The Disposal of Waste in the Ocean
Contrary to some widely held views, the ocean is the plausible place for man to dispose of some of his wastes. If the process is thoughtfully controlled, it will do no damage to marine life
Technology and the Ocean
The materials, machines and techniques that can be employed in the ocean have advanced greatly during the past decade. Major developments include superships and deep-sea drilling
Beaches
Where the land meets the sea, the waves usually lay down a strip of sand or other uniform material. The constant shifting of this material has created a conservation problem for beach-loving man
Ocean Waves
Men have always been fascinated, and sometimes awed, by the rhythmic motions of the sea's surface. A century of observation and experiment has revealed much about how these waves are generated and propagated
The Mohole
The U. S. may drill a hole to the Mohorovicic discontinuity between the earth's crust and the underlying mantle. The hole would provide priceless evidence on the earth's history and internal constitution