There is great resource potential on the ocean floor of Japan's 200nm Exclusive Economic Zone. It is important to develop these promising resources, a kind of great natural gift, to contribute to the economy of our nation. It is my hope that promotion of this development will be executed not only by the ocean industry but also by other related industries, including the mining industry, working together with a wide range of academic and research organizations for the good of the whole country.
Selected Papers No.16