This 1978 annual report covers July 1, 1978 through June 30, 1979 and has been a period
of significant accomplishment and change. The accomplishment is documented by major …

Congress established the National Sea Grant Program In 1966 to foster the wise and
balanced use of marine and coastal resources. MIT's Sea Grant Program Is one of 29. Each …

The California Sea Grant College Program is a statewide, multiuniversity program of marine
research, advisory services, and educational activities administered by the University of …

October 1966. Its sponsors had a most ambitious goal to develop a solid base of practical,
useful knowledge at colleges and universities throughout the nation by drawing on scientists …

ENACTMENT ON JUNE 17, 1966, of the Marine Resources and Engineering Development
Act, PL 89-454, was the turning point in federal planning for use of the marine environment …

The development of marine education in the United States has been severely handicapped
by lack of a national position which states that marine education is important. Marine …

I am honored and delighted to have the opportunity to address you today as this symposium
discusses developing national policies that can have significant effects on the future course …

Research sponsored by Sea Grant is involved with the development, exploration, and
management of the marine environment. Sea Grant encourages support of marine …

The National Sea Grant mission to enhance appropriate use of our marine and Great Lakes
coastal resources is carried out in New York by the New York Sea Grant Institute. The …

Recent years have seen a considerable advance in our understanding of the ocean and its
many interacting processes. It has also been a time of increased public awareness of the …