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Let me close by saying that we believe that the oceans of the 

 world, particularly those close to the coasts, are important to our 

 commerce, to our health, and defense. 



I don't think that the situation of declining support is in the na- 

 tional interest and that it should be reversed. 



I'd be happy to answer questions. Thanks. 



[The prepared statement of Dr. Baker follows:] 



