THE OYSTER INDUSTRY OF NEW JERSEY. 



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projecting tongue of laod at the sontliern end of tlie State, interven- 

 ing between Atlantic County on tlie ocean side and Cumberland County 

 on the Delaware Bay side. Most of Delaware Bay, including Maurice 

 Eiver Cove proper, is off the shores of Cumberland County. The oyster 

 interests of Camden and Gloucester counties consist of a fleet of vessels 

 engaged in oystering in Cumberland County. 



Tahle showing bij counties the number of persons employed in the oyster industry of Nexo 



Jersey in 1SS9-1893. 



Taile showing by eoiiniies the number, tonnage, and value of vessels employed in the oyster 

 industry of New Jersey in 1889-1892. 



