National Geographic runs an article entitled "Sunken Nuclear Subs of the Cold War".

  • "Though no evidence of radioactive leakage has yet been detected, the fact that this wreck lies at the bottom of the North Sea beneath one of the most productive fisheries in the world causes some experts significant concern."
  • Coincidentally, the Simpsons episode with Blinky the three-eyed fish runs the same week.

 Conclusion: Risks associated with disposal at sea effectively kill any ocean disposal options.

 

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