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References

The basic information on radiation was taken from the following article and websites:

"Radiation Terminology" by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Technical Training Center,

"Radiation Basics" by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),

Natural Background Sources by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Much of the information on the biological effects of radiation was taken from the following articles and websites:

"Biological Effects of Radiation" by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Technical Training Center,

"Biological effects of low doses of ionizing radiation: A fuller picture" by Abel J. Gonzalez (IAEA BULLETIN, 4/1994:37-45),

"Radiation in Everyday Life" by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Also see U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Glossary for the following terms for more information:

Background radiation, Cosmic radiation, Terrestrial radiation, Sievert (Sv), Ionizing radiation, Radiation sickness (syndrome), Occupational dose, Radiation therapy (radiotherapy).

The information on radiation risk to marine life was taken from the following article:

"Radiation in Japan Seas: Risk of Animal Death, Mutation?" by Christine Dell'Amore (National Geographic News, 4/1/2011),

Radiation And Wildlife: The Impact On Animals by Samantha Ellis (Global Animal, 3/23/2011 ).

Read more about the current status of the Fukushima Daiichi NPS:

"One Year after Fukushima" By Sharon Squassoni, Andrew Noble (Center for Strategic and International Studies 3/7/2012),

"IAEA Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident" (International Atomic Energy Agency, 6/2/2011).