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organisms (Peridiniwm), either single or in strings of two to six, and 
measuring 32 to 40 “in diameter. The red water had a density of 
1.025 and a temperature of 76.75°. 
It is interesting to note that this occurrence of Peridiniwm resem- 
bled that in Narragansett Bay in 1898, investigated and described 
by Dr. Mead (Science, vol. Vim, p. 707, 1898). The red water in Nar- 
ragansett Bay was noticed during the latter part of August, Septem- 
ber, and part of October, the maximum being reached on September 
Sand 9. Fish and crustaceans tried to escape from the water, and — 
thousands of dead fish, crabs, and shrimps were found strewn along 
the shores or even piled up in windrows. No fish were killed after 
the latter date, but the red color in the water remained, and fish were 
searce in its vicinity. The water was cleared by a heavy rain, but the 
red color was somewhat in evidence for a time afterwards. 
The following publications, based on or relating to the work of the 
laboratory, were issued during the fiscal year: 
The gas-bubble disease of fish and its cause. By F. P. Gorham, 
Some chemical changes in the developing fish egg. By P. A. Levene. 
The free-swimming copepods of the Woods Hole region. By W. M. Wheeler. 
Observations on the life history of the common clam, Mya arenaria. By James 
L. Kellogg. 
The natural history of the starfish. By A. D. Mead. 
On the movements of certain lobsters liberated at Woods Hole. By H.C. Bumpus. 
Improvements in preparing fish for shipment. By R. W. Tower. 
Report of a dredging expedition off the southern coast of New England, Septem- 
ber, 1899. By Freeland Howe, jr. 
Fish parasites collected at Woods Hole in 1898. By Edwin Linton. 
Biological Notes No. 1. 
The chemical composition of the subdermal connective tissue of the ocean sun-fish. 
By Erik H. Green. 
The nydroids of the Woods Hole region. By C. C. Nutting. 
Parasites of fishes in the Woods Hole region. By Edwin Linton. 
BEAUFORT, NoRTH CAROLINA (H. V. WILSON, DIRECTOR). 
The Beaufort laboratory, which had opened on June 1, 1900, was 
closed on September 10. It was reopened on May 1, 1901, and was in 
operation at the close of the fiscal year. The laboratory occupied the 
same temporary quarters as in previous years, and Dr. H. V. Wilson, 
professor of biology in the University of North Carolina, continued 
in charge. The steam launch Pefrel and several small boats were 
attached to the station during the summer. 
Those who availed themselves of the facilities of the station were 
as follows: 
Johns Hopkins SEDER Dr. Caswell Grave, Mr. R. P. Cowles, Mr. J. A. E. 
Eyster, Mr. O. C. Glaser, Mr. D. H. Tennent. 
Columbia University: Dr. H. E. Crampton, Mr. H. B. Torrey, Mr. J. C. To.rey, 
Dr. E. B. Wilson. 
University of North Carolina: Dr. H. V. Wiison, Mr. J. W. Tarrentine. 
University of Missouri: Dr. W. C. Curtiss. 
University of Alabama: Dr. John Y. Graham. 
Bryn Mawr College: Dr. T. H. Morgan. 
Trinity College (N. C.): Dr. J. I. Hamaker. 
Goldsboro (N. C.) Schools: Mr. R, E. Coker, principal. 
