Figure 36. — 0. E. Sette measures and marks small mackerel (not 



seen \inder his gloved hands) assisted by R. A. Goffin 

 (at left). Sujnmer of 1933* 



pointed out the unique advantages of a place having sea water with 

 uniform salinity, absence of wide daily fluctuations in temperature, 

 safe anchorage for small boats and live-cars, and good docking 

 facilities for sea-going vessels. The scientific climate of Woods 

 Hole, the access to the best biological library in the country, lec- 

 tures, discussions, conferences, and the presence of many outstand- 

 ing scientists are conditions highly conducive to research. Futher- 

 more, friendly cooperation with the MBL and the newly established 

 Oceanographic Institution makes it possible, in emergencies, to 

 borrow equipment and use the facilities of these institutions. For- 

 tunately, the arguments were effective and the Shellfisheries Sec- 

 tion was permitted to use the Laboratory for rapidly expanding work 

 on oysters, but very little money was made available for repairs 

 and rehabilitation purposes. 



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