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C. Island Survey: , 
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A number of activities are top priority on all islands to be 
visited. These include the following. 
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Survey of all terrestrial vertebrates especially birds 
and determination of reproductive status of all breeding 
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banding and recovery of a maximum number of birds (see 
specific islands for priorities). Obtain and record returns 
and note all tagged or marked birds (record color, type 
and Dosition of tag or mark). Tag and mark birds only 
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collect sera from each island as noted under specific island 
headings. Sample in proportion to the numbers of each species 
present. 
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check for presence of tick populations and collect live ticks 
for return to mainland from at least one island preferably 
one of the last islands from which ticks are available. 
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e. 
undertake maximum feasible Berlese sampling; also check care- 
fully for mosquitoes or other blood-sucking arthropods. 
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Lower priority items include: 
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collect biological specimens as determined by POBSP needs 
on a priority basis. 
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photograph island habitats and check vegetation at permanent 
stake markers. 
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Specific Island activities: 
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See attached sheet 
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Reporting - 
three reports will be made# 
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A trip report (in two parts -pelagic work and island surveys) based | 
on this cruise plan and which outlines work accomplished and details 
any departures .from this cruise plan# This report will be prepared by 
Fleet and Crossing A routine grid report in two parts (Grid; other pula^ic 
vrvrir) prAp«™ad by Crossin r Amerman et. &1# A routine island survey rope+_t 
prepared by Fleet and associates# 
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