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flag WWII shipwrecks in Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon are leaking oil due to climate change, threatening ecosystems and tourism.

flag Chuuk Lagoon in Micronesia, home to hundreds of WWII shipwrecks, is facing an environmental crisis as climate change accelerates the decay of sunken vessels, causing oil leaks that have reached shorelines. flag Despite Japan’s removal of 60,000 liters of oil since 2017, up to 22 million liters may still be trapped in the wrecks, threatening ecosystems and tourism. flag Experts warn the site is a “ticking time bomb,” urging urgent international action to prevent ecological disaster.

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