Negative Potential of Nuclear Waste on Animal Tissues in the Sea of Japan

Abstract

On August 2023, Japan released nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean, which sparked debate in the international community. Many countries questioned Japan's decision to dump waste into the sea. This study aims to further discuss Japan's policy of dumping its nuclear waste into the sea and the potential negative consequences that may arise from such a policy. This study was conducted by collecting data from the literature and leveraging AI chatbots. Based on the study, it can be concluded that although Japan has obtained permission to dump its waste into the sea, potential negative consequences may still occur, such as genetic mutations in marine organisms and bioaccumulation of radioactive substances in the food chain. Therefore, monitoring of nuclear waste dumped into the sea is essential to ensure the sustainability of the marine ecosystem and human safety.