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Prediction of Pollution Potentials 
The final goal of technical investigations of marine pollution is-to 
develop the ability to predict accurately the consequences of man’s 
activities. Not only are the effects of existing activities not com- 
pletely known, but new activities and technologies must be assessed. 
This can only be possible through increased marine scientific 
research and free exchange of information. Analysis and dissemination 
of this information to the proper regulatory agencies can then become 
a means of preventing pollution rather than dealing with pollution 
after the fact. 
