of selected samples. Plankton Samples. Qualitative gamma spectrometric exami- nation of the total plankton collected from each of three nets of different mesh, counting of individual samples cel44_p,144 photopeaks, at the Co57, determination of composition of plank- ton by sorting of major groups. Invertebrates. beta counting, samples, Fish. Dissection and preparation of samples, gamma spectrometric examination of selected radiochemical analyses of selected samples. Analysis for gn©®> content of various organs and tis- sues of goatfish from a single school in relation ses, gross- determination of stable zinc content of to size clas- samples of goat- fish and organisms on which they were feeding. Birds and Rats. Samples prepared for radiochemical analysis, but actual analyses remain The period from July 1, to be initiated. 1960 to June 30, 1961 will be devoted to a continuation and completion of the above studies, addition of (1) chemical and radiochemical analysis of samples from the pot culture culture with the experiment completed at Eniwetok; experiment in the new greenhouse of the (2) pot Department of Botany, using Rongelap soil; emphasis is being placed on Cs137,

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