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Geological Conference. Deep-Sea Deposits. Mr. J. A. Merrid. - The Elasticity of Water. Mr. G. E. Ladd. Geological Laboratory...
...rational and satisfactory explanation of its distinctive peculiarities. Great stress is laid upon the various changes of the ocean currents, and on the importance of the transportion of pelagic food by currents in controlling the growth and distribution of corals. There is also a careful discussion of the characteristic deep-sea animals-fishes, jelly-fish, corals, etc. A complete account is given of the development of the apparatus and of the methods employed in dredging. Several improvements were invented by Prof. Agassiz. The results of his study show that the changes of elevation have been very slow and slight, with...
...Museum of Comparative Zoology has just been enriched by a magnificent collection of deep-sea animals taken from the waters adjacent to the islands from Cuba to Trinidad inclusive, and also by a collection made on land, in order to compare the representations of these islands. The collection is a result of Professor Agassiz's Coast Survey work...
...third Natural History lecture was given last evening by Mr. Alexander Agassiz on "Deep-Sea Dredgings," instead of by Professor McCrady on "Jelly-fishes," as announced. Professor McCrady will deliver his lecture on April...