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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 bio- 

 chemistry 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 re- 

 search 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 orga- 

 nizations ; 



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, including 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 co- 

 operation 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 US-US SE Joint Committee on Cooperation in World Ocean Studies. 



