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OYSTER BOTTOMS OF MISSISSIPPI SOUND, ALA. 

 SOUTHWEST OF VAN SIGNAL. 



This is a small patch of dense growth about 300 yards from shore. 

 The oysters have a good shape, most of them are single, and at the 

 time of examination were fat. Drills or borers were noted on the 

 bed. The following tables show the results of the examination: 



Oyster Growth Southwest op Van Signal. 



Details of Examination Southwest op Van Signal. 



EAST SIDE OF MARSH ISLAND. 



About 300 yards from the island is a small patch of depleted bot- 

 tom. Its condition is shown in the following tables: 



Oyster Growth on East Side of Marsh Island. 



Details op Examination of East Side op Marsh Island. 



