Saint Lucia to open underwater sculpture park this winter

An underwater sculpture park named ‘Below Saint Lucia’ is scheduled to open this winter at Anse La Verdure on the southwest coast of Saint Lucia. Developed by DeepBlueSea, the project aims to blend cultural heritage with marine conservation by utilizing 31 sculptures designed to function as artificial reef structures to support coral growth and biodiversity.

The collection honors various individuals and groups who have shaped the nation’s history, including figures related to the end of slavery, wartime service, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. Among the honorees is Dame Pearlette Louisy, Saint Lucia’s longest-serving former Governor-General and the only living ‘National Legend’ included in the collection.

Minister of Tourism, Trade, Investment, Creative Economy, Culture and Heritage, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire, stated that the attraction represents the type of innovative tourism experiences the country seeks to develop, diversifying the island's offerings through experiences rooted in its people and natural environment.