FORTY-SECOND BIENNIAL REPORT 



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A yellowfin croaker recaptured after two months, T/2 miles from the place it was released. The 

 fisherman sent in not only the fish but also the hook that caught it. (The ruler is marked in cen- 

 timeters.) The tag consists of two plastic disks held by two nylon lines. This species is tagged 

 through the top of the head where a bony ridge holds the nylon line firmly in place. 



THE FUTURE 



One of the most important projects to get under way during the next 

 biennium will be a detailed study of the effect of water diversions on 

 salmon and steelhead trout in the Central Valley. Other projects have 

 been proposed. Some are very worthwhile and will become realities as 

 soon as moneys become available. They, too, will fill further gaps in our 

 knowledge, and help develop California's fisheries program. 



