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6. Findings and Recommendations
Pages 128-132

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... stand to play in polar research and the appropriate means for making these approaches available for a diverse community of research scientists. The recommendations span a wide range of considerations, including mechanisms for providing the necessary financial and logistical support for polar research, strategies for identifying optimal study systems, means for improved integration of research programs in Arctic and Antarctic regions, and improvements in the infrastructure of education, to broaden awareness of the importance of polar biology and, ultimately, increase participation in polar research.
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From page 129...
... should develop a major new initiative in polar genome sciences that emphasizes collaborative multidisciplinary research and coordinates research efforts. The polar genome science initiative could facilitate genome analyses of polar organisms and support the relevant research on their physiology, biochemistry, ecosystem function, and biotechnological applications.
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From page 130...
... Recommendation 4: Ancillary technologies such as observatories, ice drilling, remote sensing, mooring and autonomous sensors, and isotope approaches should be developed to support application of genomic technologies to polar studies. INCREASING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION Finding 5: Polar systems play important roles in global-scale phenomena, and there is a need for enhanced flow of information about polar biology to a wide audience of scientists, policymakers, and the general public.
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From page 131...
... · Attempts to conduct comparative research at both poles can be difficult. Although NSF's Office of Polar Programs supports research in both poles, grant applications for Arctic and Antarctic research have to be made to two separate NSF research programs.
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... Recommendation 6-4: To facilitate integrated, multidisciplinary biological research at both poles, NSF will have to improve biological laboratories and research vessels, and develop ice-drilling resources in the polar regions. Opportunities to allow year-round access to, and operation of, field sites should be pursued.
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