Mission launched to avert potential catastrophe from WW1 British shipwreck

A British warship, HMS Cassandra, which sank in 1918, poses an environmental threat as it leaks oil and potentially mercury into the Baltic Sea. Experts warn that without intervention from the Ministry of Defence’s Project Tangaroa, the wreck could cause catastrophic damage to marine ecosystems and local economies.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Experts warn that the sunken British warship HMS Cassandra, resting on the seabed since 1918, is leaking oil and could cause serious environmental harm if not addressed soon.

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