FOREWORD 



This report brings up-to-date all the information and observa- 

 tions collected by this Office concerning the submarine geology 

 of the Tongue of the Ocean, Bahamas. Reports and work of other 

 agencies and individuals have been used where necessary in the 

 preparation of this Technical Report. 



Research work on the submarine geology of the Tongue of the 

 Ocean is continuing, but the major concentration now is on the 

 shallow banks surrounding the channel. 



It is believed that the analyses contained in this report will 

 contribute significantly toward the understanding of the complex 

 marine environment found in the Tongue of the Ocean area. 



E.C.STEPfmN 



Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy 



Commander 



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