By 1958, the U.S. had conducted 23 nuclear tests on this tiny coral atoll in the Marshall Islands, located roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia, Unfortunately, deadly radiation remained, forcing the island's 167 residents — and others from nearby atolls — to abandon their homes. Eighty years after the first blast, palm trees fringe Bikini's powder-sand beaches, and fish flourish in the azure waters. But the groundwater and vegetation remain contaminated, making the island itself effectively uninhabitable. However, recreational scuba divers who obtain the required certifications and special permits can explore the historic shipwrecks and surprisingly resilient reefs offshore.
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