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Unusually warm, salty waters have killed 60%–90% of oysters in western Japan, crippling a major industry.
Unusually high water temperatures and salinity in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea have triggered mass oyster deaths, with mortality rates reaching 60% to 90% in Hiroshima, Okayama, and Hyogo prefectures—far above normal.
The crisis, centered in Hiroshima, which produces 60% to 63% of Japan’s farmed oysters, has devastated farms, delayed harvests, and prompted calls for government aid.
Officials, including Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki, are investigating extreme marine conditions as the likely cause, while local leaders warn of economic and tourism impacts.
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Las aguas inusualmente cálidas y saladas han matado entre el 60% y el 90% de las ostras en el oeste de Japón, paralizando una importante industria.