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a maximum of results in a given length of time. Rather, some pol- 

 icy had to be adopted which would tie together the very scattered 

 information already in existence and at the same time prepare for 

 future work that was bound to progress slowly. 



The accompanying diagram shows the sections run by the At- 

 lantis during the first 10 months of her existence. These sections 



FiGDEH 1. — Atlantis sections, July, 1931-May, 1932 



consist of about 250 stations along lines totaling almost 10,700 

 miles in length. About two-thirds of the stations lie in deep water. 

 Observations have been made always to 3,000 meters, when the 

 depths of the water allowed, and at frequent intervals to the bottom. 

 The physical program of the institution centers around the two 

 sections out to Bermuda. It is hoped that it will be possible to 



