XLVI ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 



oyster from the bacteriological sftandpoint, while certain biological 

 phases of the subject were taken up by Professor E. W. McBride, of 

 McGill University, Montreal. The whole of the work, en.bracing also 

 experiments in oyster culture on the fascine, tile and other systems, was 

 under the direction and supervision of Professor Wright. Studies of 

 the local fishes, their food, etc., were made, and some faunistic work 

 of great interest, and the reports now in preparation for publication 

 will be of the highest practical value to the country. The stajff included 

 many university men who had previously carried on researches at the 

 station, and Dr. Joseph Stafford, with his accustomed zeal and skill, 

 performed the duties of curator. 



A full programme of work has been drawn up for the sieason of 

 1904, and the staff will include several workers from Maritime Province 

 Universities, which have not hitherto been prominent in participating 

 in the investigations carried on upon the sea-coast. The following 

 subjects will be included in this season's researches: — 



1. Plankton work; surface and bottom. 



2. Pelagic ova and young of Teleosteans. 



3. Continuation of last season's investigations on the oyster, its 

 food, reproduction and local variations on the famous Malpeque oyster 

 beds. 



4. Further experiments 4n raising oysters by fa.scines, viviers, 

 claires, etc. 



5. The occurrence of smelt in the local streams, the schools of 

 young and food at different stages. 



6. Faunistic studies, especially fishes, a great variety of specimens 

 available at some of the fishing stations along the shore. 



7. Otter-trawl experiments in cod, haddock and hake fishing. 



8. Experimenits on the behaviour of lobsters in traps especially 

 with regard to the entrance and exit of small, undersized lobsters. 



9. Experiments in shad culture, and study of larval stages. 



10. A study of the peculiar structures developed on tidal gauges, 

 floats, materials for which will be provided by Dr. Bell Dawson. 



11. Studies on the clam-beds, soft and hard shelled. 



12. Inquiry into the depredations of dog-fish, and of the effects of 

 the usual fisherman's methods of maiming and destroying. 



13. Investigation of migration and occurrence of Striped Bass 

 (Roccus lineatus, Blocih). 



14. Examination into qualitiesi of frozen and fresh bait (herring 

 and squid). 



15. Pollution of streams and fishing grounds. 



