Nothing prepares you for the awe-inspiring sight of a colossal cathedral rising from the ocean floor, its sheer size and magnificent architecture defying belief beneath the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. However, this massive structure is not actually a cathedral but the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) located in Australia. While scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, my jaw (figuratively) hit the sea floor when I caught a glimpse of this massive building at a depth of 18 meters (59 feet). I gasped into my regulator, stunned by the surreal sight of the underwater edifice that seemed to belong to another world.

Dimaculangan, J. (2025, July 30). Scuba diving and Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Daily Tribune, p. C20.