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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 tne islands have been completely
destroyed or ruined for agriculture as a result of the explo-
sion 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.
It will be
crucial in the
successful relocation of 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 Bikini are
always compared with the unfavorable situation on Kili.
Several factors
place to start
atoll.
point
to Eneu Island as the most
the agricultural-economic rehabilitation of the
The final decision should, however,
the full concurrence of the Bikini people.
be done with the leaders of the group.
able but
logical
it will
be made only with
All planning should
This is not only equit-
prevent problems after the people have returned
to Bikini.
The excellent harbors off Eneu,
in the atoll
wtll
Bikini,
Nam and elsewhere
of course be crucial in the renabilitation