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The Baltic Sea polluted by tons of submerged post-war munitions

A German research vessel assesses the risks of abandoned munitions in the Baltic Sea.

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The expedition, followed by *Die Welt*, lasted three weeks along Germany's coasts.

These wastes could explode or release harmful pollutants for ecosystems.

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Why it matters

Ces munitions, immergées après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, représentent une menace écologique et sécuritaire majeure pour la région, avec des risques d’explosion et de contamination des eaux.

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