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It is gratifying to note that local fishermen have this year 
obtained good supplies of mussels from the piers in Blyth Harbour. 
It may be suggested that the Commissioners of the harbour should 
make an attempt to so regulate the mussel supply as to develops it 
and make it permanent. 
At Mr. Dent’s request a quantity of American oysters was placed 
in the Coquet near Warkworth. Unfortunatly, the only place avail- 
able, so that they could be kept under observation, was rather high 
up the bank, and they were under only a few inches of water. The 
first night of frost killed the great majority, but the survivors when 
placed in deeper water remained alive and got into excellent condition. 
An oyster pond, which would provide for a good depth of water, say 
three to five feet, and which could be partially emptied when wanted, 
would therefore do very well for storing oysters. We cannot say 
whether spat would be likely to lodge or not. 
