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This bay abounds in fish of all descriptions usually found in the same parallel of latitude. The snapper and bream are un commonly fine—the cray fish and crabs excellent, and the oysters, though not fit for a London market, on account of the irregularity of their shells, are well flavoured, and found in great abundance.

To such as are fond of cockles, muscles, and all the varieties of small shell-fish, the bay of islands must prove a most desirable place to visit: and here may be procured a great variety of rare and beautiful shells for the cabinets of the curious.