EDP Art Reef by Vhils

EDP Art Reef by Vhils is an underwater museum and artificial reef located off the beach of Santa Eulália, near Albufeira, in the Algarve. Installed at a depth of 10 to 14 meters, the park features 13 sculptures created by the Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, known as Vhils. The works were made from materials sourced from the dismantling of old thermal power plants of EDP. The structures rest on a sandy bottom near the natural reef of Santa Eulália. They were designed to be gradually colonized by algae, sponges, bryozoans, and various marine organisms, transforming the exhibition into a living reef. The site thus combines contemporary art, circular economy, marine conservation, and scientific research. This shallow dive is particularly suitable for underwater photography. However, good buoyancy control is necessary to avoid any contact with the sculptures and marine life. The visit is conducted exclusively by boat and must be supervised by an authorized operator. The park indeed consists of 13 structures. The scientific report from CCMAR indicates a footprint of approximately 750 m², with 189.7 m² of sculpture surface area. I would therefore replace the 1,250 m² communicated by Rodrigo, unless he can provide another more recent official source.