A – hydrides, B – sea rose, C – small hairy crab, D – rock lobster, E – common sea star, F – cod, G – herring, H – flounder. Photo: A. Vedenin et al.

A fresh study reveals a surprising truth about the Second World War-era underwater explosive ordnance lying at the bottom of the Baltic Sea: these rusting and poisonous war relics have become rich ecosystems, providing a far denser life than the surrounding seabed.

Topics: #sea #war #baltic

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