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U. S. BUREAU OF FISHERIES 



Fisheries of the New England States, 1879 to 1922 — Continued 



CATCH OF CERTAIN SPECIES: By States— Continued 

 [Expressed in thousands of pounds; that is, 000 omitted] 



' Not available. Prior to 1889 some of these species were included under "Miscellaneous fish" or "All 

 other species." 

 » Less than 500 pounds. 



' Shown on the basis of 8 pounds of meat to the bushel. 

 < Shown on the basis of 10 pounds of meat to the bushel. 

 « Included with soft clams. 

 • Includes hard clams. 



' Shown on the basis of 7 pounds of meat to the busliol. 

 8 Shown on the basis of 6 pounds of meat to the bushel. 



Note.— It is possible that in some instances since 1889 a few of the above species are not shown by reason 

 of being included under "Miscellaneous fish" or ".\11 other species." 



