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

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