While it is a good idea to track the debris from the tsunami that hit Japan after the earthquake...

...there is a chance it is not only a floating junk yard, but, also a radioactive floating junk yard.

NOAA (click title to entry - thank you) has predicted possible trajectories for the debris field using OSCURS (Ocean Surface Current Simulator) Year 1 = red; Year 2 = orange; Year 3 = yellow; Year 4 = light blue; Year 5 = violet Photo: Courtesy of J. Churnside, NOAA; created using Google

While I applaud Senator Daniel Inouye for his reaction to the information of the floating debris, it would be better if the UN Maritime Law Group asked the nations in the region, including Australia and Indonesia to act together to remove the debris and stop its journey.  If it is found to be radioactive, the entire ocean could be in peril along with fisheries and human beings.  I do believe there is a basis in Maritime Law that would allow for such international cooperation beyond sovereign borders.  If not the UN Security Council could take up the issue for a resolution.

Inouye Steps Up With Money for Tsunami Debris Cleanup (click here)

By Sophie Cocke 11/01/2011

Scientists worried about tons of debris from the March tsunami in Japan approaching U.S. shores unchecked have gotten some help from U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Hawaii's senior senator was able to insert $1 million into an appropriations bill passed by the Senate on Tuesday, according to a press release from Inouye's office.
Scientists and government officials estimate as much as 25 million tons of debris from the tsunami are headed toward Hawaii and the West Coast, and could begin washing up on coastlines as early as next year....