The VW Reef Bug

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    The VW Reef Bug is the latest creation from my favorite underwater artist Jason deCaires-Taylor. Made of pH neutral concrete, this Volkswagon weighs a bit more than others at 8 tons, but "it's rounded aerodynamic shape makes it perfectly suited to maintain stability underwater from strong currents and tropical storms." It also sports doors for lobsters and access holes for fish.

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    Photo credit: dailymail.co.uk

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    Read more:
    Concrete VW lowered to sea bed in name of modern art by Jason deCaires-Taylor | Mail Online

    Don't miss Jason's other creations found in the Cancun's underwater museum:
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/bucket/mexicos-underwater-museum-gets-first-sculptures-76738.html
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/cancuns-underwater-museum-gets-new-sculptures-84047.html
     
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    That is amazing. I am in love with that piece thank you so much for sharing!! Very interesting to an art major :D
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    That is very cool Matt. Wish I could go dive it.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
  5. CODEE111

    CODEE111 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Too cool. Some people are way too arts and crafty:eek:.
     
  6. Tadpole1mill

    Tadpole1mill Purple Spiny Lobster

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    this is soo awesome, cool art, thoughtfully planned out,and just plain neat!
     
  7. cybe

    cybe Plankton

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    Water-cooled bug? :)
     
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  9. 1babelove

    1babelove Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sweet art work. I like how the person appears to be reaching into the window to retrieve fish...
     
  10. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Very cool,i've seen the concrete reef balls and rock formations before,but this is different.
     
  11. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    :lol:
     
  12. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Very cool Matt.8)8) Water bug?