Illustration of underwater sonar technology detecting unexploded World War II-era ordnance.

Ticking Time Bombs Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Perils of Underwater UXOs and the Race to Detect Them

As the United States repurposes former military zones for civilian use, a silent threat lingers beneath the waters: unexploded ordnance (UXO). These remnants from past conflicts, especially from World War II, pose significant risks in shallow waters now frequented by...