The Chernobyl reactor accident and the aquatic environment of the UK: a fisheries viewpoint

• Title: The Chernobyl reactor accident and the aquatic environment of the UK: a fisheries viewpoint

Author: N T Mitchell, W C Camplin and D R P Leonard

Reference: Journal of the Society for Radiological Protection, 6 (4), p.167-172, Dec 1986

doi: 10.1088/0260-2814/6/4/002

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Abstract: The monitoring programme undertaken by the Directorate throughout the UK following the Chernobyl reactor accident is described. The results of sampling and analysis of fish, shellfish, seaweed and other materials are discussed. Chernobyl fallout was readily detected in all sectors of the aquatic environment, particularly during May when the highest concentrations were observed. An assessment of the radiological impact of the fallout shows that freshwater fish were the most important source of individual (critical group) exposure though, based on cautious assumptions, the effective dose equivalent is around 1 mSv in a year. The collective effective dose equivalent commitment from Chernobyl due to aquatic ingestion pathways, predominantly marine fish, is estimated to be 30 man Sv.

URL: http://iopscience.iop.org/0260-2814/6/4/002/

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