Failed and no samples were obtained. The baseline data and results from the cages 

 are presented in Table 1-5 and Figure 1-10. At both disposal sites the behavior 

 of the mussels was similar with Cd and Cu showing significant increases in con- 

 centration while Zn approached but did not exceed the confidence limits. 



Following sampling in July, the Western Long Island Sound cage was destroyed 

 by a dragger and problems were experienced retrieving the cage at Cable and 

 Anchor Reef. It appears that the large amount of fishinci activity in this area 

 will severely restrict the use of instrumentation 1n this area. 



Benthic 'lacrofauna 



The numeric density data of the benthic population 1n Western Long Island 

 Sound are presented in Tables 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8. The most sinniftcant factor 

 noticed in this area is the comparatively low number of individuals sampled 

 relative to other sites in this study. Values for Diversity and Equitability 

 are similar for all three stations. 



Fisheries 



The major objective of fisheries studies 1n this arua is to map fisheries 

 in the area east of Cable and Anchor Reef for a distance of approximately 7 miles. 

 This information will be used along with bottom current measurements to choose 

 a ~ossible disposal site. Information on recovery times and fisheries potential 

 of discontinued disposal areas is also being collected. 



Choice of a disposal area in Western Long Island Sound is difficult because 

 almost all of the area deeper than 20 meters is used by commercial lobstermen. 

 Fishermen from different ports are limited to informal "territories" and so are 

 concerned about any reduction in their fishable area. 



