10 as important food fishes within the atoll. (4) Studies relating to soils and the production of food on land. Included here are studies on ground water, soil producing microorganisms and the biochemistry of soil production. (5) Studies dealing with any aspect of human ecology in the atoll ecosystem. These studies could range from socio-cultural to economic. They would, however, have to be carefully planned with the knowledge and acceptance of the Enewetak people. (6) Studies dealing with agriculture and mariculture. (7) Studies dealing with.the development of alternate energy sources for atoll living. (8) Studies dealing with global environmental assessment such as the measurement of man made contaminants, such as industrial wastes, in the atmosphere over remote oceanic locations, like Enewe tak. (d) Organization of MPML: MPML is faced with changing operational conditions that relate to the return of the people of Enewetak and the cleanup and rehabilitation activities. These events have dictated a realignment of the laboratory's missions and a change of emphasis in some of its programs. These are reflected in the previous section as well as in the introductory comments and those on the proposed future role of MPML (see sections 13 and 14 above). There are two standing committees to assist in the planning and operation of the laboratory. The Scientific Advisory Committee provides for overall guidance on long-range planning as deemed