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A three-eyed dab was sent to the Laboratory in January, 1909, 
and was found to be an extremely fine example of misapplied 
ingenuity. 
Notes are given relating to the occurrence of rare and new fish 
and Mollusca in the district. 
The new motor boat, the “ Evadne,” has already proved of 
great use for dredging purposes, and for experimental work, such 
as that involved in the transplantation of mussels at Holy Island. 
A short account is given of her construction and measurements. 
Although nothing has been done to cai’ry out the recommenda- 
tions of the Treasury Committee with reference to Fishery 
Investigations in England, one change of importance has occurred. 
The English portion of the work of International Investigation, 
previously carried on by the Marine Biological Association, has 
been taken over by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. Thus 
the Board for the first time has become responsible for a definite 
scheme of research. It is to be hoped that this will lead to the 
development of national and of local investigations. 
ALEXANDER .MEEK. 
