Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Earthquakes.

Marine pollution.

Marine resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

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

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0284

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