Specific research programme RTD: marine sciences and technologies (1994-1998)

The Council decision adopted a specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of marine sciences and technologies for the period 1994-1998. - General objective: development of fundamental methodologies and technologies, particularly those that applied to a hostile environment with a view to describing, monitoring, providing for, protecting and managing the marine environment as a resource. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 228 million. Indicative breakdown by area (in million ecus): - Marine sciences: 91 - Strategic marine research: 51 - Marine technology: 69 - Supporting initiatives: 17 Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with the third country in question, and to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, to the dissemination of results and to training for researchers and users. �