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Rusting WWII munitions are poisoning Europe's seas

Video. Rusting WWII munitions are poisoning Europe's seas

Updated: 02/06/2021 - 7:01 GMT+2

Millions of tons of conventional and chemical munitions have been dumped into the sea after the 20th century world wars. As the shells being to rust, their deadly contents start entering the seawater - and marine food webs.

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