Bikini Atoll’s Nuked Coral Reef Bounces Back to Life

The tiny island was the site of hydrogen bomb testing in the 1950’s. One test in particular was devastating:

The massive explosion vaporized everything on three islands in the atoll, raised water temperatures to 55,000 degrees and left a crater that was 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) wide and 240 feet (73 meters) deep.

But there’s good news:

A team of scientists recently led a diving expedition into Bravo Crater and found an unexpectedly thriving coral community.

Some bad news:

Though ambient radiation readings are fairly low at Bikini, radioactive material accumulates in the soil and in produce such as coconuts, making them unsafe to eat.

I guess that means The Krusty Krab wouldn’t be a recommended spot for hungry travelers?