[Radionuclides 90Sr and 137Cs in the benthos near the nuclear submarine "Komsomolets"].
We have analyzed the content of radionuclides 90Sr and 137Cs in the benthofauna and deposits near the nuclear submarine "Komsomolets." Analysis was performed on the basis of the materials of the 31st (1993) and 36th (1995) voyages of R/V "Akademik Mstislav Keldysh" in correspondence with the system of monitoring the state of the abiotic and biotic situation near the nuclear submarine "Komsomolets" (Norwegian Sea). Whereas during the 33rd voyage of this vessel (1994) the content of these elements in the benthic animals at stations located close to the submarine somewhat exceeded the background level of radioactivity (Kuznetsov et al., 1996), no such excess was found during the 31st and 36th voyages. Meanwhile, radioactive cobalt (60Co) was found in representatives of three groups of animals during the 31st voyage at two stations located near the submarine.
Kuznetsov
A P
AP
Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Shmelev
I P
IP
Demidov
A M
AM
Efimov
B V
BV
Shubko
V M
VM
D000818:Animals; D001110:Arctic Regions; D001417:Background Radiation; D002588:Cesium Radioisotopes / Q000032:analysis*; D019015:Geologic Sediments / Q000737:chemistry*; D009792:Oceans and Seas; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D013326:Strontium Radioisotopes / Q000032:analysis*; D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive / Q000032:analysis*; D015048:Zooplankton / Q000737:chemistry*
D002588:Cesium Radioisotopes; D013326:Strontium Radioisotopes; D014875:Water Pollutants, Radioactive