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An 'underwater city' off the coast of Florida is expected to attract a number of divers, ecologists and explorers, according to reports.

However it will not only be these visitors whose presence will be felt at the submarine landmark, as it will also serve as a final resting place for the deceased.

The Neptune Memorial Reef, which has been created by the Neptune Society, is the largest man-made reef of its type in the world, Travelmole reports.

It will cover 16 acres of ocean floor and have capacity for the remains of 125,000 people.

Commenting on the unusual construction, Neptune Society president Jerry Norman said: 'The Neptune Memorial Reef is a first for the industry and a major step toward creating a new way for people to honour and remember their loved ones in a beautiful setting that reaffirms life and promotes marine habitat, coral growth and supports tourism.

'The reef will also be a world-class destination for divers and explorers.'

The reef, which will open this month, has been designed in concrete and bronze to attract as many marine species as possible into the submarine city.

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