78 FISH AND GAME. 



As an example of the results of the work of the United States 

 Bureau of Fisheries in metamorphosing its name and giving it 

 the formal seal of approval, it is to be noted that the fish was 

 brought into such popular favor that the demand quickly 

 exceeded the supply, and winter found the dealers unable to 

 supply the ever-increasing demand for grayfish, known to us 

 all for years as dogfish. 



The fish were put on the market canned, and the Massachu- 

 setts Fish and Game Commissioners can testify to its tooth- 

 someness, both plain and in salad form. This coming season 

 it is expected that many more crafts will engage in fishing for 

 grayfish, and, as it can be marketed at a low price to the 

 consumer, it is expected to soon take its place as a staple 

 article of diet. 



In 1915 we were introduced to tilefish which has become a 

 favorite; in 1916 the grayfish was placed on the market with 

 notable success. What will 1917 bring to us as a new fish 

 food? 



LOBSTER FISHERY. 



The Massachusetts lobster fishery has taken on a new lease 

 of life as a result of the impetus given by the formation of 

 lobster associations. The condition of these associations, com- 

 posed of the lobster men in the various localities along the 

 coast from Cape Ann to Plymouth, is a most flourishing one. 

 The sentiment of the members is that the return of egg-bearing 

 lobsters and "shorts" to their native waters, one of the prin- 

 cipal objects of these associations, is proving of material 

 advantage to the fishery. 



SHELLFISH. 



The oyster, quahaug, clam, scallop and other mollusks, 

 popularly known as shellfish, form an important article of 

 diet, providing good nutritive value with easy digestibility. 

 We are pleased to note that the demand for shellfish is in- 

 creasing, and that the popularity of the better-known species 

 is spreading. Too few people are acquainted with the cheap, 

 wholesome food which our shore fishermen provide. Not only 

 eat fish, but also shellfish. The consumer will be well repaid 

 and the fisherman likewise benefited by a broader market for 

 his product. 



