Marine scientists organization stress importance of environmental assessment and removal of toxins

Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS) emphasizes the challenges of creating artificial reefs which help, not harm, the environment.

"The accumulation of marine life attracts animals that will not be interested in the structure but i the food that is accumulating within and around it. However, some wrecks may have slowly ‘leaked’ toxic materials into the environment – which is why it is crucial that deliberate wrecks are very thorughly cleaned of all toxic materials."

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