Fae Dek BN 3 os (oe A small collection of aquatic life was collected north of Runit Island on May 16, 1948. The fish, snails, clams, algae, etc. in this collection were preserved and transported to the mainland for analysis. The material is being ashed and counted at our Laboratory. Tech- niques developed during the periods working with Bikini material are being applied to this material, A complete report on the data obtained will be prepared, in the near . Yet, Tet lous oo Project X. Bikini radioblology resurvey, 1948,. Preparations fr the resurvey of Bikini Atoll and adjacent areas are underway, The twelve (12) men that will compose the scientific personnel have been selected, Requests for security clearances and travel orders for the men have been made, ‘The equipment needed by the expedition is being - assembled at the Applied Fisheries Laboratory for shipment to Kwajalein where . it can be loaded aboard ship. '‘ S 4 ‘ o —_ a Ob 3 Ons or Combract Nog W~-28-094~-eng~33