Kamchatka is one of Russia's remotest regions, famous for its pristine nature and active volcanoes. Click here to find out more. Toxic substances in Kamchatka's waters have killed 95% of marine fauna and caused health problems for surfers. Video and photos posted on social media show dead octopuses, seals and other dead sea life, as well as a large stretch of discoloured ocean. “Khalaktyrsky beach is a very popular place with tourists and locals. But the storm came on Sept. 29, and the situation only deteriorated. Ecological disaster strikes Kamchatka: Devastating images of mass deaths of sea creatures Mass death of sea animals on Kamchatka beaches was reported in Russia’s Far East . Kamchatka governor Vladimir Solodov said volunteers were also helping the authorities in their investigation. “We need to understand what will happen to our health, to the health of animals,” said surfer Anton Morozov. However, the Russian branch of environmental group Greenpeace tweeted Saturday night that an "environmental disaster" had taken place in Kamchatka and called for an immediate investigation. VideoThe Covid doctor whose dance video went viral, 'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets' Video'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets', Disney's real-life Snow White dies at 101, 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral' Video'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral', Macron leads vigil for beheaded history teacher. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Video, First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo, Lockdown: 'I cycled every street in my 5km radius' Video, Lockdown: 'I cycled every street in my 5km radius', The Covid doctor whose dance video went viral. Indirect evidence for this is that bottom-dwelling species of animals and plants, which were washed ashore in some areas, suffered badly. It was unparalleled,” said Anton. This is because, judging by the signs, the pollution runs a lot deeper than just the surface layer of the water, as would be the case after an oil spill. On Oct. 4, an additional 250 kg of material was sent to Moscow for examination, including samples of water, sand, and dead animals. Solodov’s ill-informedness is partially excusable given that he became acting governor only on April 3, 2020, having moved from Yakutia, and assumed the governor’s office on Sept. 21. This website uses cookies. VideoWoman rescued from burning car by police officer, First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo. Additional water, sand and animal samples from the area were sent to Moscow for analysis, he said. “The unique nature of Kamchatka, the UNESCO World Natural Heritage is under threat,” head of the climate project with Greenpeace Russia, Vasily Yablokov, said in a statement on the organization’s website.