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the exploration and exploitation of the resources of this area, and the use of 

 these resources in the interests of mankind, irrespective of the geographical 

 location of States, and taking into special consideration the interests and needs 

 of the developing countries, and to submit a report thereon to the Committee on the 

 Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor beyond the Limits of National 

 Jurisdiction for consideration during one of its sessions in I969; 



2. Calls upon the Committee to submit a report on this question to the 

 General Assembly at its twenty-fourth session. 



1752nd plenary meeting , 

 21 December I966. 



The General Assembly , 



Convinced that the nations of the world should join together, with due 

 respect for national jurisdiction, in a common long-term programme of exploration 

 of the ocean as a potential source of resources, which should eventually be used 

 for meeting the needs of all mankind with due recognition of those of developing 

 countries and irrespective of the geographical location of States, 



Recalling also that in its resolution 2172 (XXl) of 6 December I966 the 

 General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to prepare proposals for ensuring 

 the most effective arrangements for an expanded programme of international 

 co-operation to assist in a better understanding of the marine environment 

 through science, and for initiating and strengthening marine education and training 



programmes , 



2/ 

 Recalling further the proposals made by the Secretary -General in his report,—' 



pursuant to resolution 2172 (XXl), as well as the various views expressed during 



the consideration of this subject by the General Assembly at its twenty-third 



session, 



Noting that the Bureau and Consultative Council of the Intergovernmental 



Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and 



Cultural Organization considered the proposed International Decade of Ocean 



2/ EAU87 and Corr.1-6, and Add .1 . 



