Underwater Military Museum | Aqaba-Jordan-Red Sea

Convert trash to treasure We have a new place in Aqaba where a large number of military vehicles are being scuttled, there are currently seven guns and tanks down there and there will be several more scuttled in the coming week. Some have negatively commented that this is just a way to dump unused vehicles. Personally, I cannot think of a better place for unused military vehicles, they can never be used in anger again and will provide a fantastic marine habitat for fish and corals. Also of interest to many divers who will bring tourism income to the area. Think of the two most recognised dive havens in the world, warm water Truk Lagoon, cold water Scapa Flow – both full of scuttled military ships. OK this is small pieces, but I this way offers a variety of different habitats for fish competing for space. The location is all important. First priority is to not damage existing habitat. This site has been chosen well. There is an important eel grass bed in the shallow areas sloping down