In 1994, Alabama sank 100 retired M60 battle tanks in the Gulf, giving obsolete military machines a 50-year second life as fish reefs

Obsolete M60 battle tanks now rest on the Gulf of Mexico seafloor. These decommissioned military vehicles serve as artificial reefs for marine life. The Reef-Ex program began in 1994, repurposing 100 tanks for habitat. This initiative benefits local economies by attracting anglers and divers. The tanks provide a second life, offering valuable marine habitat.

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