. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 28 COMMERCIAL FISHERIES REVIEW Vol. 17, No. 8 lect salmon from various localities for studies of racial determination, size com- position, age analysis, and other related data; and make oceanographic observa- tions in connection with the fishing activities. A series of predesignated stations will be worked extending from off Northern Vancouver Island to off UnalaskaIsland, Alaska. The primary fishing gear will be nylon gill nets of various mesh sizes designed to catch both mature and immature salmon. A series of east-west transects will be
. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. 28 COMMERCIAL FISHERIES REVIEW Vol. 17, No. 8 lect salmon from various localities for studies of racial determination, size com- position, age analysis, and other related data; and make oceanographic observa- tions in connection with the fishing activities. A series of predesignated stations will be worked extending from off Northern Vancouver Island to off UnalaskaIsland, Alaska. The primary fishing gear will be nylon gill nets of various mesh sizes designed to catch both mature and immature salmon. A series of east-west transects will be run across the Gulf of Alaska with fishing stations at 60-mile intervals. Special attention will be given to an area southeast of Kodiak Island which is reported to be rich in plankton. A limited amount of experimental fishing will be done with sur- face long lines and trolling gear in addition to the gill nets. Scientific personnel from the Branch of Fishery Biology and from the Depart- ment of Oceanography, University of Washington, will participate in the research. All salmon caught in suitable condition will be tagged and released, Morphometric measurements, stomach analyses, blood sajnples, and other biological data will be obtained. Oceanographic observations, including water samples, temperatures, etc., will be taken at each fishing station and at other regular intervals. This is a part of the research program approved by the International North Pa- cific Fisheries Commission. Liaison will be maintained when possible between the John N, Cobb and other research vessels operating in nearby waters. Information obtained will be coordinated with that of other agencies carrying out research on North Pacific salmon. Oceanic Research Unit Set Up by Service in California A new oceanic research project by the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service will begin on September 1 and will be based at Stanford, Calif. O. E. Sette, Director of the Service's Pacific Oceanic Fishery Investigation
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