Amerson, B. 1963 A Wandering Tattler was seen three times (even on top). We left at 3 p.m. after a most profitable 6 1/2 hours stay. The whaleboat had no problem getting us off the rocks and we again didn't get wet (the rocks at sea level are slippery though). A turtle (not too large) was seen in the shallow water between the two rocks. The skipper (Lt. Gandy) spotted one seal lying on low rocks of the little Pinnacle about 8:15 a.m. and then two more about 3 p.m. in the same place. The ship got underway shortly after we got back on ship and headed for Pearl and Hermes Reef. June 17, 1963 - U. S. S. Tawakoni This morning the seas are very calm and the sky is clear with a very slight breeze from the N. E. We began "at sea bird counts" after breakfast. At 9:45 a.m. we were approximately 47 miles north of Laysan Island. We definitely could tell it because of the increase in birds especially Sooty Terns and Black-footed Albatrosses. A nap was taken after lunch. It was learned that the patch on the rubber boat was not holding and we would have to use the whaleboat at Pearl and Hermes. It is hoped that it can be patched at Midway. A message had been sent earlier to Washington inquiring about the one being bought. June 18, 1963 - Pearl and Hermes Reef, Southeast Island This morning after getting up I walked around the island and only counted two seals. Fred began banding Red-footed Boobies, etc. and marking nests with paper labels. At 8:15 the whaleboat