The Economic Times

In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - its still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century later

The UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Scientists recently detected harmful contaminants not only in nearby water but also in local marine life. This discovery serves as a stark reminder of the enduring environmental challenges presented by numerous wartime shipwrecks.