China Joins IAEA in Fukushima Fish Radiation Testing for the First Time
In a significant development, China has taken part in radiation testing of fish samples collected by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at a port in Fukushima, Japan. This joint endeavor, which includes organizations from Japan, China, South Korea, and Canada, aims to assess the concentration levels of radioactive substances in fish. The initiative comes in the wake of Japan's decision to release treated water, including tritium, a radioactive material, from the troubled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power station into the ocean, starting in August.
The IAEA plays a crucial role in this project by comparing the results of these tests to determine the reliability of Japan's own testing data. The inclusion of China in this testing effort is particularly noteworthy, given the country's strong opposition to the oceanic release of water from Fukushima.
A team consisting of nine members, including two experts from China, gathered fish samples from various species, such as sea bream and puffer fish, at Hisanohama port in Iwaki, Fukushima. These samples will be processed and tested at 11 different institutions, both within and outside Japan, marking a significant step in international collaboration and scientific scrutiny of this important environmental issue.
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