"With rising sea levels and warming temperatures threatening South Florida's ecology, activists and innovators alike are looking for solutions that can both protect and restore what has been lost. In founding Reefline, the cultural entrepreneur Ximena Caminos became a major player and driving force behind climate-focused action in the region. An underwater sculpture park that will eventually span seven miles, Reefline fuses art, science and conservation to restore coral and marine habitats."
"A relative newcomer to Miami-Caminos originally moved to the city with her then-husband, Alan Faena, as the hotelier was opening his first US outpost-the Argentine artist and curator has made an impact as both a cultural producer and fundraiser. Her direction of the Faena Art programme as Faena was establishing its brand definitively cemented the hotel as a cultural destination. She launched Reefline in 2022 with a $5m grant from the City of Miami Beach, a testament to city leaders' faith in her."
Rising sea levels and warming temperatures threaten South Florida's coastal ecology. Reefline, founded by Ximena Caminos, is an underwater sculpture park that fuses art, science and conservation to restore coral and marine habitats along Miami Beach. Commissioned sculptural installations provide structure for marine life to attach, grow and attract fish, enhancing local biodiversity. The 11-phase project will span seven miles and needs about $40m to be fully realized; initial support included a $5m City of Miami Beach grant in 2022. Leandro Erlich's Concrete Coral — 22 submerged concrete car sculptures inspired by a 2019 sandcastle traffic jam — debuted near shore for swimmers, snorkellers and divers.
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