Se.'itnic M'acrofauna 



Numeric density data for the predominant species of benthic animals found 

 at t;e Portland site are given in Table B-4. Details on the benthic population 

 are ;1ven in the main oody of the DAMOS report. As more data become available, 

 more site specific information will be presented. 



Fisheries 



As part of an ongoing program to increase the communication between the 

 Corps of Engineers and fishing interests an effort was made to include fishing 

 interests in the selection of the Portland disposal site. Previous to choosing 

 the site now being studied, ten fishermen from various parts of Casco Bay were 

 interviewed by telephone. The Maine Department of Marine Resources and the 

 fefio.'.a'i Marine Fisheries Service port agent were also contacted. The natural 

 history of key species and recent catch records were examined. 



Following the choice of a site, key fishermen were seen in person. These 

 include the operator of an inshore dragger and two lobstermen with detailed 

 k.'iow. edge of the site. Arrangements are being made to obtain fisheries records 

 from ". C X 10 minute squares near the study area from the NMFS . Lobstering is 

 the ,-.iajor fishery in the dump site area. Attempts will be made to obtain catch 

 data from commercial fishermen; however, it is doubtful that a full sampling 

 program can be developed since the area is fished only in the cold months. 



jragging in this area is restricted to continuous stretches of relatively 

 siTiOOcn bottom. In choosing a possible disposal site 1t was considered desirable 



