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Wildlife threatened by Fukushima radiation

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Leaked isotopes likely to affect marine ecosystems more than terrestrial ones.

Radiation released by the tsunami-struck Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant could have long-lasting consequences for the natural environment in the vicinity of the damaged plant.

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  1. Quirin Schiermeier
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Schiermeier, Q. Wildlife threatened by Fukushima radiation. Nature (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2011.326

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