Although this report deals with the National Oceanographic Program, which 

 is largely financed with Federal funds, much of the research itself is 

 conducted at private oceanographic institutions and universities. These 

 have been identified wherever feasible in the report. The accomplishments 

 of scientists at these private laboratories have in great measure con- 

 tributed to the success of the United States in advancing its research 

 program in oceanography. 



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