Marine Science Affairs 



containerization, and express and feeder services. A conceptual frame- 

 work is being developed to provide the basis for a major study of future 

 port requirements to be conducted in cooperation with all interested 

 parties. 



13. Formulating policies and programs for the Arctic, an area re- 

 ceiving increased international attention in view of its strategic im- 

 portance and emerging resource potential. Preliminary steps are being 

 taken towards enunciation of a national Arctic policy and designation 

 of appropriate mechanisms to carry forth such a policy, and capabilities 

 are being strengthened for Arctic and subpolar marine research. 



14. Emphasizing Sea Grant investments for training specialized man- 

 power, particularly ocean engineers and technicians, that will be needed 

 for technological development of marine resources in the 1970's. The 

 program will assist in responding to regional maritime needs by estab- 

 lishing research and training centers in State and private universities, 

 community colleges, and technical schools, and research results will be 

 disseminated to industry and the public. 



15. Fostering marine applications of new technology which can 

 benefit science and industry. Development of buoy technology to collect 

 oceanographic and meteorological data as a basis for later decisions on 

 a worldwide ocean data station network is being accelerated, and 

 spacecraft already programed for other purposes will conduct obser- 

 vations of sea ice, currents, temperature patterns, and surface waves. 



16. Improving capabilities for management of marine science infor- 

 mation which is critical for successful research and development activ- 

 ities through broader use of automated equipment at the National 

 Oceanographic Data Center, a comprehensive study of data needs to 

 provide a framework for an expanded environmental data program, 

 and preparation of catalogs of current research projects. 



17. Strengthening the Nation's base of marine research and tech- 

 nology which undergirds many aspects of the total national effort. Pro- 

 grams include support of educational institutions to accommodate the 

 rising student enrollments in marine sciences; improvement of national 

 facilities for testing, standardization, and calibration of oceanographic 

 instruments ; and improvement of civilian underwater communications. 



The Federal Marine Science Budget for FY 1970 



The proposed FY 1970 Federal program, military and civilian, totals $528 

 million, up about 12 percent over FY 1969 and about 22 percent over FY 

 1968. All of the Federal activities identified within the scope of marine 



10 



