Reports of exploratory otter-trawling between Nova Scotia and Virginia 



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in 21 hauls of the 60 foot trawl the average catch was 4! crabs weighing abdui (•>() 

 pounds, in areas and depths where the catches could be reasonably compared. 

 These data are presented to emphasize the importance of giving due consideration 



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