The Rise And Decline Of The Olympia Oyster 



later in the season appears to depend upon larvae remain- 

 ing in the water from earlier spawning as well as upon 

 larvae resulting from late spawning." 



After Dr. Hopkins finished his work the laboratory- 

 work was carried on by the State of Washington, Fisher- 

 ies Department. One of these laboratories was located at 

 Burley Lagoon, Gig Harbor, Washington. A new and well 

 equipped laboratory was recently constructed and is now 

 in use, located near Quilcene on Hood Canal. 



The State has also maintained a laboratory during a 

 part of each year at Nahcotta, Willapa Bay, to serve the 

 Pacific Oyster growers of that area in their biological 

 problems. 



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