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ridges; and (d) of the nature of living resources of the World Ocean 
and the processes associated with productivity. It is hoped that such 
results will advance man’s understanding of the potential of the World 
Ocean through wise use as well as his ability to assess the impacts 
of man upon the ocean environment. Such understanding is needed 
by all nations of the world. 
Much of the material for this article has been drawn from the 
discussions and reports of the scientists involved in the projects under 
the agreement. I wish to express my appreciation to those many 
scientists who are contributing to furthering the relations and un- 
derstanding between the United States and the Soviet Union. 
‘OL APPENDIX A 
AGREEMENT ON COOPERATION IN STUDIES OF THE WORLD OCEAN 
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NATION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST 
REPUBLICS ON COOPERATION IN STUDIES OF THE WORLD OCEAN 
The Government of the United States of America and the Govern- 
ment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; 
Recognizing the importance of comprehensive studies of the World 
Ocean for peaceful purposes and for the well-being of mankind; 
Striving for more complete knowledge and rational utilization of 
the World Ocean by all nations through broad international coopera- 
tion in oceanographic investigation and research; 
Aware of the capabilities and resources of both countries for studies 
of the World Ocean and the extensive history and successful results 
of previous cooperation between them; 
Desiring to combine their efforts in the further investigation of 
the World Ocean and to use the results for the benefit of the peoples 
of both countries and of all mankind; and 
In pursuance and further development of the agreement between 
the Government of the United States of America and the Government 
of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on Cooperation in the 
Fields of Science and Technology of May 24, 1972, and in accordance 
with the agreement on Exchanges and Cooperation in Scientific, 
Technical, Educational, Cultural and Other Fields of April 11, 1972, 
and in accordance with the agreement on Cooperation in the Field 
of Environmental Protection of May 23, 1972; 
Have agreed as follows: 
ARTICLE 1 
The Parties will develop and carry out cooperation in studies of 
the World Ocean on the basis of equality, reciprocity, and mutual 
benefit. 
ARTICLE 2 
In their studies of the World Ocean, the Parties will direct coopera- 
tive efforts to the investigation and solution of important basic and 
applied research problems. Initially, cooperation will be implemented 
in the following areas: 
