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flag German researchers map WWII munitions off Baltic coast to prevent toxic leaks.

flag Millions of tons of World War II-era munitions lie on the Baltic Sea floor off Germany's northern coast, slowly corroding and releasing toxic substances. flag Scientists from Germany, Poland, and Lithuania are aboard the research vessel Alkor mapping the pollution and developing cleanup tools. flag While current contamination levels aren't an immediate threat to humans, the threat grows as offshore construction expands. flag Germany has launched a pilot project to destroy munitions on a floating platform, backed by significant funding, but long-term solutions remain uncertain.

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