Effects of Tohoku Tsunami and Fukushima Radiation on the U.S. Marine Environment

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

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Provides background on situation surrounding release of radiation from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power installation in northeastern Japan, and addresses concerns about potential effects of this rel...

Provides background on situation surrounding release of radiation from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power installation in northeastern Japan, and addresses concerns about potential effects of this released radiation on U.S. marine environment and resources. Considers implications for U.S. seafood safety, likelihood that radiation will reach U.S. marine waters, response options if radiation is detected, and other possible maritime effects of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on U.S. marine environment.

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