PROGRAM OF WORK 
I. Oceanographic observations. (To be taken insofar as desirable). 
A. Hydrographic. 
1. Temperature and water samples at least once each day, sur- 
face, intermediate, and bottom, if 
and end of fishing operations. 
beginning 
2. Bottom sample taken and a generous portion saved. 
II. Biological observations. (To be taken insofar as practicable). 
A. Fishing operations. 
1. Relative abundance (i.e. , species and quantities) of: 
a. Crabs. 
b. Fish. 
c. Associated fauna and flora (invertebrates and algae). 
2. General character of bottom as shown in commercial net 
catches. In all cases save as generous a sample of ani- 
mal and plant life as practicable. 
B. Biology of king crab. 
1. Measurements and weights of crabs of various size or age 
groups, including notes on condition, iood, parasites, 
etc., as per separate schedule attached. 
2. Tag crabs, as many of all sizes as possible. 
3. Save samples and as many young and unused crabs as practicable. 
4. Note any relations of king crabs to other animals. 
