that's partially submerged underwater.And now there's another reason to take a dip: the world's first semi-submerged museum.Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the underwater sculpture park and marine sanctuary -- dubbed the Coralarium -- is a collaboration between the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi and British artist and environmental activist Jason deCaires Taylor.