92 



FISHERIES OF THE NEW ENGLAND STATES. 



employed in the fisheries increased from f,f62 in f902 to f,280 in 

 f905; the capital invested increased from $353,004 to $571,845, and 

 the value of the product increased from $327,799 to $364,116. 



Statement, by Counties, of the Extent of the Oyster Industry of Connecticut 



IN 1905. 



THE MENHADEN INDUSTRY. 



Next to the oyster industry, the most important fishery in Con- 

 necticut is the menhaden, which also shows a considerable "growth 

 during the two years considered, the product increasing from 

 16,876,690 pounds, worth $47,964, in 1902, to 29,730,388 pounds, 

 valued at $72,434, in 1905. 



Extent op the Menhaden Industry op Connecticut in 1905. 



