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The number of accessions has been rather above the average; and, as during many previous years, the Fish Commission has made the largest and most important contributions. Very valuable collections of Bermuda corals and sponges have been received from the Wesleyan University, and donations from the Naval Service have been numerous and interesting. The Fish Commission steamer Albatross was in active service only during the summer and fall; so that her regular southern cruises, which have always yielded very important results for the department, were omitted.