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Mexico Sinks Onjuku Ship to Build Gulf Reef Habitat

Mexico’s Navy sank the former Onjuku off Tamaulipas to create an artificial reef meant to support marine habitat and fishing communities.
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The former Japanese ship “Onjuku” was sunk in a controlled way off the coast of Tamaulipas as part of an environmental project that seeks to strengthen marine biodiversity and expand the Artificial Reef System in the Gulf of Mexico. The maneuver was observed at a distance by the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, during the morning conference held from Palacio Nacional, while elements of the Marine Secretariat carried out the operatio…

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Governor underscores Tamaulipas’ historical role in defending the sovereignty and independence of the nation. Atestigua sinking of the former ship “Onjuku”, a project to create an artificial reef for the growth of marine flora and fauna in the Tamaulipas Reef System. DraftingMatamoros, TAMPS. – By participating in the ceremony of controlled sinking of the former Oceanographic Research Ship “Onjuku”, which chaired via remote means President Claud…

On the morning of Wednesday, May 13, at the daily press conference of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the sinking of the former ARM “Onjuku” vessel was announced. It was stated that this sinking will contribute to strengthening the artificial reef system in Tamaulipas. A video explained that, as part of national efforts to protect the country's marine ecosystems… Source

In front of the shores of Tampico, the historic ship “Onjuku” finished a stage of more than four decades of marine service to start another underwater. The boat, donated by Japan to Mexico in the seventies, was sunk in a controlled way to become an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. The ceremony was led by President Claudia Sheinbaum from the National Palace through a remote link with Tamaulipas. The event also included Governor Américo Vill…

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Vanguardia broke the news on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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