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flag 20,000+ shipping containers lost at sea over 15 years, causing marine pollution and harm.

flag An Associated Press report highlights the significant loss of shipping containers at sea, with over 20,000 lost in the past 15 years due to storms, mishandling, and the challenges of larger vessels. flag Environmental consequences include pollution from hazardous materials and plastic debris harming marine life. flag Tracking of lost containers is inconsistent, complicating efforts to address the issue. flag Incidents like the X-Press Pearl fire underscore the long-term ecological impact of these losses.

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