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... The United States will need international partners to achieve a truly global exploration program. To initiate a coordinated international effort, the Committee recommends the establishment of an International Global Ocean Exploration (IGOE)
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... As with any large-scale, publicly funded research activity, public education should be an obligation of the exploration program, both for the benefit of the nation's citizens, and for the long-term success of the program.
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