THE FUTURE OP OCEANOGRAPHY — SPILHAUS 371 



perhaps even the granting of rights for exploitation. When no single 

 nation owns any parts of the ocean, then no nation worries about the 

 conservation of its resources. Rights to exploit the oceans of the 

 world should carry with them specific responsibilities for their 

 conservation. 



When amicable agreements are arrived at with respect to who takes 

 what and where, we shall still need an international seaborne control 

 force to see that these agreements are carried out. Hopefully, this 

 force should resemble an international commission of game wardens or 

 oJBBcials of a world bank of ocean economic resources rather than the 

 familiar pattern of the more politically involved international 

 organizations. 



Much of this article has been mere speculation about oceanography's 

 future. It is exciting to dream about some of the ways in which man 

 may use the sea. But if the dreams are to come true, we must roll 

 up our sleeves and make them come true. 



