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 vrs.5,