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outbreaks of disease in corals and other critical marine 

 ecosystems. 



Please do not hesitate to call me at 260-7676 if you wish 

 additional information for the above outline of our ocean science 

 program. Thank you again for representing the research of EPA at 

 Che these important hearings . 



Sincerely, 



Rober^r^jK ^x^ett 

 Assistant Administrator 



