MARINE BIOLOGICAL STATION AT PORT ERIN. I'll 



the temperature of the sea was 11° higher than that of the 

 air, and during the afternoon of September 5th, when the 

 temperature of the sea was 12° less than that of the air. 

 The density of the sea- water has shown very little 

 variation, and only twice have I noticed a slight loss of 

 density to occur immediately after a few hours ram. The 

 average may be stated as 1026. 



Fig. 1. The " Shellbend " punt on the shore — starting for a 

 "plankton " trip. [From a photo by Mr. Edwin Thompson.] 



"The ' Shellbend ' folding boat has been frequently used, 

 and is still in a thoroughly seaworthy condition, though 

 beginning to show signs of wear. In launching and 

 housing the boat residents and many visitors have 

 rendered willing assistance. 



"In spite of much rough weather, over fifty tow-nettings 

 have been taken and carefully preserved. The Curator's 



