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BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES 
Shifting bottoms are found on the western shore of the river along Swifts Beach, 
around Long Beach Point, and at the entrance to the river. 
Excepting the sand bars and flats exposed at low tide, oysters are found scattered 
all over the area. There was a continuous oyster bed in the upper part of the river, 
Figure 4. — Wareham River, Mass. Shaded areas indicate locations where crates were planted. Roman figures 
denote stations 
above the railroad bridge, which at present is greatly depleted, but scattering oysters 
can be found in this portion of the river as far as Bumper Rock. (Fig. 4, Station VII.) 
Setting in Wareham River takes place in the area between the tidal marks on 
both shores of the river. Planting of shells usually begins in the latter part of June 
