38 OYSTER BOTTOMS OF MISSISSIPPI SOUND, ALA. 



The following observations were made : 



Details of ExAMiNATio>f of Northwest Arm, Heron Bay. 



MIDDLE GROLTND, FOWL RIVER BAY. 



This consists of a small reef of dense growth, with an area of very 

 scattered oysters extending from it toward the head of the bay. 

 The area shown in the following table includes in addition that por- 

 tion of what appears to be a private bed more than 600 yards from 

 the shore. 



The area, density of oyster growth, and estimated contents are 

 shown m the following tables: 



Oyster Growth in Middle Ground, Fowl River Bay. 



Details op Examination of Middle Ground, Fowl River Bay. 



GRASSY ISLAND. 



This is a small patch running from the north side of Grassy Island 

 to a depth of about 1 foot. It is apparently an old bar, but is at 

 present of "very little value, as is shown in the following table; 



