August 31, 1964 (cont .) spit which extends to the north toward the ocean reef. tation on this arm consists of Messerschmidia trees, The vege- the tallest of which measured 100" in height, Triumfetta and Lepturus. of the plants seem to be in fair condition, except Most for those that have been victims of the hermit crabs. The arm of the island rises about 10-15 feet above the mean low tide. The slope of the shore is steep on the lagoon side. Hermit crabs are in abundance all over the island. On the original part of the island two large Messerschmidia trees dominate the view, measuring 125" and 110" high and 254" and 217" maximum diameter. Other plants of this species were scattered widely and varied from 1 inch to 35" tall. One coconut was germinating in the middle of the island and measured 20" to the bend of the leaves. None of our planted stock (1954) were visible or recognizable. The lagoon and seaward tide flats were examined for algal growth. None was seen in the lagoon area and only one Boodlea (a green algae) was seen close to shore and only in very small tufts 1" in diameter except where attached together. Turbinaria was seen drifted on the shore. Invertebrates seen include: Tridacna crocea, 3" long, 1 Hippopus about 5-6" and several 1-2" cone shells. long, 2 On the