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News Release 11-258
Scientists Assess Radioactivity in the Ocean From Japan Nuclear Power Facility
New study analyzes radioactivity from facility in first months after accident
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A new study analyzes levels of radioactivity released to the ocean in the Japan accident.
Credit: Ken Buesseler, WHOI
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Marine chemist Ken Buesseler makes a final inspection of a water-sampling rosette.
Credit: Ken Kostel, WHOI
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Radioactivity is expected to follow the Kuroshio Current off Japan.
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Map of path of June oceanographic research expedition; white dots are sampling stations.
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Background radiation in oceans and seas around the globe varies depending on location.
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Human and natural sources of radiation in the ocean are compared over the past 60 years.
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