Environmental impact of unexploded ordnance in the Baltic Sea

Earth & Climate News -- ScienceDaily · last updated February 27, 2025 – 3:22 AM

The south-western Baltic Sea has about 3,000 kilograms of dissolved toxic chemicals released from unexploded ordnance, according to a new study. The substances were detected in almost all water samples taken in 2017 and 2018, with particularly high concentrations in the Bights of Kiel and L beck. The levels are still below thresholds for health risk, but highlight the urgent need for munitions clearance to minimize long-term risks.

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