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An 80 y.o. historic #WWII #shipwreck is still influencing the #microbiology and #geochemistry of the #OceanFloor by leaking hazardous substances, such as explosives & heavy metals, into the sediment of the #NorthSea
Via #FrontiersInMarineScience
@lucifargundam True. Sadly, most of the wartime wrecks are ticking time bombs. On a brighter note, there are some successful habitat restoration projects involving artificial reefs made of wrecks. However, it’s yet to be established what impact these structures have on the larger ocean ecosystems.
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@MsHouseMD
Too bad it can't be one of the _good_ sunken ships that provides safe haven for sea life...