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Tuna caught in San Diego tested positive for radiation contamination.


https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2012/05/tuna-fish-contaminated-fukushima-radiation-california
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Radiation Contamination Chronology:
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March 2011: Following the earthquake and tsunami that led to the nuclear disaster, radioactive materials were released into the ocean.
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April 2011: Fish samples collected off the coast of Japan showed elevated levels of radioactive cesium, particularly cesium-137.
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2012: Studies indicated that fish caught in the vicinity of Fukushima had detectable levels of cesium-134 and cesium-137, with some species showing levels above safety limits set by various health organizations.
The presence of radiation in marine life has been a concern for both local fisheries and international markets, leading to ongoing monitoring and research in the years following the disaster.