" States Parties may carry out marine scientific research in the Area. States Parties shall promote international cooperation in marine scientific research in the Area by : (a) participating in international programmes and encouraging cooperation in marine scientific research by personnel of different countries and of the Authority; (b) ensuring that programmes are developed through the Authority or other international organizations as appropriate for the benefit of developing States and technologically less developed States with a view to: (i) strengthening their research capabilities; (ii) training their personnel and the personnel of the Authority in the techniques and applications of research; (iii) fostering the employment of their qualified personnel in research in the Area; (c) effectively disseminating the results of research and analysis when available, through the Authority or other international channels when appropriate."