This scientific report documents the research conducted by the Allan Hancock Foundation on Pacific Ocean ecosystems. With contributions from a range of experts in marine biology, geology, and oceanography, the report offers a wealth of information on the fascinating and diverse world beneath the waves. Highlights include detailed descriptions of numerous species of fish, invertebrates, and seaweeds, as well as insights into the physical processes that shape the ocean environment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.