Because of the disposal of chemical weapons on land or sea could have everlasting implication if not done properly the U.S. officials say, the government is aiming to dispose of Syrian weapons on a government-owned ship in international waters. The article states that "Under a plan yet to be approved, the chemicals would be transported to the MV Cape Ray in the Mediterranean Sea. The nearly 700-foot-long ship would be outfitted with a special system to neutralize the chemical material. U.S. warships would provide an escort and security." I feel that this plan for disposal is still not ideal. Though no country has really committed to disposal on their soil as the article says this option could be more suitable, but environmental effects could still pose a problem out on sea. To consider discharging poison gases into seas will affect the ocean but will eventually reach land. The fact that it has never been done on a ship poses great concern and risks that this could be done properly. In the accompanying vide oQueen's Univ. professor Stan Brown gives convincing difficulties in regards to disposing chemical weapons at sea
Article: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/u-s-considers-destroying-syria-chemical-weapons-ship-article-1.1532489
Video: http://video.theloop.ca/home/watch/weapons-disposal-at-sea-safe/2876550202001?sort=date&page=1&lineupid=1995280562001#.UpmTR8RDuSp
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