THIRTY-SIXTH BIENNIAL REPORT 51 



very large number of subject and author entries was added to the 

 card catalog. 



The material is carefully selected to be of the greatest possible 

 usefulness to the fisheries research staff and to the other members 

 of the Division of Fish and Game. However, the literature is not 

 only consulted by our own staffs but by a considerable number of men 

 in the fisheries trade and allied industries, in addition to research 

 men from various parts of the United States and from Europe, British 

 Colonial possessions, South and Central America, the Orient and other 

 foreign countries. Instructors and students in universities, colleges, 

 and secondary and elementary schools interested in our marine 

 resources, also avail themselves of the facilities of the library. 



PUBLIC TALKS 



When called upon, members of the research staff give talks on 

 marine fisheries before service organizations, schools, scientific soci- 

 eties and nature clubs. During the past bienuium 74 such talks were 

 given, including six radio broadcasts. 



ASSISTANCE FROM BUREAU OF PATROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 



The operation of our statistical system and much of our field 

 Avork in gathering data of the fisheries have depended upon the gen- 

 erous assistance given us by the Bureau of Patrol and Law Enforce- 

 ment. We are especially indebted to the men of the Marine Patrol 

 Detail who have cheerfully aided us in every way possible. 



