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Germany's rusting sea munitions are a toxic time bomb

Toxic chemicals from decades-old bombs are contaminating marine life in German waters. Scientists warn that the window to remove the weapons is closing.

  • 1.6 million metric tons of munitions deteriorating in German seas
  • Toxic compounds like TNT released, harming marine life
  • Liver tumors in fish near dumping sites, contamination in mussels and whales

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