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May 2024
19m 31s

Underwater Sculpture Gardens

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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Jason deCaires Taylor takes intentional art to another level with his sculptures that can be visited by humans and fish. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/underwater-sculpture-garden 
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