A 'Gift' From Previous Generations?

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is a now-banned insecticide. It was banned after causing untold amounts of environmental damage. It has long been suspected that a massive underwater toxic waste site is located near Catalina Island, off the Southern California coast (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/27/up-to-25000-barrels-found-at-suspected-ddt-dump-off-california-say-scientists ). It seems bizarre that the site is shrouded in secrecy. It may date back to the Second World War. Recent images of over 27,000 barrel-like objects have been recorded on the seabed. At least some of these barrels, may contain DDT. There could even be more toxic compounds. This is not a nice legacy to leave behind. It seems yet another case of people applying the old adage 'out of sight:out of mind'! Disposing of the material in the barrels safely could be a difficult process. Barrels would have to be safely brought ashore and the contents identified and treated. Leaving the barrels may not be an option, as the casks will not remain intact forever. The contents could have severe effects on ocean life. One can only hope the current generation will think more carefully about how they would like to be remembered by folks in the future.