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The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Of UNESCO • The only intergovernmental body of the

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Of UNESCO • The only intergovernmental body of the UN system specializing in the ocean science, services, observations, data exchange, and capacity development • Established in 1960, 148 Member States

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 Emerging ocean science issues.

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