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. 
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The slides will be sent to Scripp's Institution for analysis. 
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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. 
