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WAYS AND MEANS In the Introductory section, we discussed the basic goal and dls t ln- quishing features of the Decade, objectives of United States participation, and uses of the ocean that could benefit from investigations conducted during the Decade. In the program sections, the nature and scope of appropriate Decade studies are described. Now i t remains to consider ways and means whereby the goals of the Decade can be achieved. From one point of view. United States participation in the Decade can be considered as an enlarged national program. The extent to which the national program can be enlarged depends on the adequacy of available funds. The implementation of such a program also depends on the following elements: . . .Development of enhanced capabilities (manpower, fac i l i t ies , improved technology, efcc. ) , . . .Establishment of program management procedures (planning, coordination and review), . . .Encouragement of associated social studies. To the extent that the international program is an integrated set of national programs, each participating nation w i l l have similar problems to consider. In addition, implementation of the international program involves other considerations: - 126 -
