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the approaching of problems along the broad fronts of research, edu- 

 cation, and extension. I believe that tlie proposed sea grant college 

 program fully meets these criteria. Thank you. 



Senator Pell. Thank you. Dr. Drew. To get a little more back- 

 ground for our committee would you state what your specialization is ? 



Dr. Drew. I am a resource economist. 



Senator Pell. ^Vliat does that mean ? 



Dr. Drew. One who is trained in the basic field of economics, but 

 specifically trained in research areas allied to agriculture. 



Senator Pell. I am still confused as to what the definition of re- 

 source economist is. 



Dr. Drew. That is an economist who is interested in the practical 

 aspect of developing resources. 



Senator Pell. It could be mineral, agricultural, sea, or land re- 

 sources, right ? 



Dr. Drew. Practical exploitation, right. The difference between 

 a regular economist and a resource economist is that the latter has more 

 expertise in carrying out a practical resource program. 



Senator Pell. So, from your viewpoint, this bill is right up your 

 alley because it seeks to take the theoretical knowledge that we have 

 and make it more available to exploration. 



Dr. Drew. That is correct, that would be our area. 



Senator Pell. Do you have any thought as to where the administra- 

 tion of this bill should be placed? Should it rest with the National 

 Scientific Foundation or the Smithsonian Institute ? Do you have any 

 thought on that ? 



Dr. Drew. Well, I did prepare a statement for the meeting that was 

 held in Newport, R.L, in which I expressed the idea that I did not 

 think it should be put in the hands of the National Science Foundation 

 which has a very good record in supporting very good research proj- 

 ects in another area. I can't quite envision the National Science Foun- 

 dation getting into this sort of thing, this sort of operation. 



Senator Pell. Do you have any specific suggestions for improving 

 this bins. 2439? 



Dr. Drew. Well, other than what I mentioned as to the fact that I 

 had some real doubt as to the National Science Foundation administer- 

 ing the bill. I have some doubt about the centers of excellence concept. 

 I don't think the centers of excellence can hope to work this type of 

 program because they have to be administered close to home. 



Senator Pell. Thank you very much. Dr. Drew. We are particu- 

 larly lucky to have the testimony of an economist whose field is the 

 utilization and exploration of all the resources that we have. Thank 

 you. Dr. Drew. 



Dr. Drew. Thank you. Senator Pell, for allowing me to testify. 



Senator Pell. Our final witness is Dr. Richard J. Benoit of Col- 

 chester, Conn. Dr. Benoit is a member of the executive board for the 

 Southern New England Marine Sciences Association and he is highly 

 respected for his marine work. Will you proceed, Dr. Benoit? 



