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Vegetation Survey of the Republic of Palau

2026-03-10T08:19:47-05:00

Report describing a vegetation survey of the Republic of Palau in the western Caroline Islands. The report narrative discusses the geography and climate, survey methods, type classifications, and vegetation type descriptions identified. Maps show the location and extent of vegetation types identified from 1976 aerial photographs. (Abstract)

Oral History Interview with Ralph W. Nelson, April 18, 1996

2021-11-22T07:07:13-06:00

Transcript of an interview with Ralph W. Nelson, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the submarines USS Batfish and USS Parche in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Submarine School, San Francisco, California, 1942; early torpedo problems; his responsibilities as a fire controlman; assignment to the Batfish, 1944; various patrols in the Luzon Strait and Makassar Strait; lifeguard duty off Palau for downed airmen; transfer to the Parche, 1945.

Structured Flotsam as Fish Aggregating Devices

2018-01-15T19:06:51-06:00

Abstract: A modern adaptation of an old fishing technique is gaining recognition in the Pacific and elsewhere as an effective means to increase fishing productivity in the open sea. The use of man-made, free-floating, and anchored floating devices to aggregate pelagic fishes for subsistence, recreational and commercial fishing has increased markedly in recent years; estimates of deployed and planned units exceed 1,000. These devices have been anchored in depths ranging from several hundred to several thousand fathoms. This report reviews the development and present use of fish aggregating devices in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Pacific Islands: Policy Issues

2017-06-14T13:15:12-05:00

This report provides background on the Pacific Islands region and discusses related issues for Congress. It discusses U.S. relations with Pacific Island countries as well as the influence of other powers in the region, including Australia, China, and other external actors. It includes sections on U.S. foreign assistance to the region, the Compacts of Free Association, and issues related to climate change, which has impacted many Pacific Island countries.

The Pacific Islands: Policy Issues

2017-03-10T09:12:33-06:00

This report presents Congress with a diverse array of policy issues regarding Pacific Islands region, also known as the South Pacific or Southwest Pacific.

Amendments to 1987 Treaty on Fisheries with Pacific Island States : message from the President of the United States transmitting amendments to the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries Between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States and the Government of the United States of America, with annexes and agreed statements, done at Port Moresby, April 2, 1987 (The "Treaty"), done at Koror, Palau, March 30, 1999, and at Kiritimati, Kiribati, March 24, 2002 : also transmitted, related amendments to the treaty annexes, and the memorandum of understanding

2011-02-15T16:20:10-06:00

This treaty further develops relationships between the United States and Pacific nations in the areas of fisheries management and conservation.

Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 265th week of the war, 147th week of U.S. participation

2006-10-19T19:51:11-05:00

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western front "Hellfire Corner", Eastern front, Balkans, Italy, Pacific, China. Maps: France, Palau Islands, Eastern front. Back: "Dots in the sky-- dynamite on the ground! [Operation Uppercut].

Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 263rd week of the war, 145th week of U.S. participation

2006-10-19T19:44:23-05:00

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: France, Pacific, Italy, China-Burma, Eastern front. Maps: North Burma; France; Western Pacific; Warsaw. Insets: Palau Islands; Morotai. Back:"Mindanao, Philippine Islands." Two different oblique views of the island. The large image shows it as seen from the southwest.