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There's a whole moral panic now about TEPCO in "releasing radioactive water" into the ocean.

tld;dr: the release is safe

The water has been *treated* to remove heavy elements and what's left is tritium that is released in nearly homeopathic dilution. Seawater already contains 3 mg of uranium (!) per 1 m3 naturally, and it's natural and safe.

Detailed description:

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/wo

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