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| Foundation for Oceanic Research | |
| Continuity: | Man from Atlantis |
| Type: | Laboratory |
| Status: | Active |
| Members: | C.W. Crawford; Elizabeth Merrill; Allen; Chuey; Jane; Jomo |
| Allies: | Mark Harris |
| Enemies: | Doctor Schubert |
| 1st appearance: | Man from Atlantis (1977) |
The Foundation for Oceanic Research was a fictional organization featured in the Man from Atlantis television series, which aired on NBC from 1977 to 1978. The Foundation served as the central backdrop for the protagonists and was often assisted by members of the United States Navy. The purview of the Foundation was to conduct top-secret, government sanctioned research on life beneath the sea. It's employees included administrator C.W. Crawford and scientist Doctor Elizabeth Merrill. Without question, the Foundation's greatest find was the amnesiac amphibious man who has since become referred to as the "Man from Atlantis". At a loss for a real name, Doctor Merrill provided him with the human name of Mark Harris. Crawford, Merrill and Harris explored the depths of the oceans in a sophisticated submarine dubbed the Cetacean. Some of the foundation's more notorious adversaries included the criminal mastermind Doctor Schubert and the modern-day pirate Lars Skørba.
Membership[]
- C.W. Crawford - Administrator
- Elizabeth Merrill - Scientist
- Miller Simon - Scientist
- Mark Harris - Ally
- Allen - Cetacean Air Lock officer
- Chuey - Cetacean crew member
- Jane - Cetacean communications officer
- Jomo - Cetacean helmsman