AP Exclusive: Inside Israel’s push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Summary
Israeli researchers are testing ways to find and remove unexploded bombs from the Mediterranean Sea near Rishon Lezion. The goal is to make part of the shoreline safe for public use again. This effort is part of a wider global move to protect ocean waters as they see more use.Key Facts
- Israeli divers are searching for unexploded mortar shells and other bombs underwater near Rishon Lezion.
- The area has been a firing range for many years, which left dangerous munitions on the sea floor.
- The project aims to clear 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) of shoreline to reopen it for people.
- Finding underwater bombs is difficult, as shown when divers could not locate test dummy shells they placed months earlier.
- Unexploded munitions can leak harmful chemicals and metals into the sea, polluting the environment.
- These bombs can be dangerous if stepped on or handled, especially by children.
- Similar efforts are underway in Europe, where large amounts of wartime munitions lie on sea floors.
- The project is among the first in the Middle East to focus on clearing smaller munitions from complex underwater areas.
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