Acknowledgements 



Those to whom the Commission has turned 

 for information, for guidance, and for ex- 

 pert knowledge are so numerous that it is 

 beyond our ability to thank individually all 

 who have contributed so much to our efforts 

 and to the preparation of this report. In 

 reaching our conclusions, we have drawn 

 upon the ideas and the material assistance 

 of more than 1,000 people. They have in- 

 cluded marine scientists and engineers, lead- 

 ers of business and industry, members of the 

 academic community, and many marine spe- 

 cialists of the Federal, State, and local 

 governments. We are deeply indebted to 

 them all. 



The Marine Resources and Engineering 

 Development Act of 1966 wisely made pro- 

 vision for Congressional advisers to the 

 Commission. We are most grateful to Senator 

 Warren G. Magnuson of Washington, Sen- 

 ator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire, Con- 

 gressman Alton A. Lennon of North Caro- 

 lina, and Congressman Charles A. Mosher of 

 Ohio for their counsel, their encouragement, 

 and their support. 



This has been a working commission, and 

 from the outset evei"y member has been ac- 

 tively and continuously engaged. But the 

 completion of a task of such magnitude and 

 complexity could never have been accomp- 

 lished without the aid of a .staff that has 

 worked skillfully, effectively, and with ex- 

 traordinary dedication. From the beginning 

 to the end, this entire endeavor has profited 

 from the leadership of our Executive Direc- 

 tor, Samuel A. Lawrence, who has won the 

 respect and admiration of all who worked 

 with him. To Dr. Lawrence and to each mem- 

 ber of our staff', the Commission expresses its 

 profound thanks. 



