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A Review of the Draft Ocean Research Priorities Plan Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States (2006) / Chapter Skim
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7 Infrastructure and Intellectual Capital
Pages 53-56

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... This determination is warranted to avoid overlap and redundancy of physical infrastructure within and across the ocean priorities; and to make judicious and cost effective use of existing and planned data and information inventories; and · Inventory existing physical infrastructure, its adequacy, condition, and long-term viability for the purpose of accomplishing the ocean research priorities and objectives. Existing surveys should be used to facilitate the development of this inventory.
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From page 54...
... Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, it states that, "formal and informal ocean education should be strengthened to better engage the general public, cultivate a broad stewardship ethic, and prepare a new generation of leaders to meet future ocean policy challenges." While the objective of educating the people of this nation regarding the ocean is widely acknowledged and accepted, and it is mentioned under each of the six ORPP themes, the draft ORPP is less than clear on the intellectual capital required to understand, manage, steward, and sustain the oceans; and to benefit from them. It is clear, however, that substantial scientific, technological, workforce development, and educational expertise aimed at each theme will be needed once specific goals, objectives, and time lines are established.
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From page 55...
... : Does the plan adequately consider the following resources: physical infrastructure, information infrastructure, and intellectual capital? Because a definitive statement regarding the adequacy of infrastructure and intellectual capital cannot be made without an examination of the implementation strategy, the ocean research priorities plan does not adequately consider physical infrastructure, information infrastructure, and intellectual capital.
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From page 56...
... and multidisciplinary component of the implementation strategy and budget for the themes and priorities, it is impractical to engage in a discussion regarding the adequacy of infrastructure and intellectual capital. Prepublication 56
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