Multiple species visible - an unfished population of tropical reef fishes Predominantly Monotaxis sp., Grandoculis sp., and Scaridae sp Sparid, and mixed group of parrotfish species

A shipwreck on Helens Reef

Dr. Jim McVey tagging green turtles on Helens Reef

Green turtle dragging Dr. Jim McVey under during tagging process This was an ad hoc maneuver - complete surprise to the human participant

Palm trees knocked down by recent typhoon

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The view of Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, from Bird Island. World War II lookout bunker on peak.

Bob Nishimoto and Mr. Pauley, owner of Coconut Island, a benefactor of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.

Aerial view of uplifted limestone islands in Palau . Ca. 1971.

The ship channel between Babelthaup and Koror Islands. Note fringing coral reef

Aerial view of fringing reef adjacent to high volcanic island. Ship channel of previous photo extends to left in picture.

Wrecked Taiwanese tuna vessel. Still had tons of tuna on board. Thousands of rats had taken over ship with relatively unlimited food supply.

Native outrigger canoe in storage house

Native Micronesian making a paddle with an adze for his outrigger canoe.

Native Micronesian fishermen greeting the TOWNSEND CROMWELL

Native Micronesian fishermen greeting the TOWNSEND CROMWELL Few Micronesians use traditional sailing outrigger canoes today.

Putting the Boston whaler over the side from the TOWNSEND CROMWELL

Typhoon damage from a Category 5 typhoon about a week after the storm. Totally wiped out a coconut and breadfruit plantation. Inhabitants dug pit on highest part of island and put coconut logs over pit for shelter. Some fatalities occurred.

Typhoon damage from a Category 5 typhoon about a week after the storm. Totally wiped out a coconut and breadfruit plantation. Inhabitants dug pit on highest part of island and put coconut logs over pit for shelter. Some fatalities occurred.

Trash left to ferment.

Trash left on roadway.

Micronesian mariculture demonstration center before renovation. Ca. 1974.

Fisheries office on upper left, Fishermen's Coop in center right.

Native family

Native dwelling on left - boathouse for outrigger canoe on right.

Native dwelling

Green low patches are taro patches. Taro, a tuber, is a staple food of the western Pacific Islands. Native women maintain the taro culture.

Wading ashore after disembarking from small boat at reef edge.

Offshore view of island. Reef edge not apparent but present.

Old Japanese artillery piece in center of picture. These islands were bypassed by United States forces.

Fringing reef as seen through palm trees. These islands are not atolls but are the remnants of old volcanoes.

Ulul after direct hit by Typhoon Amy. People are milling about because their homes were destroyed.

Remains of coconut plantation after direct hit by Typhoon Amy.

Breadfruit trees destroyed by Typhoon Amy. Breadfruit is a major staple on Ulul and other Pacific islands.

Native standing by destroyed banana and coconut groves after Typhoon Amy.

Remains of native home. Life goes on after Typhoon Amy as shown by spirit of people. Note beautiful flower behind the ear.

Ragged skyline of coconut plantation after Typhoon Amy. Seen from the TOWNSEND CROMWELL.

Natives visiting the TOWNSEND CROMWELL in outrigger canoe.

TOWNSEND CROMWELL as seen over the fringing reef.

Causeway with remnants of coral dredging operation for construction.

Native child on a rustic path.

Volcanic high island in Truk Lagoon

Coralline beach on volcanic island with fringing reef

Coralline beach on volcanic island with fringing reef

Lava tubes exiting out to Truk Lagoon

High islands of Truk with patch reef in foreground

High volcanic island in Truk Lagoon

Copra drying shed on shore of Truk Lagoon

Native dwellings on shore beyond fringing reef

World War II causeway in mangrove swamp area