An expert on the Pacific Islands scientific panel has said that fish swimming in treated wastewater from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant would be safe to eat. The plan to release Fukushima water over four decades into the Pacific has raised concerns about possible environmental and health risks for nearby countries such as South Korea and China, as well as Pacific island nations. However, some scientists say the worries are based on misinformation. Japan is likely to carry out its first release of the wastewater during its summer.

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