. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Western (ocean) shores are largely rubble with some pronounced rock ledges near the northwest point. Eastern (lagoon) shores are more sandy, but their location opposite Ebeye and Kwajalein has led to much accumulation of trash and debris. Legan, (18 acres), lies north of Ennylabagen on the atoll's western rim about halfway between Ennylabagen and Illeginni. It is hook shaped with the point running northeast from the south end (Figure 6). The helipad and other facilities are on the southern portion of the hook
. Atoll research bulletin. Coral reefs and islands; Marine biology; Marine sciences. Western (ocean) shores are largely rubble with some pronounced rock ledges near the northwest point. Eastern (lagoon) shores are more sandy, but their location opposite Ebeye and Kwajalein has led to much accumulation of trash and debris. Legan, (18 acres), lies north of Ennylabagen on the atoll's western rim about halfway between Ennylabagen and Illeginni. It is hook shaped with the point running northeast from the south end (Figure 6). The helipad and other facilities are on the southern portion of the hook and comprise about 20% of the island's area. About 70% is forested (Figure 7) with the remainder being two interior pools oriented north-south in the island's midsection (Figure 8). Pemphis, interlaced with Cassytha vines, grows so densely around the pools that access is difficult. At the larger pool's northern end open Cocos permits a fairly easy approach. The perimeter is largely coral rubble with than on the western side forming a ridge about 10 feet higher than the interior. The only sandy beaches are on the east-central portion of the island. The lagoon area of this shore and north of the hook is very shallow, and a large, sandy expanse is exposed at low tide. Pacific Ocean. Lagoon LEGAN Figure 6. Legan Island. (1) Nesting area of White Terns; (2) nesting area of Brown Noddies; (3) nesting area of Black Noddies; (4) roosting area of Crested and Black-naped Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Smithsonian Institution. Press; National Research Council (U. S. ). Pacific Science Board; Smithsonian Institution; National Museum of Natural History (U. S. ); United States. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. Washington, D. C. : [Smithsonian Press]
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