Ship sank to create natural reef off Larnaca coast

The Lambousa II vessel was submerged at the Oroklini marine protected area on Saturday to enrich the site with artificial reeds.

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said this is the third ship to be sunk in the area in the last five years , as she heralded the benefits of this practice in increasing fish stocks, as well as opportunities for diving and environmental awareness.

Speaking on board a vessel to