Teams in the Bay of Lübeck have been utilizing advanced underwater technology to locate and safely remove a vast number of WWII explosives from the Baltic Sea. These items, including naval mines and aerial bombs, were hastily dumped by Allied forces post-war. The removal process employs specialized underwater vehicles equipped with cameras and electromagnets, and is overseen by experts to ensure safety. This initiative represents a significant step towards addressing the environmental hazards posed by these historical remnants, as highlighted by Germany's environment minister, Steffi Lemke.
"We're not talking about a few unexploded bombs here; we're talking about millions of World War II munitions that were simply disposed of by the Allies to prevent rearmament."
"Underwater vehicles, fitted with cameras and sensors, have been hunting for World War II-era explosives purposefully sunk in this region of the Baltic Sea."
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