TOXIC WW2 SHIPWRECKS THREATEN OUR OCEANS
“The great thing about this problem is that its solvable”
Matt Carter – Research Director
Decaying World War II wrecks contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the marine environment.
Decaying World War II wrecks contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the marine environment.
We can prevent this.
But we must act now.
Here are the challenges
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