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WWII munitions rusting on Baltic Sea floor pose toxic legacy

Enormous quantities of World War II munitions lie on the Baltic Sea floor off Germany’s northern tourist beaches, corroding and creating a persistent toxic hazard.

Published Mar 29, 2026, 1:35 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Below the waves off Germany’s northern tourist beaches, enormous quantities of World War II munitions rest on the Baltic Sea floor and are slowly rusting away. The corroding weapons represent a lingering toxic time bomb for the marine environment and nearby coasts.