An Oceanic Quest The International Decade of Ocean Exploration. (1969) / Chapter Skim
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THE VITAL STUFF Biology and Living Resources INTRODUCTION For several millenia, man has obtained some part of his food supply from the oceans; this has always been an important, protein-rich component in the diet of peoples who have had access to i t . Sea food remains an increasingly important source of protein in the hungry parts of the world, and an increasingly important high-value, high flavor component in the food economies of the less-hungry parts of the world.
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These efforts continue to expand In this country and abroad In a manner which Is d i f f icul t to assess; It must not be thought that the IDOE w i l l or should supplant these efforts, or that It w i l l or should operate independently of them. The United Nations Organization, through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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now used , with no radical developments such as fish-farming or exotic new kinds of gear. By harvesting some of the smaller organisms not yet u t i l ized, such as Antarctic k r i l l , "red crabs" (Pleuroncodes)
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Simply to ejcplore the location and nature of unexploited resources is therefore a less satisfactory reaction to the need for increased use of marine resources in the biological field than it may be in the mineral field. What is also needed is the information essential for the rational management and conservation of living rescsavces.
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are also introduced into the ocean. The deleterious effects of these discharges include harm to living resources, hazards to human health, hindrance to maritime activities including fishing, and reduction of amenities.
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