— The cooperation by the United States with other nations and 

 groups of nations and international organizations in marine 

 science activities when such cooperation is in the national interest." 



Congress has singled out international cooperation for particular 

 emphasis. The seas offer unique opportunities to enhance scientific 

 exchange and to promote understanding between nations in all 

 sectors — among the scientists, the imiversities, the Federal 

 Government, and industry. 



In short, the Act calls on the marine science communities to con- 

 tribute to fulfillment of our national policies. The bountiful 

 resources of the sea can help solve man's increasing need for food, 

 water, minerals, and energy. A vigorous and imaginative program of 

 marine research, development, and exploitation is consequently 

 anticipated on a significantly larger scale than formerly as an integral 

 part of the economic, political, and social fiber of our nation and other 

 Nations. 



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