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The catch of scrod cod landed at these ports decreased from 

 414,659 pounds, valued at $6,447, in 1923, to 318,440 pounds, valued 

 at $5,371, in 1924, and the catch of scrod haddock increased from 

 4,845,695 pounds, valued at $94,481, in 1923, to 11,927,105 pounds, 

 valued at $199,386, in 1924, The small quantity of these grades 

 landed, as compared with other grades of these species, is said to be 

 due to the fact that the price is so low that the fishermen do notjsave 

 all that are caught. 



The following tables present in detail, by fishing grounds and also 

 by months, the fishery products landed at Boston and Gloucester, 

 Mass., and Portland, Me., by American fishing vessels for the calendar 

 year 1924. The weights of fresh and salted fish given in these statis- 

 tics represent the fish as landed from the vessels, and the values are 

 those received by the fishermen. The grade, or sizes, given for certain 

 species are those recognized in the trade. 



Statement, by fishing grounds, of quantities and value of certain fishery products 

 landed at Boston and Gloucester, Mass., and Portland, Me., by American fishing 

 vessels during the calendar year 1924 



