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BARRELS OF TOXIC WASTE POLLUTE THE OCEAN

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Marine scientists reportedly found more than 20 000 barrels of toxic waste off the California­n coast. Experts believe the barrels sitting deep in the ocean contain a harmful chemical called DDT, which is toxic for mice, rats and dogs.

It ends up being a pollutant – negatively impacting marine life. It’s linked to cancer in mammals and can also harm humans swimming in the water. The site is believed to be a massive underwater toxic waste site that dates back to World War 2.

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