In Search of Atlantis - Atlantic Beach, FL - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The sculpture was created for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida. It was placed in 2009 and measures 9'1" H x 8' W x 6.5' D. The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) itself measures 7' Long X 4' Wide. The species of sea turtle depicted here feeds on sea grass, and is swimming near sea grass in the sculpture. The sculpture depicts the green sea turtle as four times larger than its real size.

The statue was created by sculptor Kristen Visbal of Delaware. During the statue's placement in 2009, she explained the piece as follows: "We wanted to focus on the children, the future of Atlantic Beach. Also, marine life and the conservation of marine life."

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: In Search of Atlantis Figure Type: Combination of two figure types Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kristen Visbal Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 5/30/2009 Materials used: Bronze (statue) and stone (pedestal) Location: Frazier Park

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