of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xxv 



Fishery Investigations in the North Sea. 



During the latter half of the year, the research vessel, the " Gold- 

 seeker," was employed in carrying on the trawling and other investi- 

 gations in the Moray Firth and the Firth of Forth. The stations 

 situated farther from shore in the North Sea were not visited during 

 this period, partly owing to the risk which existed from the presence 

 of mines. Later in the year, an investigation was begun with special 

 reference to the distribution of young herrings in the inshore water 

 along the East Coast, in connection with the scheme of herring in- 

 vestigations promulgated by the International Council for the Scientific 

 Exploration of the Sea. The collections made by the " Goldseeker" 

 in the course of the investigations are being worked up at the labora- 

 tories, and, amongst other researches in progress, are a study of the 

 age and growth of the herring and lemon sole, based chiefly on the 

 scale markings, the distribution ^of pelagic eggs and larval and post- 

 larval stages of the food fishes, and the distribution and migrations 

 of the edible crab. Reports are in the press on the eggs and larvae of 

 the Angler (Lophius piscatorius), and on the migrations and growth 

 of the plaice. Special attention is being given to the Moray Firth, 

 particularly in relation to the plaice and plaice fisheries. 



Resignation of Mr. Angus Sutherland, C.B. 



We regret that, since the termination of the period covered by this 

 report, Mr. Angus Sutherland, C.B., has found it necessary on account 

 of failing health to tender his resignation of the position of Chairman 

 of the Board. Mr. Sutherland occupied the position for upwards of 

 twenty-five years, in the course of which very great developments 

 have taken place in the Scottish fishing industry, and in the Board's 

 work of administration, and we desire to place on record our high 

 appreciation of the eminent services rendered by Mr. Sutherland during 

 his period of office. 



As successor to Mr. Sutherland, His Majesty has appointed Mr. 

 David T. Jones, C.B.E., who has been on the Board's staff since 1887, 

 and has been Secretary since 1909. 



We have the honour to be, 



Sir, 



Your most obedient Servants, 



DAVID T. JONES, Chairman. 



W. LYON MACKENZIE, Deputy-Chairman, 



D'ARCY W. THOMPSON. 



BREADALBANE. 



JAMES ARCHIBALD. 



JOHN H. IRVIN. 



MALCOLM SMITH. 



GEO. HOGARTH, Assistant Secretary. 



