v) testing of lndustrl_al products and building up of capa­bility, of not only to test products but also to be able to give Industrial consultancy services to the producers on product and process Improvements; vI) Increasing the accuracy and uniformity process to enable ventures Into precision through the utlllsatfon of facilities In laboratory fn SIRIM; and of product ton product-ausk I ng the metrology vii) linkages between Industrial and research Institutions whereby research Institutions can provide high cal lbre technical consultancy and advisory services to the Indu­stries to overcoae technical production problems. Marine Sciences I) energy resources exploration and exploitation for Industrialisation and defence purposes; II) controlling pollution of the marine environment such as land-based discharges, oil spills, red tides etc.; Ill) know-how on utilization of the sea as a source of food and methods to maximise production from the sea; lvl preservation of coral reefs and fish breeding areas In shallow sea beds; v) conservation of sea turtles; vi) conservation through gazetting of marine parks to guarantee unspollt beauty for future generations and the restoring of fishing grounds. Medical Sciences: f) ecological control of endemic diseases; II) Investigation of new diseases e.g. schistosomiasis; 142 0 10 co (II Ill) development of new diagnostic procedures for blood, genetic and Infectious diseases; lv) assessment of new drugs for treatment and control of diseases; v) the translation of advances In food and nutritional research Into practical measures for Improvement of the well-being of the people through R&D In .surveil lance of malnutrition tn urban and rural areas, compiling of food balance sheet and food consumption patterns and habits; vl) Industrial healthi vii) primary health care especially In the socio-economic context; and viii) biomedical research to eliminate the causative agents leading to the management of diseases. Basically, the·~rend for science and technology development 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development and application of scientific and technological advancements in various fields, with the goal of improving the well-being of society. It covers a range of areas, including industrial development, environmental conservation, medical research, and more. The text suggests a strong emphasis on innovation, capacity building, and the transfer of knowledge to address various challenges.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology, Health