Guaymas creates artificial reef for scuba diving

[MIRAMAR]

Here's an article on creating an artificial reef. Wouldn't it be cool if we could get one in Penasco!

Guaymas, to convert Navy ship into an artificial reef and diving site in the Sea of Cortez

Hermosillo, Sonora. The Tourism Promotion Commission (Cofetur) reported that it is working in coordination with authorities of the Mexican Navy to

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[joanC]

Over the last 30 yr in the NW Wa and SW Bc we have witnessed the sinking of 3 ships for the purpose of creating artificial reefs. They should be carefully cleaned of anything toxic. What we saw from our boat nearby was a blast tearing out the hull, but there's always another way to sink a boat !

 

[Idyllwild]

When I was much younger I did wreck penetration diving, sometimes pretty deep, in New Zealand, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, etc. Its a blast when done correctly. But get ready for the fatalities in a vacation destination without a strong technical diving community. The dive operators are paid to take you to the dive site. Coming back is optional.