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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)—Continued 
PROGRAM TITLE AND PURPOSE 
Fisheries Research 
Study and survey the fisheries resources in situ by the NOAA 
National Marine Fisheries Service to: assess resources, investigate 
the spatial relationship between deep sea asphaltic deposits and 
marine life, investigate biological productivity and survival of 
species, and test submersible survey techniques and compare 
them with surface-based techniques. 
Lead agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
Participating: Government and university investigators. 
Office of Sea Grant 
Sea Grant colleges conduct research in the marine environment 
applicable to development of marine resources and technology 
and to ‘understanding and assessment of offshore pollution. 
Provide education, training, and advisory services. 
Lead agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
Participating: University investigators. 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE) 
Dredge Soil Disposal Studies 
Comprehensive studies of the disposal and uses of dredge spoils, 
such as the environmental and other effects of disposal and the 
use of spoils to develop artificial islands, barrier reefs, marshlands, 
and fish and wildlife refuges. 
Offshore Operations Studies 
Study of the environmental and other effects of offshore mining 
of sand and gravel and of other activities for which permits are 
issued, such as dumping and construction. Investigation of sub- 
mersible dredging. 
Offshore Facilities and Deepwater Ports 
Operations in support of the design, construction, operations, and 
maintenance of deepwater ports and offshore facilities. 
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REMARKS 
Active user of divers and submersi- 
bles at present time; habitats may be 
used for process studies. MUS&T 
supports facility access and some uni- 
versity investigator special costs. 
Responds to unsolicited proposals and 
may fund platform utilization as part 
of overall research. Coordinates 
manned undersea requirements with 
NOAA/MUS&T; no specific fund set 
aside for platform use. 
No programmed use of manned un- 
dersea platforms in these operational 
programs; however, need to test the 
feasibility of platforms as complement 
to surface-based techniques indicated. 
Potential submersible and habitat utili- 
zation. Divers are used for artificial 
reef inspections. 
Same as remarks on Dredge Soil Dis- 
posal Studies (above). 
(See earlier remark on these under 
Department of Commerce.) 
