April 30, 1915. 
Canada 
Geological Survey 
Museum Bulletin No. 13. 
BIOLOGICAL SERIES No. 5. 
The Double-crested Cormorant ( Phalacrocorax Auritus ) and its 
Relation to the Salmon Industries on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. 
By P. A. Taverner. 
INTRODUCTION. 
In the spring of 1914 the attention of the Geological Sur- 
vey was called to complaints of damage done by cormorants 
to salmon fisheries of the Gaspe coast. As the charges seemed 
serious, and as systematic effort was being made to secure legis- 
lative assistance in controlling the damage, the writer was de- 
tailed by the Director of the Survey to investigate the charges 
and report upon them. 
In pursuance of this object, accompanied by C. H. Young 
and F. C. Hennessey, I proceeded to Perc6 village, Gaspe county, 
Que., on the north shore and near the mouth of Chaleur bay, 
arriving June 21. We remained in this locality until July 24, 
collecting as many as possible of the birds and studying their feed- 
ing habits. We then removed to Gaspe basin and continued the 
work there for two weeks in greater detail, securing evidence from 
fishermen, river guardians, and others of experience on the sal- 
mon rivers. Throughout the work we were ably and courteously 
assisted by the local officers of the Fisheries department, especially 
Commander Wakeham of the 5. 5. Princess , Mr. Chas. Lind- 
say of the local hatchery, and Mr. Arthur Eden, his assistant, who 
was untiring in rendering assistance. 
