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PHILIP G. COATES 11 <br /> DIRECTORv ' rC <br /> x � x 727-3193 I� <br /> 449 Route 6A <br /> I <br /> East Sandwich, MA 02537 <br /> I. <br /> May 11, 1983 �I <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Town of Mashpee -� `y yeX f <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> Gentlemen: �- It <br /> Under authority of Chapter 130, Section 57 of the Massachusetts <br /> General Laws, an on-site inspection of a proposed 3.3 acre shellfish <br /> grant requested by Mr. Richard Cook was conducted on May 6, 1983. <br /> Mr. Cook assisted Division personnel in the survey. <br /> The proposed grant, located. in Ockway Bay, includes both the <br /> intertidal and subtidal zones. The bottom, in the intertidal zone is <br /> composed of sand and clay, while the subtidal zone is quite soft and <br /> muddy. Sixty samples were randomly taken to ensure an unbiased <br /> assessment of shellfish abundance. Data indicates a density of 0.10 <br /> quahog/ft2 exists in the area. Oyster density was estimated at 2.00 <br /> oyster/sq. meter throughout the shallow section of the grant. A <br /> shallow creek, which constitutes the eastern boundary of the grant, <br /> contained a substantial concentration of soft-shell clams. However, <br /> the creek is located outside of the proposed grant. <br /> As a result of our inspection, it is my opinion that license <br /> and operation of the proposed grant under provision of Section 57 <br /> would cause no substantial adverse effect on the natural resources <br /> of Mashpee. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> FJG:EB (Assis <br /> nk Germano <br /> CC to: J. Fair ant Marine Fisheries Biologist <br /> Shellfish Constable Shellfish Technical Assistance Project j <br />