National Oceanographic Program 1965 PDF Download

This summary of the National Oceanographic Program for FY 1965 has been prepared particularly for the U.S. Congress, as a background for their consideration of the President's budget transmitted to the Congress January 21, 1964. An account is given of the diverse ways in which the oceans contribute to the Nation's security and welfare, and an outline is presented of specific plans and the associated funding required to advance our understanding of the sea and to exploit this understanding. Also, details are provided of the steps being taken under Federal leadership to strengthen and coordinate this program with due regard for thrift in the use of both manpower and appropriations. (Author).