The Mexican Navy has sunk a former Japanese research vessel off the coast of Tamaulipas to expand an artificial reef system. Officials state the initiative aims to boost marine life, fishing, and tourism.

<p>The Navy has used an obsolete vessel as starter material for an artificial reef, thereby, in the words of Navy Minister Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, "turning steel into life."</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/sunken-japanese-ship-artiificial-reef-tamaulipas-coast/">A sunken Japanese ship adds to the reef system off the Tamaulipas coast</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Th...