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Appendix B: Statement of Task
Pages 127-128

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... , identify areas of strategic investment in compelling scientific activities that may yield the highest potential reward for Antarctic research over the com ing decade. Suggestions will be prioritized based on factors such as: recent or anticipated scientific and technological breakthroughs; opportunities to make progress on vital, yet underdeveloped topics; and foundational research with potential for both short- and long-term benefits.
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