HORN KM, -MARINE RESOURCKS 





(b) What marketable fish exist in fishablc quantity in the sea within fishing 



range of Beyt Harbour. 



(c) What will be the best methods of capturing these fish, bearing in vic\\ \ru\ 



circumstances and that it is specially desired that native talent and capit.'il 

 shall eventually develop the industry. He will have to experiment with 

 various forms of nets, lines, and, if possible, with pounds and traps the 

 latter specially suitable in the shallow waters of Balapur and Rann Bays. 



(d) He should also supervise experiments, employing modern methods, in the 



preservation of the fish caught, and should as far as possible demonstrate 

 the processes to selected individuals, nominated by the local authorities, 

 who, it is to be hoped, will eventually be able to take charge of the 

 practical operations when the time comes for placing the matter on a 

 commercial basis. 



(e) A small experimental station should be erected at a convenient location near 



Okha Point. This, however, must necessarily await the appointment of 

 the officer to be charged with the conduct of the investigations, and who 

 will advise what boats, nets, and other gear will be requisite. 



JAMES HORNELL. 



COLOMBO, June '2oth, 1908. 



H.H. The Gaek war's steam-launch " I'ari." 



