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Provides information on cryptozoology, the study of "hidden" animals. Expertise of Paul H. LeBlond of the International Society of Cryptozoology on sea monsters; Number of reported sightings of sea monsters or unexplained animals by LeBlond between Alaska and Oregon since 1812; Description of the "Colossal Claude" sea monster in Oregon; Coinage of the term "Unidentified Swimming Objects"; Classes of Northwest sea monsters according to LeBlond.

Examines the status of the Pacific halibut fisheries. Factors affecting the condition of halibut fisheries; Characteristics of the Pacific halibut; Efforts exerted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission to protect the Pacific halibut.

Focuses on the spiny dogfish sharks in Washington's Puget Sound. Characteristics of spiny dogfish; Shark behaviour; Carcasses of decapitated spiny dogfish under the urban fishing piers; Sport fishermen's complaints against spiny dogfish sharks; Ideal dissection models for high school and college biology classes.

Reports on discussions on the use of aquariums in world conservation during a special session of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Conference in September 1987 in Portland, Oregon. Proposal by Les Kaufman on the creation of minicommunities of aquariums; Statements on aquariums by Roger Klocek, curator of fishes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois.