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of seed-clams, those most favorable for the planting of clams and for 

 the distribution of lobster fry. Page 103. 



Sixth. The continued investigation of the life-history of the 

 clam. Methods of artificial propagation and cultivation. Page 105. 



Seventh. The efforts to prevent the illegal taking of short lobsters 

 Page 110. 



. Eighth. The propagation of lobster fry for the purpose of in- 

 creasing the supply of lobsters in the waters of the state. Methods 

 of artificial propagation and cultivation. Page 111. 



Ninth. The continued investigation of the life-history of the 

 lobster. Page 153. 



The list of members of the Fisheries Commissions or Departments 

 of the United States and the several states and territories, compiled 

 by the United States Bureau of Fisheries, is submitted in Appendix 

 A, and a copy of the fisheries laws of Rhode Island is given in 

 Appendix B. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Wm. p. MORTON, Secretary. 

 December 31, 1905. 



