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CJS
67-16
Carol James
Devil's Hole, DVNM, Ash Meadows, Nye Co. Nevada.
15 October 1967
0815 - 1010 hrs. PDT
C. James + M. Armstrong + C.W. Dry + [illegible] field
(24hr. survey at Mane - C.W. Dry) Mane
D.H. Initial observations -
Weather: wind - gust 35-40mph above
+ 15-20 in hole area.
Clear sky - sunrise was at 0700 hrs.
General Condition - Scum very heavy over
upper shelf, dispersed somewhat to
see & observe fish, but it recovered the
surface quickly. Because of
dispersed (throwing water), scum
"sante" + shelves covered w/ white.
Little value to take pictures. Fair growth of algae
Deep water - very clear. No floating algae.
Activity - ~75 fish on shelf, but may
be more - cannot see clearly.
Feeding activity. Quite active.
0815 hrs. - Water level 1.70
Cage - 5 fish still alive & well. No
more than 5. No more than 19.
Algae on cage sides - little on rocks)
except for floating algae at south-side.