The artistic representation of Charles Cooper was erected in the coastal waters off the beautiful Maldives one month ago as part of a $1million project led by the Museo Atlántico — a collection of 300 underwater statues.
But in the past few days, the 'Coralarium' has been destroyed under the orders of Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, who said the artistic installation was a plot by the 'Western-backed opposition' to undermine Islam.
.... “Demolition of the installation seems to be part of the national elections and aimed at 'courting religious vote'". [This Is Lancashire] Read more
