SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 25, 2026Interesting Engineering

Silent leaks: Century-old shipwrecks are leaking toxic chemicals into North Sea

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Century-old WWI and WWII shipwrecks on the North Sea floor are leaking toxic chemicals, including TNT byproducts, into surrounding waters. With over 10,000 wrecks in Danish waters alone, researchers warn that deteriorating hulls are contaminating marine life and threatening commercial fisheries as pollutants move up the food chain.

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