CLEANING UP TOXIC WAR RELICS.
Published In: Australian Geographic, 2025, n. 186. P. 84 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: MATHIS, ESME 3 of 3
Abstract
Australian maritime archaeologists are working to decontaminate WWII shipwrecks in the Pacific to prevent oil and pollutants from leaking into the ocean. These shipwrecks, known as 'potentially polluting wrecks,' pose environmental risks due to corrosion and oil leakage. Efforts are being made to decontaminate high-risk shipwrecks, with a focus on Pacific Island communities lacking oil response capability. The issue of cleaning up these shipwrecks is complex, with innovative solutions being explored, such as using bacteria to degrade toxic oil compounds. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Australian Geographic. 2025/05, Issue 186, p84
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0816-1658
- Accession Number:185114592
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