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The Global Ocean Observing System Users, Benefits, and Priorities (1997) / Chapter Skim
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... , the United States and more than a hundred other nations recognized the important role that oceans play in human existence and forged an agreement to "pursue the protection and sustainable development of the marine and coastal environment and its resources." Among other actions agreed to during UNCED, specific provision was made to support "the collection, analysis and distribution of data and information .
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... In particular, the committee was asked to provide advice to U.S. agencies regarding a practical concept for GOOS, identify potential applications and users of GOOS during the next 3 to 5 years and beyond, recommend appropriate roles for industry and academia in GOOS, and prioritize observational and infrastructure activities that should be undertaken or continued by the United States in its initial commitments to GOOS.
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... The United States should provide financial support for international and national planning and implementation of GOOS commensurate with U.S. national interests and the value of GOOS benefits.
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... agencies involved in implementing GOOS, and coordination of GOOS activities with efforts to develop a global observing strategy. Bodies designed to foster cooperation among government agencies developing GOOS in the United States must be properly comprised to ensure that effective action can be taken by the widest number of relevant agencies.
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... Then, derivative products useful for coastal hazard predictions and warnings, improved navigational systems, improved fish stocks assessments, prediction of algal blooms in coastal regions, climate forecasts, and health warnings are examined in greater detail. Balancing the costs of implementing various possible components of GOOS against the value of their potential benefits will be an ongoing challenge.
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... In doing so, the United States not only should consider the potential benefits to users in this nation, but should also strive to maintain its leadership role in building a truly global observing system. Chapter 6 includes a number of committee recommendations designed to help the United States maintain a leadership role in GOOS.
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  • storm damage
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  • marine users

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  • hurricane tracks
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  • fish stocks
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