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The most common plankton diatoms of the surface waters between southern Africa and the Prince Edward Islands, and the waters around the Islands, are described and illustrated by line drawings, which show typical cells as viewed by a conventional microscope. References to illustrations from modern electron microscope studies are included where available. The area is attractive to ecologists due to its great hydro graphic variability. We trust that this collation will facilitate further ecological and biogeographical studies.