Exposed munitions at the Kolberger Heide marine dumpsite near the city of Kiel, Germany

Video. The ticking environmental time bombs lying on Europe's seafloor

In partnership with The European Commission

Relic munitions and unexploded ordnance are a global problem, ubiquitously affecting European coastal waters. The risk of possible detonations and environmental contamination hinders the development of many sectors of the blue economy — including offshore energy, shipping, aquaculture and tourism.

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