What country was the first to found an oceanographic institution to meet some of the demands associated with scientific oceanography?
A) United States
B) England
C) Japan
D) Monaco

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The first oceanographic institution, a lab and a museum, was founded by Prince Albert I of Monaco in 1906. The famous Jacques Cousteau was a student at this facility. Later, in 1921, Monaco was the site of the International Hydrographic Bureau, an oceanographic agency. Information can be found in the section Contemporary Oceanography Makes Use of Modern Technology.

What Country Was the First to Found an Oceanographic Institution