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Creator

United States. Bureau of Fisheries

Abstract

These materials document dredging, trawling, and hydrographic readings completed by the Bureau of Fisheries from 1888-1906. Includes dredging results in 1904 off the coast of Southern California (San Diego Bay) listed by station number, and give date, type and quantity of flora and fauna collected, as well as results in the vicinity of Santa Barbara Channel. Includes maps and data on meteorological and hydrographic work and dredging and trawling work for 1888, 1899, 1900 (South Seas Cruise), and 1904. Lists meteorological data for the Tuamotu Islands.

Date Range

1888-1904

Start Date

1888

End Date

1904

Access Information

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Topic

  • Ichthyology
  • Zoology
  • Fishing industry

Place

  • Tuamotu Islands
  • California
  • United States
  • San Diego Bay
  • Santa Barbara Channel

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes

Accession #

SIA RU007438

Collection name

United States Bureau of Fisheries, Records, circa 1883-1915

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 2 Folder 1