MARINE PROGRAM
MINIMUM OPTION
A Marine Program will include the collection of a sufficient quantity
eral
ia
of reef fish and marine invertebrates.
Attexpts to collect Pelagic
species will be made only When the whaler can safely enter the
lagoons.
As a minimum, at least two (2) representative reef species
commonly consumed will be collected from five (5) atoll locations at
each @teoll.
Five to ten larger Pelagic species will be taken fron
only two (2) atolls.
Water samples will also be collected in
conjunction with the fish.
Concentration factors will be computed
from the generated data and compared to those already available
from Enewetak, Bikint, and Kwajalein.
at the remaining atolle.
Only water will be collected
With the computed concentration factors,
the average fish concentrations at the remaining atolls can be
assensed,
This procedure will yield about 180-240 separate fish
samples and approximately 100 water samples requiring analysis
for 13765,
90
Sr, and plutonium,
Transportation to the island from the WHEELING will be by helicopter
when the whaler cannot be used.
Three personnel for each leg will
be required to support the program.
Preparation and Equipment
3.5K
2 freezers
Fishing Gear
Insulated shipping containers
Analytical Cost
150.0K
180-240 fish samples
100 water samples
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