LXXil REPORT OF OOMMISStONER OF FIStt AND FtSHERIES. 



stations were prepared under the direction of Mr. W. P. Sauerhoflf, oiie 

 of the expert fish-culturists of the Commission. 



By an arrangement made with the executive board, the Exposition 

 authorities constructed a suitable building and arranged for proper 

 aquaria for the exhibition of fresh-water and marine life, the furnish- 

 ing of the specimens and the general maintenance of the exhibit to be 

 by the Fish Commission. Plans for the necessary water mains, 

 pumps, etc., required for the supply of both fresh and salt water, and 

 its circulation, were prepared by W. B. Bay ley, U. S. Navy, the engi- 

 neer of the Commission. The plans for the aquaria were likewise fur- 

 nished by the Commission, and Mr. W. P. Seal, superintendent of the 

 Commission's aquaria, was detailed in August, 1891, to superintend 

 their construction. 



STATE FISH COMMISSIONS. 



The cooperation of the Commission with the various State fish com- 

 missions in their fish-cultural work is indicated by the following table: 



Statement showing the hinds and number of eggs and fish furnished to State fish commis- 

 sions during the fiscal year ending June SO, 1892. 



* Deposited by U. S. Fish Commission in waters designated by State commissioners. 



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