Advancement Of Marine Sciences Marine Sciences And Research Act Of 1961

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Considers S. 901, the Marine Sciences and Research Act of 1961, to establish Federal oceanographic research programs.

“Tackles the problem of the relation of science and scientists to the political ideas and the constitutional system of the United States, not as Jefferson and Franklin thought it would turn out to be, but as it has developed since their time partly as a result of the work of institutions that they were the foremost in creating” – Preface.

Committee Serial No. 89-13. Considers numerous bills, to establish a National Oceanographic Agency or Council Commission or Office or Committee to conduct, coordinate and administer oceanographic research programs and grants.