Wn fe 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