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Fukushima fishers strive to recover catches amid water concerns

Amid voices of support from across the country for seafood products sourced from Fukushima Prefecture, the local fishing community is pushing ahead with efforts to revitalize the industry despite apprehension about the ongoing decommissioning of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.

While Fukushima Prefecture has yet to experience significant reputational repercussions, the fishing industry remains concerned about the decommissioning work, which is expected to take several decades, coupled with the discharge of the treated radioactive water from the crippled plant that began about half a year ago…………………………….

With government subsidies and other initiatives, the prefecture’s seven fishery cooperatives aim to increase the catch to surpass 50% of pre-disaster levels………………………………………………… https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/06/japan/society/fukushima-fishermen-fight-recover-catch/

March 9, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | employment, Japan