Following the presentation of research papers, a group of invited participants examined the opportunities for further research in the Rockall Channel area. The chairman suggested that fundamental oceanographic problems which were well displayed in the area should be the focus of attention rather than regional studies for their own sake. It is indeed fortunate that a region so close to home ports should show many features whose examination would lead to general advances in oceanography. The area has an important slope current on its east side and influx of Norwegian Sea Overflow along the west. These produce differing sedimentary signatures. The downward flux of energy and rapid flux of particles are perhaps responsible for seasonality shown in reproduction of benthos. The continental margin shows significant upwelling and high organic productivity