Investing in Manpower 



Only now are we receiving the dividends of the accelerated educational 

 and training programs of the early 1960's. Today's program must respond 

 to the challenge of the 1970's. 



The entire marine science program is dependent on an expanding base 

 of highly skilled and innovative specialists. Ocean scientists and engineers 

 comprise this core, but there is a growing need for specialists in many other 

 disciplines to turn their energies and intellect to the sea — from economics, 

 law, business, public administration, and foreign afTairs. 



The supply of teachers holding doctorates or masters degrees, and 

 interested in teaching in the marine field, is not keeping pace with the' 

 demand. In fact, perhaps half of the new doctorates may be needed in educa- 

 tional institutions to keep pace with enrollments. At the same time, qualified 

 students are applying faster than they can be accommodated. 



While the burden of specialized marine science education has rested 

 primarily with a very small number of educational and research institutions, 

 as the field grows it will increasingly depend upon a broader base of 

 universities and colleges for its scientists, engineers, and technicians. 



The Sea Grant program offers a new approach to meeting national needs 

 for technical manpower. It should benefit the Nation as a whole, and it will 

 be of particular benefit in responding to the needs of States and communities 

 to use marine resources for strengthening local economies, conserving limited 

 coastal resources, and improving the quality of the environment. 



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