Toxic Water Off Russian Coast Leads to Mass Marine Death Recent reports from the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia’s far east, suggest that a toxic spill of some kind has led to mass death on the ocean floor. It is estimated that 95% of all benthos, or bottom-dwelling organisms, have died. Local government officials denied initial reports of an unfolding environmental disaster after a group of surfers sounded the alarm. Related: […] Alex Camerino | October 16, 2020 0 Comments