Japan Opposes Russia's, Seafood Ban Over , Fukushima Wastewater Plan.<br />Fox News reports that Japan has criticized Russia for joining <br />China in banning the import of Japanese seafood in response <br />to releasing Fukushima wastewater into the ocean. .<br />Russia said that it would begin implementing import <br />restrictions on October 16, almost two months after<br />the treated radioactive wastewater was released.<br />Russia said that it would begin implementing import <br />restrictions on October 16, almost two months after<br />the treated radioactive wastewater was released.<br />Neighboring countries, along with fishing groups, have <br />been strongly opposed to the wastewater discharges <br />from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.<br />Neighboring countries, along with fishing groups, have <br />been strongly opposed to the wastewater discharges <br />from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.<br />In August, China immediately banned <br />all Japanese seafood imports, dealing a heavy <br />blow to the Japanese fishing industry.<br />The Japanese Foreign Ministry argues that Japan <br />has provided transparent and scientific explanations <br />about the safety of their wastewater release plan. .<br />According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, <br />the organization has reviewed the safety of the plan <br />and concluded it would have negligible impact. .<br />The government has said wastewater is treated to reduce <br />radioactive materials to safe levels, before being diluted <br />to make it far safer than internationally established standards.<br />Later this week, a team of experts from China, <br />South Korea and Canada are scheduled to take samples <br />of seawater and marine life near the first release.<br />Fox News reports that a relief fund has <br />been established by the Japanese government <br />to reduce the impact of China's seafood ban.<br />According to the government, the discharge <br />of wastewater is unavoidable as the plant is <br />decommissioned, a process expected to span decades
