23. CLOSING REMARKS 



Donald L. McKernan 



Chairman of the Symposium 



You have had a long two days and I realize the time is getting 

 late. We have had gratifying attendance and interest in this 

 Symposium (729 attendees). It would not have operated smoothly 

 by itself. There has been long and intense preparation by a small 

 group. It would be neglectful if I did not give credit where credit 

 is due. 



Capt. C, N. G. Hendrix of the Hydrographic Office, while act- 

 ing in the background during the past two days, was in the fore- 

 front during the planning stages of the conference. Mr. Howard 

 H. Eckles and Dr. Julius Rockwell, Jr., of our staff have worked 

 nights as well as days organizing the program. Dr. I. Eugene 

 Wallen of the Atomic Energy Commission and Mr. AUyn C. Vine 

 of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have also contributed 

 to a naajor degree. 



As I mentioned in the beginning, this conference is some- 

 what of a departure from our normal contacts with Industry. 

 We wonder how you liked it. If you have any views, suggestions, 

 or criticisms please write us a note in my care, the Depart- 

 ment of the Interior. Who knows, we might wish to hold a 

 similar conference again with you. 



On behalf of the Interagency Committee on Oceanography, 

 I want to thank all our speakers who have appeared before us 

 and have come from long distances to participate in this program. 



With that, we will adjourn our sessions. You ail will be 

 given an opportiinity to obtain copies of the Proceedings of these 

 meetings. 



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