*********** 060893A.PRG *********** Contributory Categories: BIO, CHM, ENV, ICE, MET, PHY, Country: Russia From: Typed document from Dr. V. Navrotsky KEYWORDS: Russia, Environmental Monitoring, International programs, Marine Surveys, North Pacific +++++ A two part message with the proposed comprehensive ocean monitoring program in the North Pacific "PROGRAM OF THE NORTHWEST PACIFIC AND FAR-EASTERN SEAS COMPLEX HYDROPHYSICAL, ECOLOGICAL AND FISHERY MONITORING" proposed by the Pacific Association in Vladivostok (See prior message containing Press Release by Dr. Malyshev). This is the program which may be affiliated with Green Cross (the international environmental group headed by Ex-President Gorbachev). Part I contains: 1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES 2. THE MONITORING PURPOSES 3. THE MAIN PROBLEMS 4. TIME AND AREAS OF OPERATION 5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT The next message with Part II will have the sections on: 6. Types of Measurements and Main Parameters 7. Measurement Regimes 8. Processing, Analysis and Transmission of Information 9. The Activities Stages 10. Documentation and Employment of the Obtained Results 11. Cooperation. I have slightly edited the original text for English usage. ************** END Msg. A.PRG **************