Hhiyane reports that the apricultural potential of
islets can also be
developed
smaller islands and
a
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tne islands mentioned is soed.
oO
tne past.
later,
Unfortunately several of tne islands have been completely
destroyed
or ruined
for agriculture as a result
of the
explo-
sion of atomic weapons.
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
other marine fauna as
factor in the
local
of
well.
thease areas
teem with fish and
This is an extremely important
economy.
It 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
invariably central
to any discusston of that
former inhabitants.
always
compared
Several
place
to
atoll.
the full
start
The rich natural resources of Bikini are
with the unfavorable
factors
point
situation on Kili.
to Eneu Island as
the agricultural-economic
of the Bikini people.
be done with the
leaders of the group.
able but
prevent
it
will
the most
logical
rehabilitation of the
The final decision should, however,
concurrence
atoll by its
be made only with
All
This
problems after the
planning should
is not
only equit-
people have
returned
to Bikini.
The excellent harbors off Eneu,
in
the atoll
will
Bikini,
of course be crucial
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in the
Nam and elsewhere
rehabilitation