When Junk Becomes Home: The Surprising Success of Xihuw Reef The sinking of a decommissioned Boeing 737 off Vancouver Island in 2006 was initially met with skepticism, but it has since become one of the most successful marine conservation efforts in recent history.
What started as an unconventional idea from Air Canada, sparked by the sinking of HMCS Cape Breton and championed by local diving enthusiasts, has evolved into a thriving ecosystem teeming with life.
The Xihuw Reef's story is a testament to community driven innovation and collaboration between industry, government, and indigenous groups.