ee -2the vegetation, the density is relatively low. On Bikini and Eneu, however, the survey teams had to hack tunnels through it, The vegetation was too thick and too tangled to be cut down easily. WHAT KIND OF MEASUREMENTS WERE MADE ON THE ATOLL? External radiation was measured with a variety of instruments. Samples of soil, water, fish, birds and marine life were collected and brought back to the laboratory for precise measurements. The data from all sources were analyzed and evaluated and put in a package for review by the consultants’ committee. 7. Q. HOW DID THE CONSULTANTS DECIDE BIKINI IS SAFE? A. They reviewed measurements and data that had been accumulated during past surveys, then met with the 1967 survey team. Cal- culations were made of the total radiation exposure from all possible sources if the natives were returned. In their opinion the total fell well within acceptable limits. DOES THE REPORT MEAN THAT THERE IS NO RADIATION ON THE ISLANDS? No. It means that in the opinion of the AEC and consulting experts the type and level of radiation do not offer serious threat to health and safety. (more)