ABUSE OF THE SCAPHANDER IN THE SPONGE FISHERIES. 543 
Egypt, have accepted the 3-mile limit in the dispute as to the use of the 
scaphander—an old formula not applicable in scientific administration of the 
sponge fisheries, since the sponge grounds often lie beyond that distance from 
the coast. It is.to be hoped that all enlightened governments will give due 
recognition to this fact and in regard to the sponge fishermen will assume juris- 
diction over a zone of 60 miles to seaward, abolishing the abuse of the scaphander 
within that territory. I earnestly solicit the International Fishery Congress to 
recommend such action. 
