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Chapter I Intro & Objectives - SPREP

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PHOENIX ISLANDS PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN<br />

<strong>Chapter</strong> III. Background, 1. Physical Setting of the Islands<br />

Draft 1 March 2007<br />

Allain et al (2006) noted that Greg Stone conducted a fine-scale analysis of the Phoenix<br />

Islands. They also reported that an exploratory cruise will be conducted in the Phoenix<br />

Islands by the RV Alucia that belongs to Deep-Ocean Quest. This will be in conjunction with<br />

the New England Aquarium and Conservation International. The primary objective of this<br />

cruise will be to obtain information on seamounts in the Phoenix Islands area.<br />

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