Under these criteria, program grants will be allocated within three 

 major categories : 



— Applied research to increase knowledge and skill and to improve 

 techniques and equipment for use in development of marine 

 resources ; 



— Training personnel at all levels — including two-year programs for 

 technicians — who will participate in marine resource development ; 



— Marine advisory programs (information transfer) designed to aid 

 persons currently employed or interested in marine resources de- 

 velopment. Such programs would include, but not be limited 

 to, workshops, advisory services, seminars, and demonstrations. 



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