CONTENTS 



P.ViE. 



Introduction 4 7-S 



Methods S-9 



The Natural Oj^ster Beds of Vermilion and Iberia Parishes — 



General^ Description of the Region 9-12 



Natural Reefs in Southwest Pass 12-lS 



Natural Reefs in the Open Gulf 13-17 



Oyster Planting in Vermilion and Iberia Parishes 17-21 



Destructive Agents 21-23 



Conclusions 23-25 



Appendix 26 



Food and Salinity Record , 26-27 



Explanation of Chart 27 



