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AVP: Aunuu Debris Field, American Samoa

Debris field from a grounded vessel on the west shore of Aunuu Island, American Samoa. Debris is close to homes and accessible to the local children.  Pieces are also on the reef flat and are likely moved in storms.

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Map of vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Location of vessel debris field on Aunuu, AS
(11.30.99, Map) Locator Map

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (1)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (2)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (3)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach and in water.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (4)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris in water.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (5)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris in water.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (6)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris underwater.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa - children playing on debris

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (7)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Child playing on debris

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa - NOAA team surveying

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (8)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) NOAA survey team.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (9)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (10)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) NOAA survey team and debris on beach.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (11)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (12)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris on beach with survey team member.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa  - debris underwater

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (13)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris underwater.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa  - debris underwater

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (14)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris underwater.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa  - debris underwater

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (15)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris underwater.

Vessel debris field on Aunuu, American Samoa  - debris underwater

AVP: Vessel debris on Aunuu, AS (16)
(04.11.05, Aunuu, American Samoa) Debris underwater.

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