CRUISE OF 1938 



manner to introduce Luidia to the purer element. Whether the cold air 

 was too much for him, or the sight of the bucket too terrific, I know not, 

 but in a moment he proceeded to dissolve his corporation, and at every 

 mesh of the dredge his fragments were seen escaping. In despair I grasped 

 at the largest, and brought up the extremity of an arm with its terminating 

 eye, the spinous eyelid of which opened and closed with something ex- 

 ceedingly like a wink of derision." 



There are some types, too, of sea-urchins, which I had not previously 

 seen nor heard of. We found only the shells, most of them damaged. I 

 have looked for satisfying descriptions of these in various books but with- 

 out success. 



It will be noted in the illustration that the only openings in these shells 

 are two small holes. The habits and appearance of the animal that lives in 

 this abode has me interested and guessing. Undoubtedly, at some aquarium 

 complete information on this subject is available. The interest taken by 

 all hands in collecting shells, fans, and fish made me recall the days of our 

 "club" of small boys at the New Jersey resort. What a heaven this place 

 would be for such a group! 



We departed on the morning after our three days' stay at this beautiful 

 spot, the members of the party to whom it was new overjoyed with their 

 experiences, and I more interested than ever and hopeful of having se- 

 cured a fine collection of photographs. All of the motion pictures were 

 taken on color film and exceeded expectations. The stills were encourag- 

 ing. It is well worth while to have a still-picture outfit, for any number of 

 copies can be made for friends. So far, it has been necessary to make these 

 reproductions in monochrome. For undersea work, I look forward to the 

 time, which cannot be far distant, when we will produce all of our photo- 

 graphs in color. 



During the return from Nassau to Miami fair weather prevailed and the 



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