Scientific Research 



— supports basic research grants ; 



— assumes responsibility for an appreciable part of the ship operating 

 costs at educational institutions ; 



— provides management for the United States Antarctic Oceanographic 

 Research program; 



— funds a special program of deep ocean sediment coring in depths of 

 water to 20,000 feet; and 



— supports special studies, fellowships, and conferences. 

 While the size of the research programs of other agencies are not as large 

 as the Navy and NSF programs, they too contribute both to meeting the 

 needs of individual agencies and to a strengthened national research 

 base. Among the many programs included in the multi-goal research 

 category are research on air-sea interaction (ESSA) , radionuclide investiga- 

 tions (AEC), activities related to phenomena of currents (Coast Guard), 

 and analyses of marine biological and geological specimens (Smithsonian) . 

 The Council's Committee on Marine Research, Education, and Facilities 

 was established to assist the Council on questions of oceanographic re- 

 search and engineering, vessels and facilities, and manpower and specialized 

 education, including the Sea Grant Program. Advice is also obtained from 

 the National Academies of Science and of Engineering. In addition, a Sep- 

 tember 1967 report prepared by the Council of Oceanographic Laboratory 

 Directors* (COLD) for the Marine Sciences Council on the role of 

 academic institutions in the development of marine resources and technology 

 has provided valuable insights concerning Federal policies in support of 

 research. 



Table X.2 — Research Ship Operating Costs by Agency 



(In millions of dollars) 



The COLD institutions are listed in XI, Figure XI. 4. 



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