it was the first expedition of its kind in the Chagos. Cdr Alan Baldwin RN was the Deputy Leader and the scientific work was carried out under the direction of Dr David Bellamy. Its aim was to study coral reef formation and growth, as well as the islands' flora and fauna. The expedition members were taken from Gan, Addu Atoll by RFA Gold Ranger to Egmont Atoll and after their survey was completed they were brought back to Gan by RFA Stromness. Following its success, a second expedition was undertaken to Danger Island the following year. References The Indian Ocean Pilot British Hydrographic Services. Admiralty Charts. Maps in the Chagos Archipelago. British Indian Ocean Territory, The World Factbook External links Chagos Islands coral collections The molluscan fauna of Chagos (Indian Ocean) and an analysis of its broad distribution patterns Atolls of the Chagos Archipelago Uninhabited islands of the British Indian Ocean Territory