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The Russian research team to study the radioactive pollution of the Japan Sea after the disaster at the Chernobyl Fukushima-2 has, according to the expedition leader Alexander Sevastyanov been detected any radioactive substances.

The main task of the expedition group of Russian Geography Society on board the research vessel "Pavel Gordienko" is to investigate the water and the air in the room the Sea of ​​Japan or the Kurile Islands and the Kamchatka Peninsula to radioactivity.

How Sevastyanov RIA Novosti on Tuesday said, the cesium-137 content of sea water according to the indicators of on-board gamma spectrometer Becqerel be around three per cubic meter and therefore the region exceeded normal background levels. The daily doses to average 0.07 micro Sievert per hour do not exceed the natural radiation levels above sea level, said the scientist.

According Sevastyanov the water samples at two locations in the Japan Sea from depths of 50 and 100 meters have been removed. The air samples are obtained around the Clock with a plant. Further measurements should be made in the Pacific.

The expedition is funded by the Russian Geography Society. It brings together experts in some of the Far East Research Institute of Hydrometeorology (DWNIGMI), the Russian Service for Hydrometeorology (Rosgidromet), the nuclear corporation Rosatom, the Emergencies Ministry and the consumer protection agency.

The scientists are planning to stage in the second expedition, which is in August / Septemes start in 2011 on board the vessel "Professor Chljustin" to examine the state of ecosystems and marine wildlife.