Rows of water storage tanks surround the reactors at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, waiting to release their contents into the sea possibly as early as this spring, much to the ire of fishermen who worry it could affect the reputation of their industry.

Fishery groups in Rayong province have angrily rejected a compensation offer made by Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) for damage caused by its oil spill.