Scientists Are Finally Learning What’s Inside Mysterious ‘Halo’ Barrels Submerged Off Los Angeles

Scientists Explain the 'Halos' Around LA's Ocean Barrels

Beneath the waves off Los Angeles, thousands of corroded metal barrels surrounded by ghostly white halos have puzzled scientists for years. Now, new research suggests these underwater mysteries hold a toxic secret—but not the one once assumed. The barrels, first noticed in 2011 and later found to number at...

Scientists are finally learning what’s inside mysterious ‘halo’ barrels submerged off Los Angeles

By Chris Simms – LiveScience At first thought to hold the pesticide DDT, some mysterious barrels dumped in the deep sea near Los Angeles actually contain caustic alkaline waste that stops most life from living nearby. Thousands of barrels of industrial waste litter the ocean floor off Los Angeles and have been there for decades — but scientists still don’t fully understand what chemicals this junkyard is leaking into the environment.

"What the Hell, 27,000 Barrels of Toxic Waste": Scientists Discover Alkaline Chemical Bombs Creating Dead Zones Off Los Angeles Coast

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Thousands of barrels of industrial waste lie off the coast of Los Angeles, posing an environmental threat. 🔍 Recent studies reveal these barrels contain alkaline substances, not previously expected DDT. 🐠 The toxic waste has created harsh environments, reducing marine life diversity significantly. 🤝 Addressing this issue requires collaboration and innovative [...]