9,2 Time of Collections Collections were made both before and after the Mike The pre-test samples were collected from test of November 1. October 2) to 28, and the post test samples from November 3 to 10. The collecting dates and distances from Mike shot by islands were as follows: Month Japtan Igurin Rigili Pre Oct. el Post Nov. BogombogoBogallue Aomon Fngebl Aaraan. Runit 28 27 25 ey 23 22 \ 5 8 a: 7 6 3. 3. METHODS 3.1 Preservation of Specimens nd a) hy| t Ww ~] 14 Nl 193 ND 184 nM nv t La) miles from Mike shot ne Nauticel All biological material, with the exception of plankton and rats, that was to be used for radioactivity analyses was placed on ice in an insulated container as it was collected. After return to the Oakhill the collections were packaged in cellophane pags, labeled, and moved to a deep freeze box for freezing and storage. During the air flight from Eniwetok to Seattle the specimens were transported in an insulated container with dry ice. The specimens arrived at the 6- ion a - ned University of Washington laboratory in a frozen condition