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the past.
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Hiyane reports that the agricultural potential of
the islands mentioned is good.
Other smaller islands and
islets can also. be Geveloped later.
Unfortunately several of the islands have been completely
destroyed or ruined for agriculture as a result of the explosion of atomic weapons.
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The smaller islands and islets in the atoll which were
never used for agricultural purposes will continue to provide
birds and turtles and their eggs. |
The surrounding reefs of these areas teem with fish and
other marine fauna as well.
This is an extremely important
factor in the local economy. ‘tt will be
crucial in the
successful relocation of the former inhabitants of the atoll.
The abundance and variety of the marine fauna on Bikini, are
invarlably central to any discussion of that atoll by its
former inhabitants.
The rich natural resources of Bikini are
always compared with the unfavorable situation on Kili.
Several factors point to Eneu Island as the most logical
‘Place to start the agricultural-economic rehabilitation of the
atoll.
The final decision should, however, be made only with
the full concurrence of the Bikini people.
be done with che leaders of the group.
All planning snould
This is not only equit-
able but it wili prevent problems after the people have returned
to Bikini.
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The excellent harbors off Eneu, Bikini, Nam and elsewhere
in the atoll wili of course be crucial in the rehabilitation
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