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(4) Monitoring is necessary to satisfy many of the base- 

 line data gaps discussed earlier. 



(5) Monitoring systems should be coordinated with each 

 other. 



(6) Monitoring plays a key role in enforcing water quality 

 standards. 



B. Analytical Methods 



(1) Sampling techniques must be simplified and improved. 



(2) Methodology must be developed to simplify the interpre- 

 tation and correlation of collected data. 



C. Data Processing 



(1) Data processing must be conventionalized and central 

 data exchanges established. 



D. Training 



(1) Interdisciplinary training of estuarine workers is 

 required. 



(2) Training institutions should increase coordination 

 to optimize their activities. 



(3) Training should reflect the needs of estuarine 

 management. 



E. Estuarine Laboratories 



(1) Federal estuarine laboratories should be established 

 to conduct research necessary to the implementation of 

 Federal missions. 



