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Samples of algae were collected at the various sampling locations.
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This material was ashed ani the activity determined.
The data summarizing
this portion of the project is contained in Table 2, part ce
Active materials were present in the various species of algae collected
from the waters in the lagoon.
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The amounts of active substances differed
from one location to another and from species to species from the same general
area.
An unfortunate accident to the samples during the paking operations
makes it impossible to further identify the specimens
RONGERIK STUDIES
During the exploratory studies conducted at Rongerik Atoll during the
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period from August 12 to 19, 1947, a number of tuna and tuna~like fishes were
fishes were captured by the representativos of the Ue S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
Sections of the livers of 35 of these fish were removed and re=
tuned to the laboratories on board tre U.S.S, Chilton at Bikini for ashing
am counting.
The liver from one of these Nish contained activity counts
higher tian chance, variation (10.5 x 4e5)«
It is possible tmt this fish
had obtained active fission products by direct or indirect contact with
material from Bikini.
The data on tho coumts of the activity found in the livers of the
Rongerik fish is given in Table 2, with a summary provided in Table 6.
COLLECTION OF MATERIAL FROM KWAJALEIN ATOLL
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A small collection of fish, invertebrates, and algae was made near the
stern of the Prinz Eugen in the Kwajalein lagoon on August 3, 1947.
This
materiel was packed in iced containers and returned to the U.SeS. Chilton at
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