nominal grid track was surveyed. A total of 72.2 hours of diurnal observation was conducted over 649 linear miles. A summary of observations may be found in table 1. An additional 12 hours of nocturnal observation were conducted and are summarized on table 5. Weather data during the survey were recorded on appropriate forms. In general, winds and seas were moderate; a high pressure center to the north of the grid, and a low pressure center along the California coast influenced the weather throughout the survey. Sea state was not suitable for operation of the skiff, thus reducing collecting capabilities. Twenty-seven bathythermograph casts were made in the grid. The slides will be sent to Scripps Institution for analysis. FLOCKING As on previous cruises, flocking was not recorded in the grid except for resting groups of Storm Petrels and Bhalaropes. Flocking of these species will be discussed in the species accounts. For purposes of discussion this report is divided into two sections. The first deals with the grid survey while the second summarizes the non-grid portion of the cruise.