The Federal Council for Science and Technology believes that oceanographic 

 research is vital to the defense of the United States, and to the welfare 

 of its people . This report has been published to facilitate the exchange 

 of research information among government agencies, and to provide infor- 

 mation to private users about existing research programs in the Federal 

 Government. It is hoped that it will be useful in assessing the quality 

 and extent of present day research and in providing a basis for future 

 planning . 



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