This instance, along with data from former surveys, suggests that the Red Phalarope abundance is quite local, but variable from one cruise to the next. As weather was not suitable for collecting from the skiff, no specimens were taken in the grid. It was noted that about 20% of the birds appeared to be in complete nuptial plumage. The remaining were in winter or intermediate stages. Black-bellied Plover (Squatarola squatarola) 1 A single bird thought to be this species was seen in the north- west portion of the grid. Xantus Murrelet (Endomychura hypoleuca) 2 Two birds were seen together in the eastern half of the central section. One male which was collected had small testes, moderate fat, and was in heavy body molt. GRID MAMMALS The numbers of mammals sighted in the survey area declined considerably from previous cruises. This, as emphasized in earlier reports, may have been due to the uncalm seas which were present throughout this survey. However, as no method of weighting is used to balance figures for sea state, all that can be said is that there may or may not have been more mammals than were sighted. North Section Otarids in the north section were represented by one unident- ified sea lion and ten unidentified seals. Cetaceans were scarce. Four Killer Whales and two Dall