Collection trips to Devil's Hole, v4441
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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.