Samples taken in July showed a much richer benthic community 

 (Table 40). This sampling was done with a diver-operated hand grab 

 in waters less than 10 feet deep close to Davids Island. In addition 

 to Nassarius sp. , the soft-shelled clam, Mya arenaria, was abundant, and 

 polychaetes were present in fair numbers and diversity. 



Clam rake samples revealed scattered populations of hard clams 

 ( Mercenaria mercenaria ) and small numbers of other benthic organisms 

 (Tables 37-38), 



Diver surveys of the area revealed an abundant flora and attached 

 fauna on most of the hard substrata in depths to 15 feet. Large beds 

 of mussels ( Mytilus edulus) , barnacles ( Balanus sp. ) and sea lettuce 

 ( Ulva sp.) were observed. The barnacles and mussels were also abundant 

 in the intertidal zone while the sea lettuce was confined to the sub- 

 littoral zone. 



Fish Eggs and Larvae 



Fish eggs and larvae collected with =ltO mesh net and epibenthic sled 

 are listed in Tables 41-61. Fish eggs were collected on all cruises, 

 with densities increasing until June and remaining high through July. 

 Their abundance dropped sharply in August. Species determinations have 

 not yet been made on the eggs. 



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