Decade of Ocean Exploration 



Figure IX-1 — A computer-generated plot of the location of oceanographic data sta- 

 tions where Nansen casts have been made illustrates the geographical coverage of 

 ocean exploration activities to the present. Physical-chemical data from the 363,752 

 stations are filed at the National Oceanographic Data Center. Data come from many 

 nations. 



important international fisheries are being successfully conserved through 

 the programs of international fishery commissions. Furthermore, limited 

 studies carried out by the commissions are contributing to our understand- 

 ing of world fishery resources. 



Of particular importance to the success of many international endeavors 

 has been the contribution of non-governmental scientific organizations and 

 institutions in developing the scientific basis for many programs and taking 

 part in their implementation, especially through the International Council 

 of Scientific Unions. Direct and personal arrangements between the scien- 

 tists of different nations have similarly added to the international storehouse 

 of knowledge. 



Adoption of a Resolution by the U.N. General Assembly supporting the 

 Decade highlighted the broad support the proposal has received during the 

 past year (Chapter III). 



The following U.N. bodies have also supported the Decade: 

 Economic and Social Council 

 Ad Hoc Committee on the Seabed 



Bureau and Consultative Council of the Intergovernmental Ocean- 

 ographic Commission 



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