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flag Japanese oyster farms face mass die-offs due to climate change-linked heat and salinity, threatening exports.

flag Oyster farms in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, which produce over 75% of the country’s farmed oysters, are experiencing mass die-offs with mortality rates up to 90% in some areas, attributed to record-high sea temperatures and increased salinity from reduced rainfall. flag Officials link the crisis to climate change, with waters 1.5–1.9°C above average during key growing months. flag Surviving oysters are smaller and less valuable. flag The Ministry of Agriculture is investigating, while exports to Asia may be affected. flag Farms in northern Sanriku remain unaffected.

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