atoll adjacent to the laboratory. The remaining items are all standard research equipment items necessary for the kinds of research projects which are carried out at the MPML. exception is the Underwater Communications System. An In view of the extensive amount of underwater research being conducted at MPML, acquisition of this systen would be of great potential benefit. The subsurface to surface communication capability would be particularly useful. The "wet beacon" and “wet finder" hardware would enable a diver to mark a particularly important area and then return to it for subsequent work. Capital equipment items for F¥ 80 are not included in this proposal. In part this is because we will have a much better idea of our needs as we begin operation in our new quarters in the former Coast Guard buildings, and, second, there will be accessories needed for the complete operational effectiveness of the new research boat. Thus, the figure given on page 1 of this proposal s'.suld be viewed as an estimate only.