OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 
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5010-104 
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 
Memoranda 
TO 
Dr. Humphrey j oUJ 
THROUGH: Dr. Wallen and Dr. Fehlmann 
February 10 
from : Beatrice L. Burch 
subject: The Pacific Ornithological Oceanographic Project (POOP) at S0SC 
Bird stomach contents from the Pacific Ornithological Oceanographic 
Project sorted by Mr. Robert Nance reached a total of l45 lots and 
227 U specimens in 46 stomachs. Out of the 46 bird stomachs, two con¬ 
tained no specimens. The majority of the stomachs had cephalopod beaks 
or beak fragments. A few entire squid were found. There was a moderate 
number of fish, while fish bones were present frequently. Nematodes 
were found in the gut cavities, not attached to the sides, consequently, 
it may be assumed that they were bird intestinal parasites. The copepods 
were fairly well digested, as were many of the squid and fish. Most of 
the mites and lice were in vials, so were probably from the bird skins. 
We shall continue to store the specimens until otherwise advised. 
