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. (5) Continue studies to determine the onset of maturation of 
sockeye saloon and to ascertain whether or not the onset of maturation can be 
detected in X vintsr^at'^sea fish as early as September or October, 
Following our usual practice we will obtain salmon lengths and scale 
sables from all specimens taken as well as data on the salmon catch by mesh 
size and hook else for gill nets and longlines respectively„ Since accurate 
individual fish weights for growth studies are difficult to obtain aboard research 
vessels* whole fish will be returned to the laboratory and weighed. 
Vessel itinerary 
Seattle to Adak August 19 • August 38 
First fishing cruise Adak to Adak August 31 - September 20 
Fish stations In the general area southwest of Attu Island* covering 
the area from longitude 1 ? 3 ° E„ to 1 66 ° E, and south t© latitude h7° lh Following 
this* fish stations immediately north of Attu Island. 
Second fishing cruise Adak to Adak September 2b - October 13 . 
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Repeat general sequence of stations fished during the first cruise. 
Adak to Seattle October Ik - October 23 
