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FIGURE 10-31. MEOREN JETTY.

the people later, after relatively low concentrations of strontium-90 and
cesium-137 decayed to acceptable levels (see Figure 10-32). This complied
with the desires of the dri-Enewetak for agricultural developmentwith two

exceptions: Enjebi could not be planted until its strontium and cesium
levels were lowered; and Runit could not be planted until its plutonium
concentrations were reduced. Subsequent events at Bikini Atoll caused a
reevaluation of the plans to replant the islands north of Ananij, while

agricultural development proceeded on the southern islands.

SOUTHERN ISLANDS AGRICULTURE: 1978 - 1980
Subsistence crops were to be planted on Ananij and the three residence

islands of Enewetak, Medren, and Japtan.36 There were four basic food

plants. The coconut palm (cocos nucifera) is not only the primary food

source, but it also is used for timber, cordage, thatching, firewood,

matting, fiber, handicrafts, and medicine. The dried meatof the nut, called
copra, is sold for subsequent processing into a variety of products,
including shredded coconut and nondairy coffee creamers. The dwarf
coconut palm (locally called Ni Karu) is grown essentially for drinking and

cooking. The breadfruit (artocarpus incisa) provides a major source of
carbohydrates and is usually cooked or preserved before eating. The

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