CONTENTS 



Foreward iii 



Acknowledgments vii 



The U.S. Marine Transportation System A-1 



The Oceans and National Security B-1 



Ensuring the Sustainability of Ocean Living Resources C-1 



Ocean Energy and Minerals: Resources for the Future D-1 



Perspectives on Marine Environmental Quality Today E-1 



Coastal Tourism and Recreation F-1 



Impacts of Global Climate Changes— 



With Emphasis on U.S. Coastal Areas G-1 



Mitigating the Impacts of Coastal Hazards H-1 



Opportunities and Challenges for Marine Science, 



Technology, and Research I-l 



A Survey of International Agreements J-1 



Marine Education U.S.A. : An Overview K-1 



The Legendary Ocean: The Unexplored Frontier L-1 



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