Due to the isolation and relative obscurity of the flat sand and coral islands, finding the atoll presented a distinct challenge to native sailors, who navigated the open sea using small charts of sticks and shells and simple dugout sailing canoes. Some, reportedly selected for human sacrifice to native gods, would find the huge sea birds, unaccustomed to humans, easy prey at Eneen-Kio Atoll. The demonstration of bravery in completing the journey was sufficient to spare their lives. Efforts to convey an understanding of the King's right and title to the land and to promote cooperation between the leadership of the two nations are continuing. The three islands of Eneen-Kio Atoll are far from any classic image of tropical paradise.
Foliage is scant, the land is low and fresh water is in short supply.
The challenge of setting up and maintaining habitation and human activity there is lessened somewhat by advances in technology. The use of alternative and renewable energy and environmental systems offer several convenient solutions for the reliable power and water needs of residents. Centrally located in the North Pacific Ocean, triangulated between Hawaii, Japan and Australia, albeit remote, the atoll offers a unique set of circumstances worth special consideration. Aside from the presence of military-styled infrastructure, water and power station and a substantially superior airstrip to any in the region, little else is known to be there as would befit commercial and community development. Numerous improvements are needed to support the planned activity.