Mural Masterpieces - Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC)

Location:
1045 Beach Road, Torbay, Auckland.

Team:
MERC Staff; Morgan Sands, Hanne Mellsop and Darren Ellis.

Accessible to public:
Limited, the mural is located on private property but is visible from the public beach and road.

Mural theme:
Underwater life of the Hauraki Gulf.

Background to mural creation:
The main reason for creating the mural is for it to be used for the purpose of teaching. The mural will be a resource to teach the students about the local marine ecosystem as well as local stories/legends. Another reason for painting the mural is to create a more impactful focal point as visitors enter the marine centre.