1.   Recognize that current seismic data acquisition levels will not support projected science
      programs.  To achieve these programs’ minimum scientific objectives will require an
      eight-fold increase in seismic data acquisition activities over the next decade.  Budgetary
      remedies must be explored.
2.   Develop one or More facilities to support two classes of seismic operations:

                   Portable 2-D and 3-D single channel seismic (SCS) and multichannel
                   Seismic (MCS) acquisition

                   Large UNOLS single-ship 2-D and 3-D seismic acquisition
 

            Provide a program of technology enhancement for these facilities.  Establishing
            NSF facilities should help meet the basis needs for the next decade, since many
            present shortcomings could be addressed by consolidating management and in-
            corporating coherent community-based input to facilities operations.
 

 3.   Develop a multinational collaborative program for long-term contracting of
       commercial multi-streamer 3-D MCS.  Major cost savings accrue with six-month
       or longer contracts.

 
  4.  Begin planning for a UNOLS seismic vessel anticipating the retirement of the
       R/V Ewing in 2010-2015.

5.    Develop a seismic data archive facility to improve access for the broader
       Scientific community and students.  Currently there is no central archive or
       Standard data formats.