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a. Large-scale ,ocean-atmosphere interaction, including labora- 
tory studies, oceanic experiments, and mathematical modeling of 
the ocean-atmosphere system. 
b. Ocean currents of planetary scale and other questions of 
ocean dynamics. 
c. Geochemistry and marine chemistry of the World Ocean. 
d. Geological and geophysical investigations of the World 
Ocean, including deep sea drilling for scientific purposes. 
e. Biological productivity of the World Ocean and the 
biochemistry of the functioning of individual organisms and whole 
biological communities in the World Ocean. 
f. Intercalibration and standardization of oceanographic instru- 
mentation and methods. 
Other areas of cooperation may be added by mutual agreement. 
ARTICLE 3 
Cooperation provided for in the preceding Articles may take the 
following forms: 
a. Joint planning, development, and implementation of research 
projects and programs; 
b. Exchange of scientists, specialists, and advanced students; 
c. Exchange of scientific and technical information, documenta- 
tion, and experience, including the results of national oceano- 
graphic studies; 
d. Convening of joint conferences, meetings, and seminars of 
specialists; 
e. Appropriate participation by both countries in multilateral 
cooperative activities sponsored by international scientific or- 
ganizations; 
f. Facilitation by both Parties, in accordance with laws, rules 
and regulations of each country and relevant bilateral agreements, 
of use of appropriate port facilities of the two countries for ships’ 
services and supplies, inclduing provision for rest and changes 
of ships’ personnel, in connection with carrying out cooperative 
activities. 
Other forms of cooperation may be added by mutual agreement. 
ARTICLE 4 
In furtherance of the aims of this Agreement, the Parties will, as 
appropriate, encourage, facilitate and monitor the development of 
cooperation and direct contacts between agencies, organizations and 
firms of the two countries, including the conclusion, as appropriate, 
of implementing agreements for carrying out specific projects and 
programs under this agreement. 
ARTICLE 5 
1. For implementation of this agreement, there shall be established 
a U.S.-U.S.S.R. Joint Committee on Cooperation in World Ocean 
Studies. This Joint Committee shall meet, as a rule, once a year, 
alternately in the United States and the Soviet Union, unless otherwise 
mutually agreed. 
