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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. – 1984
This report, which examines expected major trends in ocean research up to the year 2000, focuses on the most important ocean research problems that should receive particular attention during the next decades, what major advances should be expected and what kinds of research should be encouraged for them to be achieved, and impediments to achieving…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Climate, Developing Nations, Ecology
Peer reviewedFoster, Nancy M., Archer, Jack H. – Oceanus, 1988
Gives a short history of the program. Outlines the sanctuary designation process. Lists educational, research, and program objectives. Provides a list of the seven areas that have been designated and three candidates. (CW)
Descriptors: Background, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Federal Regulation
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. – 1985
These hearings focused on the major problems and opportunities in marine research and on the role of both the government and the scientific community in responding to future needs. Included are statements by: James Baker; Donald Boesch; Robert Corell; Tudor Davies; M. Grant Gross; G. Ross Heath; Joel Pritchard; David Ross; J. R. Schubel; Gerry…
Descriptors: Estuaries, Federal Programs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Div. of Marine Sciences. – 1983
This report contains recommendations on advanced university curricula in ocean engineering and related areas, emphasizing the needs of developing countries. A decision matrix is included to assist users in developing the necessary criteria for designing appropriate curricula to prepare university students for careers in different ocean engineering…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi (Kenya). – 1987
While the open oceans remain relatively unpolluted, many coastal areas are suffering from oil, sewage, industrial wastes, and agricultural run-off. This document presents some of the key facts related to these kinds of water pollution. It focuses on the major sources of contamination in the world's seas, and provides an overview of how these…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Environmental Education, Global Approach
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Div. of Marine Sciences. – 1987
This report of an international workshop contains recommended guidelines on marine science teaching and training at the first degree level, equated here with a Bachelor of Science, except in those countries in which the first degree corresponds to a Master of Science or its equivalent. Three instructional models are presented: the first model for…
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries
Amidei, Rosemary – 1989
Since 1968, the California Sea Grant program has operated to produce scientific research oriented to solving problems in marine resource development, management, and conservation. This document decribes the facets of this program, their accomplishments and goals. Discussions include: (1) historical notes; (2) coastal governance; (3) coastal…
Descriptors: Animals, Conservation (Environment), Educational History, Environmental Education
