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anographers. Increased emphasis in both are basic to an expanding 

 oceanographic program. 



Slide No. 53. Oceanographic Research Ships and Equipment : In- 

 creased procurement is being programed progressively over the next 

 10 years. This is necessary to amass the tremendous amount of data 

 necessary, particularly for anticipated military needs. 



Slide No. 54. Futurama : The future possibilities of the oceans are 

 limited only by the imagination, awaiting exploitation by men of 

 vision. 



The major development in the case of almost every science has been 

 the result of a breakthrough in the iron curtain of ignorance. And it 

 has come only by the combined efforts of many individuals in all 

 walks of life, working together in a common cause. In the case of 

 oceanography, the breakthrough is still ahead. How far ahead is 

 dependent not only on the amount of research conducted, but on the 

 public interest shown in each step forward. There are unheard-of 

 opportunities in this fascinating new science. Those of us here today, 

 may or may not have a direct connection with the breakthrough in 

 oceanography, but by our interest, support, and knowledge, we will 

 play an increasingly important part. 



Slide No. 55. Trident of Neptune : The United States is part of an 

 island continent. Its safety and future greatness depend upon our 

 understanding and control of the sea. A brave beginning has cer- 

 tainly been made. But it is most important that the oceanographic 

 programs of the Navy and the Nation be continued on an expanding 

 basis. 



This will require the understanding and support of each of us as 

 responsible American citizens. 



Thank you, sir. 



The CHAiRMAisr. Thank you, Commander. 



Again the committee thanks all of you for your contribution here to 

 us in this whole field. 



(Whereupon, at 11 :50 a. m., the committee recessed.) 



(The following was subsequently submitted for the record by Dr. 

 Harrison Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Oceanography:) 



Committee on Oceanography Comment on a National Oceanographic 



Records Center 



In chapter 3, Ocean Resources, of the Committee on Oceanography report, 

 1960 to 1970, the need for a National Oceanographic Records Center is discussed. 

 Two pertinent paragraphs from this chapter read as follows : 



"The most economical method for establishing the National Oceanographic 

 Records Center would be to add it to an existing expandable facility in a Federal 

 bureau concerned with technical and scientific matters, and with an interest in 

 sea studies. Such a group should have both a tradition for performing public 

 services and the competence and experience to handle large quantities of tech- 

 nical data. 



"The U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and the U.S. Weather Bureau, both of 

 which are in the Department of Commerce, most nearly meet these criteria. 

 The former has the more direct interest in the sea ; the latter has the greater 

 facilities for mass processing of data. The U.S. Hydrographic Office also is con- 

 cerned with technical and scientific matters; and it has even more widespread 

 interest in oceanography, but it serves Navy needs primarily and civilian needs 

 secondarily. All three collect, preserve, and disseminate certain types of 

 oceanographic data. The panel considers that the National Oceanographic Rec- 

 ords Center's function would be primarily to serve the public and that it should 

 reside in a civilian agency in order to render this service effectively." 



