HAWAII (Cont. ) 



2. Life History and Biology of Tunas (P.-oj. 83). 



In order to better understand the occurrence, distribution and abundance of tunas 

 of various sizes, this is a study of the spawning, maturation, early life history, 

 and age and growth of the tunas found in the equatorial Pacific. 



Hdqtrs. : Honolulu; began inl948, continuing; D. J. McKernan, Leader. 

 Address correspondence to: O. E. Sette, Dir . , Pacific Oceanic Fishery Investiga- 

 tions, Honolulu, T. H. 



3. Tuna Reaction Studies (Proj. 84). 



The objective of this project is to learn what will attract tunas with special regard 

 to finding a substitute for live bait and to study the effects of various types of 

 electrical and other stimuli on tuna and bait fishes. 



Hdqtrs. : Honolulu; began in 1950, continuing; A. Tester, Project Leader. 

 Address correspondence to: O. E. Sette, Dir. , Pacific Oceanic Fishery Investiga- 

 tions, Honolulu, T. H. 



PUERTO RICO 

 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 



1. Puerto Rico Fish Surveys and Inveptigations (FA: F-l-R). 



The objective of this project is to obtain information on Puerto Rico's streams and 

 artificial lakes considered suitable for producing fish of value to the recreation 

 and food supply of the people. Periodic samples of fish will be taken, creel 

 censuses conducted on important reservoirs, data on food preferences will be 

 recorded. Plans for the control of excessive aquatic vegetation are being drawn. 



Began October 1952, continuing; $12,000; Luis Costas Grana, Project Leader. 

 Address correspondence to: Felix Inigo, Div. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Agricul- 

 tural Experiment Station, Rio Pridras, Puerto Rico. 



VIRGIN ISLANDS 

 Government of the Virgin Islands 



1. Investigation of Sport Fishing Potential (FA: F-l-R). 



The fresh water resources as well as the marine fishery are being investigated. Small 

 inland impoundments on St. Croix, constructed by other agencies, are being stocked 

 and placed under a management program by the project. Exploratory marine fish- 

 ing is being carried out to learn the recreational possibilities of the fishery re- 

 source about the Islands. 



Began August 1952, continuing; $10, 000. 



Address correspondence to: William Miller, Project Leader, Govt. House, 

 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, V. I. 



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