380 THE ZOOLOGIST. 
100,000,000 larve is somewhat fanciful. One of the strongest 
points made by Dr. Fulton is the comparative captures in July 
during each of the periods, that in which larval Plaice were 
introduced supplying more than double the number of the blank 
period. On the whole, while the experiment in Loch Fyne is 
most interesting, and does credit to those concerned, we are yet 
in want of more conclusive proof of the benefit of marine fish- 
hatcheries for the open sea.* 
* Amongst those who spoke on the communication, Prof. Hubrecht, of 
Utrecht, expressed his pleasure at listening to the result of many years’ 
work, and pointed out that Prof. Huxley had similar views as to the 
resources of the sea. Dr.C.J. Petersen, of Copenhagen, one of the Inter- 
national workers, hesitated to express an opinion at present, pending the 
conclusions of the North Sea Committee, whilst Prof. Ewart emphasized the 
erroneous ideas of the fishing population as to pelagic eggs in the eighties 
of last century. 
