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INTRODUCTION 
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This report is based on the results and experiences of the 
eleventh in a series of at-sea observations designed to investigate 
uie flora ana iauna of a particular oceanic area at regular monthly 
in te i Vole . Observations cover a period irom 5 June, Ifblj. throuch 
19 June, 196U. The area investigated was the same as in preceeding 
months with the exception that on the return trip (15>-19 June) the 
ship moved directly from the grid area to French Frigate Shoals and 
returned to Oahu byway of the Leeward Chain of islands. 
Five members oj. the bmiths onian Pacific Pro,) ect were aboa.rd and 
included: William T virtz (biologist in charge), Douglas Whitman, 
Ken Amerman, Robert Standen and Paul Woodward. Kimo Douglas was 
aboard representing Dr. Maxwell £>oty of the Olivers ity of Hawaii, 
and was engaged in oceanographic studies. 
The new ship proved to be much better than all previous ships 
used and the da„ta thought to be comparable with all previous trips 
with the exception of April. 
