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Program 19, Marine Survey

(a) Objectives

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1. To study the effects of radiation from the Castle tests on various forms of life at Eniwetok Atoll.

2. To study the amount and distribution of radicactive materials in living plants and ar!mais at Bitini Atoll,
3. A requ:r? was added during the test series for a radiological survey of Lapardi and
Kabelle Island:, Rongelap Atoll.
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(6) Techniques

Biological specimens are collected for dissection at Parry Island. There they are weished
and oven-dried before shipment to the United States for analysis. In a few cases rough analysis
for radioactivity is done in the field. Representative locations are studied before and after the
tests, and the effects of radiation on the life there are noted.
(c) Results

1. Specimens were collected at Aaraanbiru and Aitsu Islands in Eniwetok Atoll.
2. As a result of shot-schedule changes, emphasis was shifted to Teiteiripucchi and Bogombogo.
3. Observations and collections were made on Rongelap Atoll. Marked radioactive contamination was found in many tissues.
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4. This study of the effects of radiation will be continued for 1 year. Most of the results

are not available at present.

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