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The size which some of the forms reach, while of less scientific 

 interest than other of their features, renders them astonishing to 

 those accustomed only to Atlantic forms. A species of Holothu- 

 rian was brought in three feet in length, jelly fishes two feet in 

 diameter, sea anemones which when open were eighteen inches in 

 diameter, chitons, the giants of their race, twelve inches long, 

 kej^hole limpets that would weigh two pounds. Great chains of 

 Salpse were obtained. The fishes of the bay are of great interest. 

 Among the most common forms are various species of the surf 

 fishes, of great interest from the fact that they bring forth their 

 j'oung alive. 



Occasionally the bay is enlivened by the presence of whales, 

 shoals of grampus and dolphins, and seals. But the character of 

 this sketch will not permit an account of the life of the coast at 

 this point, of the interesting land fauna and flora, and the beau- 

 tiful scenery along the whole coast. 



The Hopkins Seaside Laboratory while carried on under the 

 auspices of the University is by no means to be regarded as 

 simply a provision for members of that institution. Its advant- 

 ages are planned for and freel)' offered to investigators from what- 

 ever source. In this work it is not to be at all looked upon as a 

 rival to any of the well-equipped laboratories alreadj^ in exist- 

 ence, but rather as a colaborer with them. The field it occupies 

 is both unique and important. It would be a serious neglect of 

 biological opportunities to leave it longer unoccupied. The 

 problems which are now present on this Coast, and those which 

 will open from time to time, will attract investigators from other 

 regions. There is now a home provided for them. 



Those of this coast engaged in biological study it is confi- 

 dently expected will take a lively interest in the work of the 

 Laboratory. 



There is no field in science more inviting, nor more promising 

 of large results, than those pertaining to the morphology and 

 physiology of marine forms. The time has certainly arrived 

 when those among us with scientific inclination and ambition can 

 turn their attention with profit to these inviting fields. The 

 work of the Laboratory thus far provides for three classes of 

 people. Naturally students in the biological departments in the 



