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The release, which began on Thursday, is part of the Japanese government’s long-term strategy to manage over one million tons of water contaminated during the 2011 nuclear disaster.
This decision comes in response to Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, with Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, announcing that it will adopt similar temporary restrictions on the import of fish and seafood products from Japan starting on October 16, 2023.
Ever since the Japanese government approved the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant two years ago, it has sparked alarm throughout Asia and the Pacific. The United Nations' nuclear inspector issued its approval in July, claiming that the impact on people and the environment would be modest. However, many people, notably local fishermen, are concerned that the release of the water may jeopardize their livelihoods.