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of its present and future objectives. Any duplication of effort which might 

 be involved appears trivial compared to the value of insuring that scientists 

 are in close touch with changing Bureau problems. 



4. There will still remain a need for a great deal of research which should 

 be funded by the National Science Foundation. This agency should carry a 

 much heavier portion of the long-term basic research in the Nation. A rea- 

 sonable percentage of grants should be made to individuals and a reason- 

 able portion should be allocated for long-term funding of institutional activi- 

 ties such as vehicles, facilities, and major expeditions. 



5. Foundations, States, and industries should take an active part in the sup- 

 port of marine research. Their support is particularly valuable in new and 

 unusual research programs, in filling technological gaps, and, through appro- 

 priate assistance, insuring that private laboratories and academic groups do 

 not become solely dependent on Federal assistance. 



Table 17. — Summary of budgets for new oceanographic activity * 



[Millions of 1958 dollars] 



1 Not including special funds for basic research projects involving extensive international cooperation 

 such as the proposed year-long international expedition to the Indian Ocean (extimated cost:.$2 million). 

 ' Plus ship time charges of $11.70 mUlion to be subtracted from other categories. 



