The Baltic Sea is often named the world’s most polluted sea, but nobody seems to know why. The sea is located in the middle of Europe, surrounded by countries that are economically doing well. There should not be a reason for people to pollute the sea. At least it seems so…
According to BalticWaters.org, since the sea is surrounded by land, there are not many places where water can circulate, and in turn, toxins and other pollutants stay in the water for a longer period of time than in other seas.
The article further explains that the Baltic Sea is not the only sea that has a hard time getting rid of toxins. Another example of this is the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Black Sea. That is why it is hard to tell if the Baltic Sea is truly the world’s most polluted sea.
