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Jim Hendee hendee at aoml.noaa.gov
Thu Nov 16 07:36:11 EST 2000


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	Sincerely yours,

	Jim Hendee
	Louis Florit
	Philippe Dubosq

        Ocean Chemistry Division
        Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
        National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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