Rocky Shores and Shellfish. If the coasts of Syria and those around Alexandretta are rich in various species of shellfish. Which are the most prized species and which are collected in greatest abundance for the nourishment of the Syrians living by the sea, and whether these rocks are used for fishing. Whether large Meo pines [?], mother-of-pearl, or large mussels are fished there, as many are caught around Minorca and the neighbouring islands. If coral is fished off the coast of Syria, its quality should be noted, and if it is fished, a description should be made, noting everything that may be relevant. If common oysters and mussels are found there and if their quality is good. A list of the names of the most common seabirds and maritime birds on the coasts and in the seas of Syria, particularly on the coasts of Alexandretta.If these birds are fished specifically, as is done with eider ducks in several bays of the Ponant Seas. If the seaweeds known as kelp [Algae] and Goesmon [Algae] are of any use on the coasts of Syria, indicate how they may be used by the coastal inhabitants. A description of the clothing and equipment of Syrian fishermen, to be added to that of fishermen from other nations. The person responsible for responding to this memorandum is requested to supplement it with anything that may have been omitted from the questions and requests that have just been made on this subject, to do so with knowledge and without complacency, and as accurately as possible, to communicate also what he can ascertain by himself or through a faithful report from curious and interested parties on this subject, so as to use only certain, consistent and proven facts in a general history of fishing, on which we have been working for several years.