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academic institutions, foundations, and individuals meet- 

 ing the research and study needs of the comprehensive 

 management plan. Purposes of such grants should include: 



(a) Research and study of estuarine problems 



(b) Establishment of estuarine zone laboratories 



(c) Inventory activities in the States' estuarine 

 zones 



(d) Training of estuarine scientists 



(e) Management of programs coordinating research 

 and study activities of separate institutions 



(f) Enhancement of increased non-destructive 

 estuarine use, such as aquaculture 



(3) Continue broad estuarine studies not of a local 

 nature. 



(4) Participate in local and regional studies where 

 appropriate to augment local and regional research 

 resources. 



(5) Acquire or otherwise develop in cooperation with the 

 States and their political subdivisions selected estuarine 

 areas for preservation and study purposes, as specifi- 

 cally authorized by PL 90-454 and other statutes. 



(6) Supply appropriate support required for the optimum 

 management of flyways, fisheries resources, etc., and 



