— Arctic environmental research to permit fuller, rational use of the 



Arctic region. 

 — The International Decade of Ocean Exploration, a cooperative pro- 

 gram with coordinated research, surveys and data sharing leading 

 to mutually beneficial understanding of the world ocean. 

 — Expansion of the program to develop oceanographic and atmos- 

 pheric buoys for productive multi-agency use in a broad-ranging 

 program. 

 — Research and development to reduce merchant ship operating costs. 

 These initiatives will build on the broad base of on-going Federal activity, 

 placing emphasis on environmental quality, wise development of the Nation's 

 fragile, invaluable coastal zone, and meaningful international cooperation. 

 They provide the basis for concerted action by the Federal Government, 

 State governments, the academic community, and industry to meet the 

 Nation's priority oceanic objectives. 



Sincerely, 



/Qk^ "^-^iicct/^ 



