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Skate Roads, June 2Gth — Returning to Skate Roads we trawled 
from 12-20 to 1-30, and thus obtaiiied a haul which could he 
measured. The mid-day temperature was — air 62°, water 52° F. 
In both Goswick Bay and Skate Roads fishing was difficult and 
afforded poor results owing to the great quantity of drifted weed. 
Anglers were captured with the other forms at Goswick Bay but not 
at Skate Roads. 
Alnmouth Bay, July 1st. — Beginning at 11 a.m. we obtained a 
first haul of one hour’s duration, and continued the trawling so as 
to complete a whole day’s experiment as in previous years. There 
was a strong west wind but the sea was smooth. The mid-day 
temperatures were— air 60°, Avater 54° F. 
Cambois Bay, July 9th. — The remarkable results, especially Avith 
reference to the capture of soles, AA^ere obtained on this day in good 
Aveather, the wind AA’-esterly, light, and the sea smooth. The mid- 
day temperatures were — air 66°, Avater 54° F. A very little Aveed 
Avas picked up by the traAvl. The beam was unfortunately broken 
at this experiment. 
Drukidge Bay, July 15th. — Beginning at 10-10 a.m. and finish- 
ing at 7-20 p.m., a complete experiment Avas made. The Aveather 
AA^as sultry, and rain fell all day. The sea Avas slightly rough, the 
AA'ind S.E. The mid-day temperatures were — air 59°, AA’^ater 55° F. 
A great deal of time was taken up clearing the net from the large 
quantities of Aveed. The traAvl captured also Cyprina islandica 
and Portunus holsatus, the latter including many berried females and 
also “ casters.” 
Blyth Bay, July 23rd. — Beginning at 9-25 a.m. an experiment 
of seven and a half hours AA-as made. The forms obtained besides 
those recorded included anglers, Purtiinus holsatus, and a shore crab 
measuring If". 
Skate Roads, August 4th.— By far the most successful day’s 
fishing we haA^e yet obtained at Skate Roads Avas experienced this 
day. The sea Avas smooth but Avas gradually becoming rough, for 
there was half a gale blowing from W.N.W. The mid-day tempera- 
tures were — air 66°, Avater 56° F. Portunus holsatus Avas common as 
usual, and in addition there were many Eupagurus hernhardus, and 
one or two Cyprina islandica. 
DrueidctE Bay, August 12th. — The net was put overboard at 
10-10 a.m. and Ave trawled until 7-10 p.m. The Avind was calm and 
the sea smooth. The mid-day temperatures were — air 64°, Avater 
57° F. It has to be mentioned also that as in preA'ious years a 
