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GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks No. Degrees Degrees sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (Meas,cm) (Model,mm) GAMBIER Timoe (Crescent) 77 -23.3 225.5 23 1.36 23 1254 CRW3, 103 Oeno (Martha) 1977 -23.9 229.3 15 1.18 5 1235 Ducie 1977 -24.7 235.2 6 0.8 16 1178 Rehder & Randall, 1975 (min)

TUAMOTU Manihi F7293 -14.4 214.1 201 2.30 37 1364 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Ahe F7314 -14.5 213.7 171 2.23 54 1387 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Takaroa F7346 -14.5 215.1 114 2.06 39 1323 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Takapoto F6110 -14.6 214.8 114 2.06 60 1342 Salvat & Richard, 5th ICS Matahiva F6420 -14.9 211.3 34 1.53 8 1516 Delasalle Tikahau F6363 -15 211.8 351 2.55 40 1497 Lenhardt, 1987 Rangiroa F6363 -15.1 212.3 1762 3.25 70 190 1479 Andrefouet Arutua F6110 -15.2 213.3 437 2.64 19 1439 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Apataki F7248 -15.4 213.7 723 2.86 50 1431 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Aratika F6110 -15.6 214.5 175 2.24 30 1403 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Taiaro F6110 -15.7 215.4 14 1.15 27 1365 Chevalier & Salvat, 1976 Kauehi F6110 -15.8 214.8 343 2.54 60 1398 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Toau F6110 -15.9 214 489 2.69 24 1441 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Raroia F6690 -16.1 217.6 367 2.56 50 150 1275 lagoon poorly sounded. Newell,1956 Fakarava F7261 -16.3 214.5 1245 3.10 60 180 1435 Andrefouet Taenga F6690 -16.3 216.9 173 2.24 14 1319 in pass Katiu F7261 -16.4 215.7 207 2.32 20 1382 SPOT data Makemo F6690 -16.6 216.7 716 2.85 60 160 1342 Andrefouet Faaite F7261 -16.7 214.8 197 2.29 20 1437 SPOT data Tuanake F7261 -16.7 215.8 25 1.40 20 1390 SPOT data Hiti F7261 -16.7 215.9 20 1.30 20 1385 SPOT data Tepoto F7261 -16.8 215.7 3 0.48 10 1399 SPOT data Tahanea F7261 -16.9 215.2 469 2.67 24 1427 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Anaa F7261 -17.4 214.5 632 2.80 10 1479 SPOT data Amanu F5878 -17.8 219.3 242 2.38 62 1275 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Hao F7281 -18.2 219.1 578 2.76 61 160 1302 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest Nukutipipi F7347 -20.4 216.1 26 1.41 17 1425 ARB 357 Mururoa F6107 -21.8 221.1 137 2.14 52 1284 CRW, 122 Fangatau F6107 -22.3 221.2 47 1.7 42 1277 Buiges, 1996

AUSTRAL, SOCIETY, MARQUESAS Tupai (Motu Iti) F6133 -16.3 208.2 38 1.58 10 1744 Pirazzoli, 1985, 5th CRS Fenua Ura (Scilly) F6033 -16.5 205.3 240 2.38 70 1928 CRW3. 118 Mopihaa (Mopelia) F6176 -16.8 206.1 55 1.74 40 1875 Chevalier, 1973

CENTRAL PACIFIC Johnston 83663 16.7 190.5 203 2.31 27 90 824 83153 6.4 197.7 30 1.48 73 420 3129 Palmyra 83157 5.9 197.9 37 1.57 53 420 3110 Washington B2687 4.7 199.6 16 1.20 1 250 2815 Bogs, lake Fanning B2971 3.9 200.6 106 2.03 16 180 2504 Christmas B2867 1.9 202.7 530 2.72 4 87 1765 Falkland & Woodroffe, 1997; uplifted atoll Canton 83105 -2.8 188.3 73 1.86 22 50 1374 Enderbury 83101 -3.1 188.9 7 0.85 1 90 1381 very shall. McKean 83101 -3.6 185.9 1 0.00 0 100 1803 guano flats Birnie 83101 -3.6 188.5 1 0.00 0 90 1524 smal brackish Phoenix 83101 -3.7 189.3 1 0.00 0 90 1488 dry lagoon Malden B102 -4.1 205 8 0.90 1 50 986 Shal lag. Sydney (Manra) 83037 -4.5 188.7 15 1.18 1 30 1735 enclosed saline lagoon Hull 83037 -4.7 187.8 44 1.64 10 40 1861 Tongareva (Penrhyn) B4658 -9 201.9 316 2.50 67 1905 Manihiki B979 -10.4 199 58 1.76 72 230 2229 CRW3, 58 Danger (Pukapuka) B979 -10.9 194.2 32 1.51 50 2342 CRW3, 59 Swains 83484 -11.1 188.9 5 0.70 7 2491 Suvarov B1174 -13.3 196.9 180 2.26 80 2280 CRW3, 60 Rose 83484 -14.6 191.8 6 0.78 20 2276 CRW3, 11

HAWAIIAN Kure 19483 28.6 181.6 58 1.76 15 110 1077 Midway 19482 28.2 182.6 83 1.92 6 1065 Pearl and Hermes 19461 27.8 184.9 320 2.51 26 109 1038 Lisianski 19442 26.1 186 305 2.48 15 945

ELLICE (TUVALU) Vaitupu B766 -7.5 178.7 10 1.01 12 350 3326 Nukufetau B466 -8 178.5 145 2.16 40 360 3381 Funafuti B2983 -8.5 179.1 277 2.44 52 370 3373 Nukulaelae B766 -9.4 179.9 43 1.64 27 360 3342

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GILBERTS Butaritari (Makin) B3269 3.1 172.8 446 2.65 38 270 2870 Abaiang B755 1.8 173 313 2.50 27 100 2557 Tarawa 83059 1.5 173 421 2.62 25 202 2490 CRW3, 206; Rain: Falkland/Woodroffe, 1997 Maiana B700 1 173 107 2.03 16 80 2398 Abemama B743 0.4 173.9 292 2.47 22 70 2264 Aranuka B731 0.2 173.6 113 2.05 18 160 2266 Nonouti 83044 -0.7 174.3 668 2.82 20 150 2222 Tabiteuea 83044 -1.4 174.8 648 2.81 0 150 2267 almost dry Onotoa B3269 -1.8 175.6 110 2.04 15 2294 CRW3, 205

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm) MARSHALLS Pokaakku (Taongi) 81626 14.6 169 129 2.11 15 120 1002 Bikar 81626 12.3 170.1 5 0.70 20 140 1429 Bikini 81523 11.6 165.4 799 2.90 60 160 1761 Enewetak 81523 11.5 162.3 1084 3.04 62 160 1938 Rongelap 81563 11.3 166.8 1146 3.06 62 160 1789 Rongerik 81557 11.3 167.5 209 2.32 49 160 1767 Ulirik (Utirik) 81616 11.3 169.8 91 1.96 49 170 1731 Ailinganae 81557 11.1 166.5 157 2.20 31 1859 Talu (Taka) 81616 11.1 168.6 154 2.19 51 170 1811 Ailiek 81587 10.3 170 238 2.38 53 200 2069 Wotho 81587 10.1 166 468 2.67 37 2209 Likiep 81587 9.9 169.1 489 2.69 56 220 2229 Ujelang 81511 9.8 160.9 107 2.03 49 250 2452 Kwajalein 81715 9.1 167.3 2304 3.36 61 250 2542 CRW3, 217 Lae 81557 8.9 166.3 34 1.53 66 280 2625 Aur 81771 8.3 171.1 285 2.45 82 300 2694 Maloelap 81771 8.3 171.1 1068 3.03 81 2694 Namu 6013 8 168.2 462 2.66 49 2890 Ailinglapalap 81737 7.4 168.8 819 2.91 62 350 3028 Majuro 81782 7.1 171.2 383 2.58 82 350 2986 Arno 81791 7.1 171.7 437 2.64 62 340 2972 Mili 81796 6.1 172 899 2.95 71 3120 Jaluit 81817 6 169.6 855 2.93 49 100 3211 Ebon 81030 4.6 169 129 2.11 33 3259

ISOLATED, NW PAC Pratas (Dongshao Qundao 93036 20.7 116.7 511 2.71 18 Wang, 1998 Wake (Enin Kio) 6034 19.3 166.6 17 1.23 26 90 832

SOUTH CHINA SEA Beijao (North Reef) 93036 17.1 111.5 44 1.64 20 2024 Wang, 1998 Xuande (Amphitrite) 93036 16.8 112.3 375 2.57 67 2084 Wang, 1998 Yongle Crescent Gp) 93036 16.5 111.7 300 2.48 49 2073 Wang, 1998 Xuande Dong (Neptuna-Br 93036 16.5 112.6 625 2.80 60 2117 Wang, 1998 Yuzhuo (Vuladdora) 93036 16.4 112 44 1.64 17 2093 Wang, 1998 Macclesfield Bank (Zhongs 93036 16.3 114.2 6448 3.81 100 2188 Wang, 1998; Rimmed bank @ ca. 12-30 m Huaguang (Discovery) 93036 16.2 111.7 150 2.18 30 2090 Wang, 1998 Panshiyu 93036 16.1 111.3 38 1.58 11 2077 Wang, 1998 Langhua (Bombay) 93036 16 112.5 63 1.80 17 2139 Wang, 1998 Yongdeng (Trident Shoal) 93044 11.4 114.7 162 2.21 65 2448 Wang, 1998 Shuangzi Jiao (North Dang 93044 11.4 114.3 73 1.86 48 2453 Wang, 1998 Lilu (Reed Bank) 93044 11.3 116.8 8866 3.95 45 2404 Wang, 1998 Lesi (Lys) 93044 11.3 114.6 41 1.61 42 2458 Wang, 1998 East Zhongya (Thitu) 93044 11.1 114.3 18 1.26 11 2480 Wang, 1998 West Zhongye 93044 11.1 114.2 40 1.60 35 2481 Wang, 1998 Changtan (Loia Tai) 93044 11 114.7 314 2.50 60 2482 Wang, 1998 Zhubi 93044 10.9 114.1 16 1.20 22 2501 Wang, 1998 Daoming 93044 10.8 114.5 507 2.71 53 2505 Wang, 1998 Haima (Sea Horse) 93044 10.8 117.8 123 2.09 53 2386 Wang, 1998 Mahuan (Nanshan) 93044 10.8 115.9 239 2.38 46 2468 Wang, 1998 Nanfangtan (Southern Ban 93044 10.5 116.7 1231 3.09 50 2457 Wang, 1998 Jiesheng (Jackson) 93044 10.5 115.7 131 2.12 43 2498 Wang, 1998 Zhenghe Qunjiao (Tizard Ba 93044 10.3 114.4 953 2.98 80 2577 Wang, 1998 Quyuan Tan (Union Bank) 93044 9.9 114.3 461 2.7 53 Zeng, 1997 Libai (Southhampton) 93044 10.2 115.3 25 1.40 17 2538 Wang, 1998 Meiji (Mischief) 93044 9.9 115.5 46 1.66 27 2558 Wang, 1998 Xianbin (Sabina) 93044 9.7 116.5 98 1.99 40 2526 Wang, 1998 Renai (2nd Thomal Shoal) 93044 9.7 115.9 72 1.86 27 2558 Wang, 1998 Niuchelun (Boxall) 93044 9.6 116.1 1.6 0.20 5 2556 Wang, 1998 Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross) 93044 9.6 113 105 2.02 39 2659 Wang, 1998 Pengbo (Bombay Shoal) 93044 9.4 116.9 4 0.60 33 2524 Wang, 1998 Xiane (Alicia Annie) 93044 9.4 115.4 26 1.41 20 2610 Wang, 1998 Xinyi (1st Thomas Shoal) 93044 9.3 115.9 10 1.00 12 2594 Wang, 1998 Haikou NE Investigator) 93044 9.2 116.4 5 0.70 20 2573 Wang, 1998

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Jianzhang (Royal Captain) 93044 9 116.7 11 1.04 30 2570 Wang, 1998 Bisheng (Pearson) 93044 9 113.7 21 1.32 27 2718 Wang, 1998 Yinqing (London Reefs) 93047 8.9 112.3 1 0.00 15 2756 Wang, 1998 Banyue (Half Moon Shoal) 93047 8.9 116.3 20 1.30 32 2607 Wang, 1998 His Chiao (W Yinqing&W Lo 93047 8.9 112.2 40 1.60 18 2757 Wang, 1998 Tung Chiao(E Yinqing&Lond 93047 8.8 112.6 42 1.62 15 2766 Wang, 1998 Alison (Bisheng Jiao & Lishe 93047 8.8 114 76 1.88 9 2734 Wang, 1998 Nanhua (Cornwallis S.) 93047 8.8 114.2 33 1.52 9 2734 Wang, 1998 Siling (Commodore) 93047 8.4 115.2 47 1.67 15 2728 Wang, 1998 Baijiao (Barque Canada) 93047 8.2 113.3 67 1.83 4 2829 Wang, 1998 Yua-An-Ha (Investigator) 93047 8.1 114.7 188 2.27 45 2790 Wang, 1998 Ardasier Bank (Andu) 93047 7.7 114.3 2347 3.37 65 2859 Wang, 1998 Nanwei (Rifleman Bank) 93047 7.7 111.6 887 2.95 82 2923 Wang, 1998

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm) CAROLINES Ulithi B772 9.9 139.7 361 2.56 64 300 2976 Namonuito B970 8.8 150.1 2267 3.36 65 350 2984 Murilo B970 8.7 152.2 414 2.62 51 330 2985 Faraulap B772 8.6 144.6 7 0.85 20 320 3123 Ngulu B977 8.5 137.3 438 2.64 60 350 3201 Nomwin B970 8.5 151.8 318 2.50 52 330 3033 Kayangel B977 8.1 134.7 21 1.32 5 3224 Sorol B772 8.1 140.6 20 1.30 45 330 3233 West Fayu B772 8.1 146.7 11 1.03 38 330 3185 Olimarao B772 7.7 145.9 11 1.03 31 3244 Pulap B772 7.6 149.4 43 1.64 35 350 3225 Elato B772 7.5 146.2 11 1.04 27 340 3269 Lamotrek B772 7.5 146.3 41 1.61 50 340 3269 Oroluk B909 7.5 155.3 453 2.66 75 360 3183 Woleai B772 7.4 145.9 43 1.63 53 350 3280 Uranie (Puluwat) B772 7.4 149.2 332 2.52 60 3257 Ifalik B772 7.3 144.4 6 0.79 20 350 3296 Pakin B981 7.1 157.8 24 1.38 55 450 3188 Losap B909 6.9 152.7 40 1.60 67 3305 Ant B981 6.9 158 99 2.00 67 480 3220 Euripik B772 6.7 143.1 21 1.33 3347 No sounding Manila (Pulusuk) B772 6.7 149.3 332 2.52 43 390 3340 Mokil B978 6.7 159.8 6 0.80 60 500 3250 Pingelap B978 6.2 160.7 29 1.47 42 500 3321 Namoluk B909 5.9 153.1 13 1.11 77 480 3395 Ngatik B909 5.8 157.8 114 2.06 159 520 3354 Oddly deep (> Quat. Lowstand) Lukunor B909 5.5 153.8 67 1.83 57 480 3412 Satawan B909 5.4 153.6 419 2.62 77 480 3418 Nukuoro B909 3.9 155 40 1.60 99 120 3442 Oddly deep for area Helen Ref B977 2.9 131.8 166 2.22 60 2983 Kapingamarangi 1.1 154.8 74 1.87 79 80 3447

FIJI ThakauVuthovutho B440 -16.1 180.4 47 1.67 29 2261 Nggele-levu B416 -16.1 180.6 185 2.27 37 2259 Adolphus B440 -16.3 180.7 39 1.59 37 2224 Heemskercq (Nanuku) B440 -16.5 180.6 318 2.50 95 2190 Thakaumatahuthu B440 -16.6 180.3 40 1.60 35 2176 Motualevu B440 -16.7 180.6 7 0.85 46 2159 Duff B440 -16.8 181.1 32 1.51 20 2143 Williamson B440 -17 180.9 4 0.60 24 2112 Dibbles B440 -17 181 7 0.85 27 2112 Bell B440 -17.1 181.1 11 1.04 22 2098 Malevuvu B440 -17.4 181.3 10 1.00 26 2057 Thakaumomo B905 -17.6 179.3 6 0.78 22 2017 Vekai B441 -17.6 181.2 9 0.95 31 2030 Thakau Tambu B441 -17.7 181.5 17 1.23 20 2019 Thakau Lasemarawa B441 -17.8 181.3 6 0.78 11 2006 Thakau Nukeva B441 -17.8 181.4 6 0.78 11 2007 Reid B441 -17.9 181.7 85 1.93 38 1997 3 rock islets in lagoon N.Mbutatanoa (Argo) B441 -18.1 181.6 106 2.03 38 1973 S.Mbubatanoa (Argo) B441 -18.3 181.6 469 2.67 60 1950 2 rock islets in lagoon Na-Vatu B441 -18.6 180.5 19 1.28 29 1905 Thakau Motu B441 -18.6 181.6 36 1.56 42 1918 Thakau Vuite B441 -18.7 181.3 15 1.18 29 1904 Thakau Levu B441 -18.9 181.6 19 1.28 24 1887

WEST OF FIJI TO CORAL SEA Osprey B1024 -13.9 146.6 216 2.33 62 1492

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Diane Bank B1024 -16 149.7 1363 3.13 51 1322 Bank Willis Islets B1024 -16.3 150 276 2.44 49 1292 Bank Lihou Reef B1024 -17.1 152.1 2529 3.40 5 1242 Oddly shallow for its size & rainfall Mellish Reef B349 -17.4 155.9 23 1.36 15 1309 Diamond Islets Bank B1024 -17.4 160 2282 3.36 60 1481 Bank, not atoll Huon F7268 -18.1 163 432 2.64 46 1530 D'Entrecasteaux (Surprise) F7268 -18.5 163.1 481 2.68 50 1479 Marion Reef B1024 -19.1 152.4 964 2.98 55 1013 Oddly deep for its rainfall Chesterfield-Brampton F7321 -19.5 158.6 1104 3.04 53 1151 Beautemps-Beaupre F7218 -20.4 166.2 149 2.17 29 1358 Uvea Atoll F7218 -20.6 166.5 1045 3.02 44 1346 Saumarez Reefs B1024 -20.8 153.7 611 2.79 44 887 Kenn Reef B349 -21.2 155.8 343 2.54 68 907 Wreck Reef B349 -22.2 155.3 188 2.27 26 825 Cato Reef B349 -23.3 155.5 5 0.70 4 765

NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS Nukumanu (Tasman) B214 -4.5 159.4 282 2.45 3398 no soundings

LOUISIADE ARCHIPELAGO Conflict Reef A381 -10.8 151.8 18 1.26 27 2236 Redlick Islet A381 -10.9 152.6 41 1.61 18 2281 Brumble Haven A381 -11.2 152 170 2.23 33 2181

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS & WESTWARD Heina atoll 82005 -1.1 144.5 27 1.43 3 3135 CRW3, 251

SULU SEA Tubbataha North Reef 92033 8.8 119.9 80 1.90 24 2324 CRW2,259

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm) INDONESIA Muaras Reef 72120 1.8 118.9 245 2.39 51 2917 Plunge SE; hardly any elevated ls Ayawi BA 3249 -0.1 134.9 128 2.11 28 2946 Avg. two soundings Pasir Tengah BA 3240 -0.4 121.6 7 0.85 56 2202 Avg. two soundings; Keunen, 1947 Nukori-Dauwi-Wamsoi BA 3249 -1.3 136.7 19 1.28 91 2923 One sounding No Name 1 BA 3240 -1.7 123 0.4 -0.40 29 2049 No Name 2 BA 3240 -2 123.2 0.4 -0.40 20 2032 One sounding P. Salokka-Katini BA 3240 -2 123.3 2.9 0.46 29 2030 Two soundings Kapang Kapotta BA 3616 -5.5 123.4 97 1.99 33 1769 Two soundings Karang Kaledupa BA 3239 -5.8 123.7 397 2.60 27 1745 Two soundings Lintea BA 3239 -5.8 123.9 78 1.89 24 1747 One sounding K. Koka BA 3239 -6.1 124.4 61 1.79 35 1728 One sounding Taka Garlarang BA 3616 -6.5 121.3 117 2.07 26 1676 Two soundings Tijger Islands (Taka Bone Ra BA 3616 -6.8 121.2 1195 3.08 62 1645 Discontinuous rim. ?atoll Sapuka Islands BA 2637 -7.1 118.2 913 2.96 38 1622 ?atoll; discontinuous rim Sabalana BA 2637 -7.2 118.2 2694 3.43 38 1609 Kepulauan Tengah (Patern BA 2637 -7.4 117.3 968 2.99 33 1563 ?atoll; discontinuous rim Gosong Sadapur (Zandbui BA 1696 -7.8 117.1 132 2.12 44 1522 Avg. two soundings

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Cocos-Keeling BA2510 -12.2 96.8 130 2.11 15 200 1602 ARB 400, 401, 407 Seringapatam Reef 74012 -13.7 122 22 1.34 30 920 CRW2,25 Scott Reef 74012 -14 121.8 300 2.48 34 869.5153 Mermaid Reef 74018 -17.1 119.6 75 1.88 20 878 CRW2,23-24 Clerke Reef 74018 -17.4 119.3 83 1.92 8 585 CRW2,23-24 Imperieuse Reef 74018 -17.6 118.8 133 2.12 0 571 Easter Gp (Houtmans Abro 74027 -28.7 113.8 307 2.49 19 500 365 Meas. Rain: Collins et al., 1997; Max. Altitude 50 Pelsaert Gp ( ") 74027 -28.9 113.9 200 2.30 12

LAKSHADWEEP (LACCADIVES) Cherbaniani Reef BA 2738 12.3 71.9 42.8 1.63 5.5 1296 Byramgore Reef BA 2738 11.8 71.9 87.5 1.94 3.6 1331 Kiltan Island BA 705 11.5 73 3.5 0.54 0.7 152 1372 One Sounding Amini Island BA 2738 11.1 72.8 464 2.67 35 1404.057 2 soundings; Amini I. On N. edge of rimmed ban Androth BA 705 10.8 73.7 143.4 2.16 1.8 202 1441.63 Very wide rim in places Kavaratti BA 705 10.6 72.6 9.4 0.97 3.4 1445.012 Suheli Par BA 2738 10.1 72.3 76.2 1.88 10 1483.443 Minicoy BA 705 8.3 73 35 1.54 163 1667.946

MALDIVES Ihavandiffulu BA 66A 7 73 286 2.46 49 165 1803 Tiladummali-Miladummadu BA 66A 6.5 73 3850 3.59 58 178 1858 Makunudu BA 66A 6.3 72.6 139 2.14 31 178 1861 Gaha BA 66A 6.3 72.5 82 1.91 40 193 1856

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N. Malosmadulu BA 66A 5.6 72.9 1168 3.07 49 185 1956 Fadiffolu BA 66A 5.4 73.5 699 2.84 55 196 2013 Middle Malosmadulu 5.4 73 135 2.13 46 191 1985 S. Malosmadulu BA 66A 5.3 73 940 2.97 55 191 1997 Horsburgh BA 66A 4.9 72.9 105 2.02 42 191 2042 N. Male BA 66A 4.3 73.5 1565 3.19 69 198 2155 Rasdu BA 66B 4.3 73 59 1.77 37 203 2124 S. Male BA 66B 4 73.5 535 2.73 58 203 2194 Felidu BA 66B 3.5 73.5 1021 3.01 68 208 2259 Ari BA 66B 3.5 72.8 2252 3.35 69 206 2215 Wataru BA 66B 3.3 73.4 43 1.63 35 211 2279 N. Nilandu BA 66B 3.1 72.5 594 2.77 66 211 2248 Mulaku BA 66B 3 73.5 956 2.98 73 213 2325 S. Nilandu BA 66B 3 72.5 739 2.87 68 216 2261 Kolumadulu BA 66B 2.3 73 1617 3.21 79 221 2386 Haddummati A 66B&C 1.9 73.4 881 2.94 73 221 2464 Suvadiva BA 66C 0.5 73.3 3152 3.50 82 234 2651 Addu BA 66C -0.7 73.2 158 2.20 79 238 2818

CHAGOS (Nelson) BA3 -5 72.3 582 2.76 42 3214 Salomon BA4 -5.2 72.4 36 1.56 29 375 3213 BA3 -5.3 72.2 21 1.32 33 3200 1 sounding; < half 20 m deep CRW2,45 Peros Banhos BA4 -5.3 71.8 503 2.70 66 400 3175 Chagos BA3 -6 72 12642 4.10 88 3147 Egmont BA4 -6.6 71.4 29 1.46 24 3031 BA3 -7 71.3 1317 3.12 37 2960 Bank: ? Atoll BA920 -7.3 72.5 174 2.24 25 270 2969

AMIRANTE ISLANDS Africa-Eagle Islands 2809 -5 53.3 346 2.54 31 1472 Atoll on northern edge of rimmed Amirante Ban Desroches islands 2809 -5.7 53.7 247.7 2.39 26 1555 Amirante Bank 2809 -5.8 53.3 3921 3.59 62 1510 Area includes Africa-Eagle Islands Atoll

ALPHONSE GROUP Bijoutier-St. Francois 2809 -7.1 52.8 106.6 2.03 13 1482 Two soundings

PROVIDENCE BANK GROUP Cosmoledo Gp. BA718 -9.7 47.6 151 2.18 7 1135 Farquhar Gp. BA718 -10.2 51.1 180 2.26 9 1303

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm) WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN Saya de Malha -10 61 40808 4.61 70 1996 Max Depth 70m N.; 140m S. (Fedoeov et al., 198 Aldabra BA718 -12.2 46.3 367 2.56 18 76 1106 Almost atoll Europa -22.3 40.3 39 1.59 1 60 1060 CRW2, 268; Area: Battistini, 1966; rim karst

RED SEA Sanganeb Atoll BA 82 19.8 37.4 8 0.90 27 280 27-46 m recorded for anchorage

CARIBBEAN Alacran 22.5 270.3 221 2.34 23 100 365 CRW1,211; Rain of NW coast of Yucatan, Ward, Hogsty BA 3865 21.7 286.2 28 1.45 8 73 465 CRW2, 23, Milliman, 1973; rain at Grand Turk, Mil Chinchorro 18.6 272.7 550 2.74 8 140 466 Meas. Rain on Yucatan mainland: ARB 310 Turneffe 17.4 272.3 525 2.72 8 50 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1 Lighthouse 17.3 272.5 200 2.30 8 50 528 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1 Glover 16.8 272.2 260 2.41 18 50 538 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1 Roncador Bank BA 396 13.5 280 19 1.28 18 175 1071 Depth: ASB 129, meas. Rain from nearby San An Courtown Cays BA 1511 12.4 278.5 10 1.00 11 190 1065 Measured Rainfall from ASB 435 Albuquerque Cays BA 1511 12.2 278.2 14 1.15 16 190 1061 Measured Rainfall from ASB 435

W. ATL. OC. BRAZIL Atol Das Rocas BA 388 -3.9 326.2 7.1 0.85 5 778 CRW1,64 depth; Largely calcareous algae and rather than hermatypic corals BANKS Misteriosa Bank BA 1218 18.8 276.1 322 2.51 22 650 One sounding; 14-18 m deep rim 169270

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