"Tangible objects and ideas circulate throughout the Union freely. Nothing 

 checks the spirit of enterprise. The Government invites the aid of all who 

 have talents or knowledge to serve it." — alexis de tocqueville 



Chapter XIII 



PARTNERSHIP WITH 

 NON-FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS 



While this report has dealt primarily with Federal policies and programs 

 to study and use the seas, coastal zones, and Great Lakes, many non-Federal 

 institutions play a distinct and important role in marine science affairs. 

 The Federal role itself is shared with other bodies, and Federal goals can- 

 not be achieved without cooperation. Man's use of the sea and shoreline 

 is clearly multi-institutional as well as multi-purpose. 



American private enterprise invests substantial sums in development of 

 coastal areas, in transportation, in the exploration and extraction of off-shore 

 oil and gas, and in fishing. 



The States have rights and responsibilities as to in-shore waters and off- 

 shore activities. 



The universities and private research laboratories are key sources of 

 basic knowledge and manpower needed by all participants. 



The full development of this Nation's ocean enterprise involves cooper- 

 ative activity by industry, regional authorities. State and local governments 

 and the academic community. 



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