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

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