UK9393, I think if the water is polluted enough to affect the clams, the local authorities would post warnings, just like they do for shellfish harvesting in many other countries. That's what I would hope, anyways.
YongYang JUL. 21, 2014 - 06:13PM JST
How many of these fishermen know which rivers run into Tokyo Bay and which catchment areas those rivers serve?
NHK news report 2012:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMILM2r4o#t=32
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UK9393
People know which rivers empty into Tokyo Bay, right?
Does no one watch NHK?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_MILM2_r4o
sensei258
They're searching for the very elusive but tasty bearded clam.
TrevorPeace1
UK9393, I think if the water is polluted enough to affect the clams, the local authorities would post warnings, just like they do for shellfish harvesting in many other countries. That's what I would hope, anyways.
Trapped
Trevor, Trevor, Trevor... Hope beyond all hope. Good luck with that.
badsey3
-link does not work
-Original link from Y-Y didn't work either
UK9393
@Badsey: Search 'Tokyo Bay Contamination More Serious than Fukushima Offing.' In Youtube.
Disillusioned
And, they take them home and feed them to their kids. Yum! Yum! Every growing child needs their seasonal dose of pesticides and heavy metals.