-13“. ALO! James <i. Jensen, and Dr. Paul B. Pearson of the Biology Evanch, has been very helpful in planning and expediting the research. Dr. Warren's Suggestion to include Likiep Atoll in the study for "control" material and native food habits proved to be a very useful addition. The Hanford Operations Office through the efforts of Mr. W. K. Crane provided local support ina very efficient and understanding manner. The United States Navy arrangements were handled by George B. Greer, Lt. Commander, United States Navy. he - Commander Gree> made the arrangements for transportation of men and equipment, supervis.d the equipping and outfitting of the laboratory vessel, arranged for supplies and he numerous other iteras of naval support. Commander Greer's intimate know- ledge of the problems of operation in the Pacific Area coupled with his fine As, spirit of service made him a valuable addition to the research team. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL The 1949 field trip followed the pattern of the previous one in the enlistment of technical personnel. The nucleus of the field party personnel was drawn from the staff of the Applied Fisheries Laboratory, University of Washington, to provide trained personnel and to carry out the continuity it es nd sc essential in this type of research. Specialists were "borrowed" from other departments and universities to round out the field party. It is to be regretted that the expansion of the work program from its initial, major, aquatic phase to a program of study on both the land mass and adjacent water areas was not accompanied by a proportionate increase in the number of scientific personnel. In previvus years, a training program with the assignment of a junior scientist to work with each senior member had been productive in providing experience and training for potential worke:s in the field of radiation biology. With the field party limited to twelve men, it was impossible to maintain the training program because the variety of problems undertaken required experienced personnel. ling sion « w y+ . ye , ~~, x * .