The scientific participants in the expedition pose for a group photograph on the bow of the Butai.
The heavily forested hillside in the background is on Lakao Island, Duff Islands Group. It is typical of the rugged landscape of this island group.
From left are Jeff Williams, Brad Wright, Jerry Finan, Mark McGrouther(seated), George Zug, Dianne Bray, Randy Mooi, Mark Westnest, Cheryl Thacker (holding a Rainbow Runner, Elegatis bipinnulatus) and Maxson Tokopia.
