Gray-becked Tern (Sterna lunate) 
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A-2 B-0 C-l D-0 
The continuing decrease is evident in ell areas except A in 
■which findings are consistent with July. 
No specimens collected. 
Common Noddy ( A nous stolidus ) 
A-9 B-0 C-5 D-156 
Findings for this species are consistent with last monthd. 
A substantial increase in area D is due to the proximity to the 
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No specimens collected. 
Blue -gray Noddy ( Procelsterna cerulea ) 
Four birds of this species were seen in area D near Nihoa Island. 
They have been recorded in small numbers in this area on previous 
cruises. 
No specimens collected. 
Fairy Tern ( Gygis alba ) 
A-7 B-10 C-2 D-60 
A marked increase is represented this month in all areas. 
The number within the grid has doubled since last month. 
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No specimens collected. 
Note: Area D includes a distance of approximately 61;0 miles which * 
were not covered last month. The increase of all birds except 
Sooty Terns ( Sterna fuscata ) in this area is due to the proximity 
of the ship to these islands in the Leeward Chain. 
