The operator of the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan has begun releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. The move has sparked controversy and led China to ban seafood imports from Japan. Japanese fishing groups, as well as groups in China and South Korea, have raised concerns about the release. However, the Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) argue that the release is necessary for the plant's decommissioning and that the treated water is safe. The release is expected to last for decades, with 31,200 tons of water to be released by March 2024.

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