Mar del Plata · Argentina · Artificial reef
Kyokko
The first ship sunk on Banco de Afuera, in 28 m
Area photo: FarSouthNavy · CC BY 4.0
The Kyokko is a ship sunk in 2025 as an artificial reef on Banco de Afuera, further offshore than the Cristo Rey park, in 28 m of water. It was the first hull sent to the bank, part of a move away from the murky water close to the coast towards a bank with better visibility.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Mar del Plata and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Boats from the city's nautical clubs run out to Banco de Afuera, further offshore than the Cristo Rey park, where the Kyokko was sunk in 2025 in 28 m of water. It was the first ship sent to the bank. The earlier wrecks lie close to the coast, where visibility is limited, and the move offshore was made in search of better visibility.
The seabed around the wreck is bare sand, and placing a hard structure on it gives marine life somewhere to shelter at once. The ship is the start of a plan for a new underwater park, with another fishing vessel already prepared for sinking.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good |
Season follows Mar del Plata: The best months are September to November and March to May. Water falls to 8–16 °C from May to September, though club boats still go out in July.
Dive videos
BUCEO 360° en el KYOKKO RÚA: ¡Pase bajo las hélices y visita sorpresa! 🦭🚢🤿 · Thalassa Buceo on YouTube
Questions divers ask
How deep is the Kyokko wreck in Mar del Plata?+
The Kyokko lies in 28 m of water on Banco de Afuera, further offshore than the Cristo Rey park.
Sources
- Proyectan crear un nuevo parque submarino en Mar del Plata — El Marplatense
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