Proposed Initiatives 



The effective utilization of marine resources 

 within developing countries will require the 

 development of concurrent programs that provide (1) 

 trained scientific and technical personnel with 

 adequate shorebased and research vessel capabilities at 

 their disposal; (2) a multifaceted program of coastal 

 management involving government agencies, academic 

 institutions, and business interests; and (3) a 

 commitment on the part of both scientists and 

 governments from developed and developing countries for 

 increased cooperation in marine research and 

 development. 



We recommend that the United States declare its 

 readiness to support suitable elements within a three- 

 pronged program providing for training, extension, and 

 cooperative research, such as: 



— Training programs, using U.S. universities, 

 community colleges, technical institutes, and 

 government agencies to present integrated aspects 

 of planning, research, and management in coastal 

 environments and to help developing countries 

 acquire the expertise necessary to evaluate and use 

 their marine resources. 



— Cooperative training and research programs 

 involving U.S. and developing country laboratories 

 and universities, emphasizing areas of mutual 

 interest and expertise and designed to strengthen 

 the capabilities for research and teaching in 

 developing country institutions. 



Use of the U.S. Sea Grant Program to help promote 

 marine resource programs in developing countries, 

 including extension programs in planning, research, 

 and management of coastal areas. Such programs 

 could emphasize common areas of interest such as 

 mariculture and biologically active substances 

 available from marine animals and plants. Under 

 such programs, universities and agencies could 

 provide extension training to develop all levels of 

 expertise through short courses, reorganization of 

 existing programs, and design and construction of 

 necessary new facilities. 



Regional institutes of marine resources established 

 by those countries wishing to pool available 

 scientific personnel to work on regional problems. 

 The United States might offer financial support for 

 the purchase of modern facilities and equipment. 



— Continuation of the International Decade of Ocean 

 Exploration as a cooperative mechanism for better 

 understanding the coupling between the atmosphere 

 and the oceans, thus improving our ability to 



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