Reported are the papers presented at the New England Conference on Ocean Science Education. The purpose of the conference was to bring together prominent oceanographers and New England educators at the primary and secondary level to discuss current progress in oceanographic research and to relate this progress to the needs of schools for materials and methods which are interesting and useful in motivating and informing students. Some of the topics presented were the teaching of oceanography, oceans and national welfare, the outlook for oceanography in the future, current oceanographic research in various disciplines, manpower needs, instructional equipment and materials, the development of marine science information centers, teacher education, and the training of oceanographers. Also included are the proceedings of panel discussions and recommendations. (DS)