10 fledglings were found. Much accumulation of organic matter has taken place from birds droppings and plant foliage---- the rich organic matter extends to depths of as much as 18 inches. Yuro j-Aomurik-Aomen Islands Yuroj, Aomurik and Aomen islands form a chain connected by causeways on the north side of the atoll between Bikini and Namu islands. high seas. They are very narrow and frequently inumdated by Large coral slabs and bed rocks protrude through the soil surface in many areas, especially on Aomen Island. Aomurik and Yuroj to the west of Aomen are much higher and are found with undulating sand dunes along their lengths. pools, several feet deep, Tidal are scattered in several places on these islands where low depressions exist; reef fish of several species are found living in them. Sparse growths of Scaevola and Messerschmidia are found throughout the island. The destruction of concrete installations and the eroded condition of the islands, suggest that the nuclear explosions were responsible for the denuding of the coconut groves angorgy Department of f EM Historian’s Office surface soils. ARCHIVES One large concrete building is situated on the eastern tip of Aomen Isiand; several and Yuroj islands. concrete bunkers are located on Romurik