spotted a Hawaiian Monk Seal close to the ship. They estimated it to be approximately six or seven feet long. June 6, 1963--Another attempt was made to land on Nihoa Island at 5 a.m., but, due to rough seas again, we were unable to land. Approximately 8:15, the first Black-footed Albatross was seen. This approached the ship from northwest, but did not stay. During the morning we were able to collect three Blue-gray Noddies, four Bulwer's Petrels, and one Christmas Island Shearwater. The ship left Nihoa bound for French Frigate Shoals at 10:30 a.m. At 10:45 another Black-footed Albatross approached from the Northwest, and passed the ship on the starboard side, going astern. It did not follow the ship. Leaving Nihoa, many flocks, 50 and up, of Bulwer's Petrels were seen, flying over the water feeding. One Masked Booby was also seen. 1112--Four Petrels passed on the starboard side. 1113--One Blue-gray Noddy, flying toward Nihoa. Also one Christmas Island Shearwater, way off starboard side. Three Bulwer's Petrels, close in on starboard side. 1115--Three Bulwer's Petrels off port side. 1116--One Fairy Tern way off starboard side. Also one Brown Booby, going south. 1117--Three Bulwer's Petrels off starboard side, and one off port side. 1120--Three Bulwer's Petrels off starboard side. Also three off port side. 1121--Two Bulwer's Petrels off starboard side, one off port stern. 1124--Two Bulwer's Petrels off starboard side. also five more. Also one Red-footed Booby close to bow headed north. 1125--Another Red-footed Booby crossed the bow headed north. 1126--Two Sooty Terns off starboard side, flying northwest. 1129--One Bulwer's Petrel off starboard bow. Make that two. Also one Black-