Bulgaria's President Attends Sinking of 'Chavdar' Ship Turned Artificial Reef Near Sozopol

The fishing vessel Chavdar, built in 1964 and long part of Bulgaria’s maritime heritage, now rests on the seabed near Sozopol. The ship was deliberately sunk as part of a broader initiative to create artificial reefs that foster marine biodiversity and provide new opportunities for underwater exploration.

The sinking took place under carefully managed conditions, with seawater pumped into the vessel over the course of about an hour to ensure it descended in the proper position....