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THE main work at the Marine Biological Station, Port Erin, Isle of Man, has been on the rearing of oyster larva; up to the time that they settle as spat. The report for 1934 (No. 47), drawn up by Dr. R. J. Daniel, shows that many other researches aro being carried out, but the grant-in-aid from tho Development Commission has made it possible to investigate the feeding of the oyster larvae. The zooids from certain common seaweeds have been used, and by choosing a succession of different species, zooids of one kind or another are provided throughout the summer months when the oyster larvae are present in the water. This special research occupies Mr. J. A. Bruce and Dr. Mary Parko. Detailed investigations on the morphology, cytology and life-cycles of the brown seaweeds have been necessary, with the testing of various culture media. The results have so far been of an encouraging nature, and it is hoped to expand tho scope of the work in future. Samples of local herring aro still continuously examined throughout the fishing season. Lobster culture is also progressing, lobstcrlings and younger stages as well as more than 3,000,000 plaice eggs and larva) from the pond having been liberated into the sea. The scheme for research also includes work on the conditions and relations of inter-tidal life on the beach. It is satisfactory to see that a large number of visitors, especially classes from schools, have worked at the Laboratory during the year.
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Marine Research at Port Erin. Nature 136, 331 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1038/136331c0
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