Namibia enlists the IAEA to help study its marine ecosystem supporting key fisheries (French Edition)

The first-ever comprehensive study on the concentration of radionuclides and trace elements in Namibia's coastal waters revealed that while radionuclide levels are very low, there is an indication of higher than usual concentration of certain trace elements. Further study is required to determine whether these are the result of human activity along the coast or are due to the underlying geology, according to a scientific report delivered by the IAEA to the Government of Namibia in late 2017, based on research carried out at the Government's request. "The IAEA report provides excellent information about the current status and can be used as the basis for future monitoring activities," said Axel Tibinyane, Director of Namibia's National Radiation Protection Authority. "As marine resources contribute significantly to our national development, it is imperative that they be used sustainably. The report will help us do that."