AEC historical photo (IMAGE)

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AEC historical photo

Caption

A U.S. Atomic Energy Commission photograph from July 26, 1957 showing an individual using a Geiger counter to examine a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) for potential radioactivity in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, likely from Enewetak Atoll.

Credit

Courtesy of the National Archives, photo no. 28828530 (326-16-042)

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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