track 9 were seen, several of which were following other ships. One Laysan Albatross was seen on the north track. Shearwaters Fulmar were recorded in low numbers on the portion of the north track outside the Santa Barbara Channel. All were dark phase. Pink-footed Shearwater were recorded in good numbers (55) on the south track where one was collected. Most were scattered among resting or traveling flocks of Sooty Shearwater. On the north track only two Pale-feet were seen. Sooty Shearwater were very abundant (1980) on the south track. Many were just west of Cortez Banks, while most were between the Banks and San Clemente I. Most were sitting on the water in large flocks, but when flushed flew towards the north. A total of 27 was collected, and virtually all had full stomachs. On the north leg only five were seen, all of which were traveling north. Although recorded on the log as either Sooty or Slender-billed Shearwaters, none of the birds observed or collected had the field marks of Slender-bills. Storm Petrels One Leach's-type storm petrel was seen on the south track outside the outer banks. Cormorants Nine unidentified Cormorants were seen on the north leg, and five on the south track. In addition a single flock of Pelagic Cormorants was seen near Catalina flying towards the north. The sighting of a single cormorant about 60 miles off San Clemente wa the farthest offshore record for the Eastern Area Cruises. Black Brant Two flocks totaling 140 birds were observed traveling north in the Santa Barbara Channel.