Assessment results of sites impacted by accumulated environmental damage along the coastline of the Barents Sea (Eastern Murman)
https://doi.org/10.31242/2618-9712-2024-29-3-420-430
Abstract
The article discusses the findings from monitoring sites of accumulated environmental damage (AED) along the East Murman coastline. The area surveyed includes the mouth of the Kharlovka River estuary, which is near the Seven Islands Archipelago within the Kandalaksha State Nature Reserve. During a thorough engineering and environmental assessment of the region, an inventory of AED sites was conducted, along with an evaluation of the amount of accumulated waste and an analysis of pollutant levels in the soil. The survey revealed six unauthorized waste disposal sites, primarily consisting of fuel and lubricant containers and scrap metal. Soil testing at two locations within the Barents Sea’s water protection zone indicated significant contamination with oil products, while the levels of metals (Zn, Cd, Pb, Cu) were found to be acceptable. The analysis of soil conditions revealed that degradation within the Kharlovka River estuary began during the operation of a fuel and lubricants storage facility in the area. At the time of the assessment, over a third of the surveyed area lacked a fertile soil layer, and the remaining soil and vegetation were sparse. The degree of contamination by oil products requires the implementation of highly efficient soil remediation methods.
Keywords
accumulated environmental damage (AED),
soil pollution,
pollutant (PS),
negative environmental impact (NEI),
oil products
Supporting agencies: This study was conducted under the state contract (No. 20-021-KD, dated July 10, 2020), which involves providing services for monitoring sites of accumulated environmental damage.
About the Authors
M. Yu. Menshakova
Murmansk Arctic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marija Yu. Menshakova, Cand. Sci. (Biol.), Head of the Laboratory
ResearcherID: W-4958-2018
Scopus Author ID: 57216933019
Murmansk
R. I. Gaynanova
Murmansk Arctic University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ramziya I. Gaynanova, Researcher
ResearcherID: ABB-7364-2021
Scopus Author ID: 57216937148
Murmansk
K. K. Moskvin
Murmansk Arctic University; Murmansk Marine Biological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Konstantin K. Moskvin, Research Assistant
Murmansk
E. O. Potorochin
Murmanekoproekt LLC
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evgeny O. Potorochin, Acting Head
Murmansk
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Menshakova M.Yu., Gaynanova R.I., Moskvin K.K., Potorochin E.O. Assessment results of sites impacted by accumulated environmental damage along the coastline of the Barents Sea (Eastern Murman). Arctic and Subarctic Natural Resources. 2024;29(3):420-430. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31242/2618-9712-2024-29-3-420-430
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