The Shellfisheries of Massachusetts: Their Present Condition and Extent
By D. L. Belding, assisted by F. C. Lane.
Dr. George W. Field, Chairman, Commission on Fisheries and Game.
Sir:—I herewith submit the following report upon the present extent and condition of the shellfish industries of Massachusetts. The following biological survey was made in connection with the work done under chapters 49, 73, 78 and 93, Resolves of 1905, and chapter 74, Resolves of 1906. The statistics and survey records which furnish the basis of the report were obtained by D. L. Belding and F. C. Lane.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Belding,
Biologist.