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D. IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROPOSALS 



In light of these unusually detailed and long-range plans, and of 

 their informal if not formal endorsement, the question arises as to the 

 extent to which the proposed programs been have implemented. In the 

 first instance, have the plans themselves been embodied in an official 

 statement of national policy? Secondly, have the proposals, with or 

 without any statements of poHcy, received the financial support that 

 is the index of intent? 



From Table 14, it is evident that soon after the NASCO studies 

 began, some increase in funding developed, particularly in the Navy 

 and National Science Foundation. A major question arises, however, 

 as to the continuity and enhancement of tliis fiscal momentum. 



It should be clear from the comparisons in Table 27 that the recom- 

 mendations with regard to needs, either by NASCO or the ICO, have 

 not been met, either for Fiscal 1960, or as proposed, for Fiscal 1961. 

 This does not necessarily mean that the rate of research efi'ort has 

 been diminished or inhibited accordingly, because substantial propor- 

 tions of these proposals represent appropriations for new construction. 

 However, lack of growth in oceanic research of civilian agencies is also 

 apparent. 



The most unwholesome effect of this delay in increased funding is 

 likel}' to be noticed in future years as the inadequacy of the existing 

 research fleet becomes all the more pronounced, and the desired 

 expansion of the field then retarded by lack of facilities. 



Table 27. — Comparison of proposed and actual budgets for Federal sj)onsorship of 

 oceanography, fiscal years 1960-61 



[In millions of dollars] 



Source: NASCO and ICO reports. 



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