Giant Corals Thrive in Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test

Times of India - India · india

Giant corals have been found thriving in the waters of Bikini Atoll, a site where the United States conducted 23 nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958. These tests displaced residents and left the area with radioactive contamination. Marine biologists were surprised to find fish, sharks, and large coral colonies flourishing. The corals' ability to persist is significant as they cannot move away from contaminated areas, raising questions about their resilience to radiation.