American oceanographer Ken Buesseler just dropped a truth bomb about Fukushima's wastewater – and the world is leaning in. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researcher, who's studied Fukushima’s waters for 10 years, claims Japan’s data on radioactive contamination is about as complete as a TikTok dance tutorial with missing steps 🕵️♂️.
Buesseler and his team have conducted regular field studies around the crippled Daiichi nuclear plant since 2013. Their verdict? Japan’s testing focuses only on harmless tritium while ignoring other radioactive isotopes like strontium-90 and carbon-14 that could linger in seafood for centuries 🐟☢️.
\"This isn’t just a local issue – ocean currents could carry these isotopes from Fukushima’s shores to your sushi platter,\" Buesseler warned, sounding like the marine science version of Sherlock Holmes. His research highlights gaps in monitoring that could leave millions in the dark about potential health risks 🌐🔍.
With Japan continuing its wastewater release program, this scientific showdown is giving us real-life 'Oppenheimer' vibes – minus the Hollywood ending. Stay tuned as global experts demand more transparent data faster than K-pop fans trend a new comeback 🚨📉.
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U.S. oceanographer questions the data of Fukushima wastewater
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