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area of the Gulf provided an opportunity to make 

 continuous observations from fixed platforms 

 erected several miles off shore. Analyzing these 

 records, Geyer (1950) discovered that the salinity 

 of water of the Louisiana coast at a distance from 

 5 to 6 miles from the shore undergoes seasonal 

 variations ranging from 15 to 35 parts per thousand 

 at 10 feet below the surface. Extensive investiga- 

 tions of the hydrography of the inshore waters and 

 the effect of crude oil and brine on aquatic life 

 have been recently sponsored by the oil com- 

 panies. Unfortunately, the results of these studies 

 are not available to the public. 



The outlook for scientific investigations of 

 Gulf problems appears to be bright. There are at 

 present many laboratory and field facilities 

 available at various scientific institutions located 

 along the Gulf coast. Furthermore, Federal and 

 State organizations show great interest in the 

 research problems and are in a position to conduct 

 or sponsor various oceanogi'aphic and biological 

 projects. It is therefore reasonable to expect that 

 the progress in our knowledge of the Gulf of 

 Mexico will be rapid and productive. 



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