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The Bankers (Los Banqueros); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
*Buried heads, briefcases, and prayer-like poses—The Bankers in MUSA’s Manchones Gallery offer a haunting underwater statement on denial, capitalism, and climate change. Created by Jason deCaires Taylor in 2012, these six statues lie at 9 meters depth, where marine life thrives within their hollow forms. Powerful and provocative, this sculpture challenges divers and snorkelers alike to reflect on what we value—and what we ignore.
Tracy Gunn
Aug 43 min read
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Manchones National Park - Isla Mujeres
From calm reefs and underwater sculptures to thrilling shipwrecks and drift dives, Isla Mujeres offers it all. Inside the National Marine Park, beginners and snorkelers explore Manchones Reef and MUSA. Just beyond, advanced divers enjoy deeper sites, strong currents, and rich marine life. Whether it’s your first dive or your hundredth, these waters welcome everyone.
Tracy Gunn
Jun 1616 min read
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Has Isla Mujeres been taken over by little Space Invaders?
In the depths of MUSA near Isla Mujeres, you can find tiny mosaic "space invaders" created by the French artist known as "Invader."
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 189 min read
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Urban Reef (Arricife Urbano); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Urban Reef collection by Jason deCaire Taylor. Photo credit Malek B Productions Submerged during the second expansion of MUSA in 2011,...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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Time Bombs, fuse and mine (Bomba de Tiempo, mecha y mina); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
In a part of MUSA, which is locally known as "Casitas", within the Manchones National Park off the coast of Isla Mujeres, divers will...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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The "Other Volkswagon"; by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
So we know about Anthropocene, and its forlorn child curled up on the bonnet of the Volkswagon, but why do we know nothing about the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 23, 20222 min read
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Anthropocene; by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
While diving in the Manchones National Park near Isla Mujeres, divers will see the sad image of a small child curled up alone on the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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The Man on Fire (Hombre en Llamas); by Jason de Caire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Standing alone in the middle of the Manchones National Park, a lone statue looks defiantly ahead. This solitary and imposing figure is...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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The Dream Catcher (El Coleccionista De Sueños); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Within the Manchones National Park, in the dive site locally known as Manchones 1, you can come across some more of the impressive...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 4, 20223 min read
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