Research, Manpower, and Engineering 



Figure Xl\'~2^'l he new deep sea drilling ship GLOMAR CHALLENGER, is cur- 

 rently carrying out a program for drilling between 40 and 60 holes in water depths 

 ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 feet in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This program, 

 involving government, industrial, and academic scientists, is directed to gaining 

 new insights into the history and nature of the ocean basin through investigation of 

 sediments and basement rock to depths of 2500 feet below the ocean floor. 



and samples will be distributed to individual scientists who will pursue 

 individual specialized research projects. 



4. Utilization of Deep Suhmcrsiblcs. — The United States has an existing 

 fleet of industry-owned, deep submersibles which represents a significant 

 capability for ocean research and exploration. Recognizing the potential 

 of these submersibles to contribute to both science and marine resource de- 

 velopment and thus to strengthen initial programs for the International 

 Decade of Ocean Exploration, the Council recommended and the Navy 

 established a program to lease submersibles from industry for exploration 

 projects of government-wide interest. It is tentatively planned that submersi- 

 bles will be leased centrally for use by government and academic scientists 

 who demonstrate a priority requirement for the use of these facilities. The 

 Office of Naval Research will sponsor the program with $3 million requested 

 for FY 1970, and the Council's Committee on Marine Research, Education, 

 and Facilities will monitor the program. 



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