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to either external or internal doses, no previous information
is available relative to the special concentration processes of
the transuranics in tropical marine ecosystems--whether it be
chemical, physical or biological.
alerted to the unexpected.
Therefore, one should be
For example, the long-lived radio-
nuclides of Ni®3 and ag 8 were not suspect for the first two
decades of study at the Pacific Proving Ground.
However, when
it became obvious that these species would have to be formed in
the blast it became routine to find these in all parts of the
food chains.
On this basis, we would not rule out the existence
of 129 Tc?? and a great variety of transuranics showing up in
various parts of the food chain.
The meager human diet, naturally available, will consist of
sea foods found in the reef, tidepools, lagoon and open sea;
fruits and vegetables which can be harvested; and sea birds and
their eggs.
Cleanup and rehab operations should be designed to
provide a minimum of impact on these foods.
Continuation of the
dietary habits developed by the natives after moving to Ujelang using imported rice, flour and sugar - will help reduce the daily
ingestion of radionuclies.
Add information on current diet of the people on Ujelang,
indicating amount from local, natural sources (sea and crops)
and amount of imported food consumed.
Give any available informa-
tion on diet of infants and children which may be appropriate.