July 22, 1964 
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This was the Ufn in a series of at-sea studies designed to extend 
our knowledge of the ecology of the Central Pacific region. It covered 
the period 1 July - 19 July, 196U. 
Five members of the Smithsonian Institution Pacific Project were 
aboard and included Pat Gould (Biologist in Charge), Cameron Kepler, 
Ken Amerman, Robert Standen, and Paul Woodward* Two students of Dr. M. 
S. Dot y. University of Ikwaii were present to carry out the oceanographic 
part of the program. These were Kimo Douglas and Bill Forester. 
This was the second time that the U. S. Naval ship SHSART^TSS was 
used. The usual course was somewhat altered from the June trip. The 
first two legs of the actual study area were extended to 10 °N and occupied 
an extra two days of study time* The return trip along the Leeward Chain 
was traveled farther out from the islands than in the previous month. 
The normal routine of data gathering was carried out as in previous trips. 
The ship and its facilities proved quite suitable for our work, and, 
in essence, combined more of the good qualities of all the other ships 
that we have used. 
There was one factor of the ship that proved troublesome. In rough 
seas it was extremely unstable, bouncing and rolling (often over 3G°) • 
As I understand this could be corrected by the addition of ballast. I 
advise this addition be made before the next trip. 
One other minor point was the fact that running water was not 
available in the lab. This also should be changed before the next trip. 
