18 all other edible marine fauna will be eagerly sought. ‘The Fridacna and other large shellfish are especially prized by these people. The largest numbers of these animals are said to have been found in the reef area of Nam and continuing down to the end of Bokdrolul Island and the tip of this long, continuous reef. This includes the area from Bokbata Island to south of Nam, where large atomic blasts occurred. Two islands were destroyed and a large area of the reef was blown out. is unknown, What effect this had on the shellfish population It is logical to assume that many of these creatures were killed either during the blasts'or as a result of tne change in their environment after the blasts occurred. Another important habitat for shellfish, especically Tridacna, was said to have been the reef area around the islands of Luk&j and Jelete, mentioned area, which lie to the southeast of the previously These islands are also important a8 a Source of birds and their eges, as well as turtles and turtle eggs. Utilization of the smaller islands of the atoll will of course require transportation. Some of these can be reached on foot islands, from the neighboring large but many of these islands are isolated and water transportation 18 necessary. The relocatees will and need a number of large smaller paddling canoes. A small schooner, foot type used throughout the Marshalls, sailing canoes or the fifty- will probably also be needed to move between the large islands of the atoll. Oo cat eat ed ae) cl smaller craft are not able to carry much cargo. The Adequate