A map depicts the Hawaiian Islands on the top of the image (north) and the Cook Islands at the bottom. A line runs between the two points, demarcating the ship’s path, which passes through Jarvis Island and Kingman Reef and Palmyra Atoll EEZs. An inset depicts bathymetric data collected around Jarvis Island, and below that is a legend denoting ports, seafloor depth, and other information.
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Pacific Islands Mapping (EX2604) Summary Map
The trackline and area of operations for the 2026 Pacific Islands Mapping expedition (EX2604). The inset depicts a close-up of the area around Jarvis Island where extensive bathymetric mapping data collection and CTD deployments took place.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2026 Pacific Islands Mapping