Ship breaking

Submitted to Human Impact

by Ameer Hamza

Uploaded 22 Mar 2008 — 6 favorites

© Ameer Hamza

Pakistan once boasted world's largest ship breaking industry. Now that industry has shrunk considerably due to rising cost of everything. Yet, the impact on nature and human health due to lead and other poisonous metals and chemicals, which come along with this industry, has been considerable. Marine life has been poisoned beyond recognition; and the beach itself is not fit for swimming due to excessive chemicals.

1 response

  • Sebastien Kunert

    Sebastien Kunert gave props (25 Mar 2008):

    just wow. My favorite catch for now.

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