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the past.
Hiyane reports that the agricultural potential of
the islands mentioned is good.
islets
can also be
deveioped
Other smaller islands and
later,
Unfortunately several of the islands have been completely
destroyed or ruined for agriculture as a result of the explosion of atomic weapons.
The smaller islands and islets in the atoll which were
never used for agricultural
purposes will
continue to provide
birds and turties and their eggs.
The surrounding reefs of these areas teem with fish and
other marine fauna as well.
This is an extremely
factor in the local economy.
It will be
important
crucial in the
Buccessful relocation or 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
place
to
atoll].
the
factors
start
to Eneu Island as
the agricultural-economic
The final
full
point
decision
concurrence
of
should,
the Bikini
but
it
will
logical
rehabilitation
however,
be made
people.
All
be done with the leaders of the group.
able
the most
of the
only with
planning should
This is not only equit-
prevent problems after the
people have returned
to Bikini.
The
in
tne
excellent harbors
atoll]
will
off Eneu,
of course be
ee TTL
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Bikini,
crucial
in
tne
Nam and
elsewhere
renaoilitation