R.D. Gossen Journal 1965 4 Aug. (at) Guard boat with 3 men came into the ship and a good portion of the light meter was stored aboard it. The coast guard boat also towed in the 3 rubber boats. I saw, we started toward Kaypan a few minutes after Siron left due to arrive about 1400 tomorrow. Birds were not too abundant about the islands as we left. Also appears to be more abundant off the north end with many others leaving the islands heading with. All 3 species of Boobies were present Fairy, Solly, Hawaiian Molly and a few Solly terns cruised to reef water. Frigate was present in some number. Dalmans then not out from yesterday as did Wedgetails, We are now in the process of packing equipment etc for Kaypan and final- ly up the birds which were brought from Honolulu from other trips. Only a few Common Petrels have been seen 20 feet up the Leeboards. None really came in close enough for collection. 67100 bands are avail- able for Kaypan. We may not get all 40,000 Solly terns on this trip. If the birds will probably have already R.D. Gossen Journal 1965 5 Aug. From Lihue to Japan Due to arrive in Japan at 15:00. Much bird activity this morning. Viceroys, Tails, and Sooties mainly- going in all directions. We passed Miao Reef about 09:00. The water all the area is very shallow as low as 80 feet according to Mr. Ashby's. Small insect like critters were flying from the top of the water through this area. They appeared about 25-30 mosquitoes and would dart or meander for a few miles to a few feet over the surface of the water - the brownish in color. On school of porpoise, stayed in front of the ship for some 10 minutes. At times high-pitched sounds were emitted by those that surfaced. A few whales also seen. Detected by a swift column of spray shot up from the surface of the water. One small ? storm petrel seen. Stood white on the horizon or wavy as it flew directly away- light beneath, gray or tops very possibly details in wings - Oceanodroma furcata? about size 7 inches.