Amerson, B. 1963 banded more Masked and Red-footed Boobies (he got 25 more). I tried to recover the dead seal pup but he had not been dead long enough and was still quite messy. I also collected some Berlese material. We returned to the Whaleboats and by 12:45 were back aboard the Tawakoni. The equipment was first stored on the quarterdeck and after taking a welcomed shower (and eating) we began to unpack the rubber bags. The material was sorted cleaned and more items added where needed. The equipment was then repacked and stored in the aft hole for Pearl and Hermes Reef. At 3 p.m. we left French Frigate Shoals bound for Gardner Pinnacles. Before leaving the material in the Berlese funnels were changed and the collected fauna preserved in vials. During the afternoon several schools of porpoises swam by the ship. At 7:30 I went to bed. Fred had already lain down and was filling out Banding Reports. June 16, 1963 Gardner Pinnacles, Leeward Chain, U. S. S. Tawakoni Awoke this morning at 6 a.m. after a good night of rest and depth. Upon going topside Gardner Pinnacles was in view. We were told we would get there approximately 7:30 a.m. After eating breakfast we dressed for going ashore. Upon anchoring we could see that the water on the south side was very calm. Since the rubber boat was being repaired, we loaded bands, camera, net, and water into the whaleboat and left the ship. We landed on the S. E. tip without even getting wet. Our light gear was passed ashore. It was now 8:30 a.m. A signalman also came ashore with Fred and I. Fred started