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Acknowledgments 
We had identification help from numerous ichthyologists who were generous with their time 
and expertise. These include Abner Bucol (Muraenidae), Kent E. Carpenter and Thomas H. Fraser 
(Apogonidae), Barry Goldman (Nemipteridae), Martin F. Gomon (Trachichthyidae), Hsuan-Chieh 
Ho (Ogcocephalidae and deepsea anglerfishes); Doug Hoese (Gobiidae), Helen Larson (Gobiidae), 
Keiichi Mastuura (Tetraodontidae), Michael Mincarone (Myxinidae); Stuart G Poss (Scorpini- 
forms), John E. Randall (Nemipteridae), William J. Richards (Triglidae, Peristediidae), and David 
G Smith (Congridae). Ichthyology staff of the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) were 
extremely helpful: David Catania photographed almost all of the species during the expedition and 
answered continual questions concerning specimens and data; Jon Fong provided radiogi*aphs, 
photographs, and data; Mysi Hoang ensured accurate and timely cataloging of specimens and pro¬ 
vided necessary administrative and other assistance; and Anna Sellas and Claudia Rocha provided 
genomic assistance and advice. Don Duiuale (National Museum of the Philippines) provided 
ichthyological advice and assistance while in the field and identified specimens while at the CAS. 
We thank expedition leaders Terrence Gosliner and Richard Mooi for their invitation to participate 
in the expedition and for support of our efforts during and after the cruise. And most importantly, 
we thank the persons who made it all possible, William and Margaret Hearst, sponsors of the expe¬ 
dition. 
