DOB ARCHIVES
is
the past.
Hiyane reports that the agricultural potential of
the islands mentioned is good.
Other smaller islands and
islets can also be developed later.
Unfortunately several of the islands nave been completely
destroyed or ruined for agriculture as a result of the explosion of atomic weapons,
The smaller islands and islets in the atoll which were
never used for agricultural purposes will
continue to provide
birds and turtles and their eggs.
The surrounding reefs of these areas teem with fish and
other marine fauna as well,
This is an extremely important
factor in the local economy.
succecseful relocation of the
It will be
crucial in the
former inhabitants of the atoll.
The abundance and variety of the marine fauna on Bikini are
invariably central to any discussion of that atoll by its
former inhabitants.
The rich natural resources of Pikini are
always compared with the unfavorable situation on Kili.
Several factors point to Eneu Island as the most logical
place to start the agricultural-economic rehabilitation of the
atoli.
The final decision should, however, be made only with
the full concurrence of the Bikini people.
be done with the leaders of the group.
All planning should
This is not only equit-
abie but it will prevent problems after tl.c people have returred
to Bikini.
The
exceilent harbors
in the atoll
will
off Eneu,
of course be
Bikini,
crucial
Nam and
elsewhere
in the rehabilitation