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53
Journal
Sullivan J.
1962 Barrow, Alaska
4 August
Set lines XIII and XIV this morning abou,
Nixen + Steven at Petun. These line (like XI
and XII) were wet. In general - the
water was more evenly distributed in
average condition along the lines ½-1½"
of water. Some dry spots existed. Set
the lines even though condition was poor.
Slipped grass for Mullen-Stevens
(nu adam) feeding trials. Continued
point sampling at F. Plot.
Checked lines this evening.
15 August Barrow, Alaska
Checked XIII and XIV - no take. Lots
of traps sprung (many floating an
inch or so of water - wind might have
blown water onto treadle - snapping trap).
Took point samples; helped Nixen set out
hypsmeter and such. - Paper in setting
these along Beach Ridge and in both
Area (near line XI + XII). Checked lines.
16 August Barrow, Alaska
Checked lines this morning - no
captures as yet. Continued point sampling
and worked on pt. sampling data in
Lab. Since XIII and XIV were set out
on the 14th (am) - They will have to
stay out till morning for the full 3