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NWCorona

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18. Yes. It's called half-life and as the link states.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 09:56 PM
Dec 2016

Cs134 and Cs137 has a t1?2 of 2 and 30 years.

The question I have is. Did you read the link?

"A recent InFORM analysis of Buesseler’s data concluded that concentrations of cesium-137 have increased considerably in the central northeast Pacific, although they still are at levels that pose no concern.

“It appears that the plume has spread throughout this vast area from Alaska to California,” the scientists wrote.

They estimated that the plume is moving toward the coast at roughly twice the speed of a garden snail.

Radiation levels have not yet peaked. “As the contamination plume progresses towards our coast we expect levels closer to shore to increase over the coming year,” Cullen said.""

And this quotation is from an actual scientist speaking on his scientific research.

Another reason to give Salmon and other sea fishes a break ffr Dec 2016 #1
really. aquaculture has come a long way. mopinko Dec 2016 #9
The problem with fish farms is disease and the unnatural feed given. NWCorona Dec 2016 #12
I tried some fish farm Salmon. Scruffy1 Dec 2016 #16
Yup! Fatty salmon is where it's at NWCorona Dec 2016 #19
well, aquaponics is sorta that. mopinko Dec 2016 #17
It's tough as I eat sushi at least 6 times a week! Salmon is one of my favorite too NWCorona Dec 2016 #13
I'm not surprised. jimlup Dec 2016 #2
Thanks and I feel the same. My take is that this is that Canary in the coal mine NWCorona Dec 2016 #11
"Scary stuff." If you are refering to the Cesium-134 Buesseler does not seem to think so. cstanleytech Dec 2016 #3
The fact that anything from Fukushima made it here is scary stuff NWCorona Dec 2016 #5
I worry more about the shit like mercury that has a "half life" of fucking FOREVER. hunter Dec 2016 #20
Yes. Mercury is as it stands now is by far a greater danger to us NWCorona Dec 2016 #21
KNR Lucinda Dec 2016 #4
the levels are 1000x less than what is considered an action level rdking647 Dec 2016 #6
Hey, stop with all that sciencey stuff. progressoid Dec 2016 #7
That's a bit shortsighted IMHO. These levels can stay static or they can increase over time. NWCorona Dec 2016 #10
Or they can and will decrease rdking647 Dec 2016 #14
Yes. It's called half-life and as the link states. NWCorona Dec 2016 #18
Get your pre cooked The Wizard Dec 2016 #8
Better still, there's even more to love about seafood ffr Dec 2016 #15
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