Justin Gwynn

Justin Gwynn is a researcher involved in ongoing monitoring efforts related to the sunken Soviet nuclear submarine Komsomolets. The Komsomolets, which sank in 1989, is still leaking radioactive material into the Norwegian Sea. Recent research, in which Gwynn is involved, has revealed elevated levels of Cesium-137 in coral near the wreck. The submarine, once the pride of the Soviet navy, carried nuclear warheads and a plutonium-powered reactor. The research team's findings suggest a continued environmental risk, highlighting the need for sustained monitoring of the wreck site. The research indicates that a fire caused a leak and ultimately the sinking of the submarine, leading to the death of many crew members. Gwynn's work is relevant due to the potential long-term environmental impact of the radioactive leakage.