If everything goes as per plan, then Bahrain will house the world’s largest underwater theme park in August. The underwater theme park of 100,000 square meters, will have a 70-meter long decommissioned Boeing 747- the highlight of the park.
Bahrain’s minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani said that the plane will be specially prepared for the purpose and it will be the largest ever to be submerged.
“All aircraft surfaces will be subjected to a high-pressure wash with bio-friendly detergents to ensure all post-production coatings, oil and grime are removed,” a spokesperson told CNN.
“We are proud to launch this unique eco-friendly project in partnership with local diving companies, the Supreme Council for Environment and the private sector. This initiative also aims to revive the Kingdom’s marine ecosystem and to preserve the local marine environment by incorporating international environmental standards,” Al Zayani said.
Along with the Boeing 747, the diving site will also feature a replica of a traditional Bahraini pearl merchant’s house, artificial coral reefs and other sculptures fabricated from eco-friendly material. All the sites will be submerged to “provide a safe haven for coral reef growth and habitat for marine life.”
Courtsey CNN