Aug. 3, 1964 (eont.) fication and only two for analysis. because of heavy surf. from pier; Did not get to reef edge Lewis and Murchison collected plankton drifted net for 1 hour-~-poor collection resulted. A poor day all around except for the plant collection and soil pit (#3) samples. Also collected 3 sea cucumbers in algae collection area and 4 coenobitas at southern end of island (Welander). While waiting for M-boat, in lagoon near pier. collected algae Arrived Fred at 4:20. (Lyngbya) Put samples away for later processing and to clean up for dinner at 5:30-6:30 P.M.. After supper to lab to work up plant samples while waiting for the second group to arrive from Honolulu. Group arrived at 8:30 P.M.: Dr. Donaldson, Lowman, Bonham; Keith Allsup, H & N Las Vegas; Hill Williams and Jim Sneddon, U.W. Billeted in same barracks as rest of group. Retired at a late hour after reviewing events to date.