Right Whale Interaction Reduction Research Grant
Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 27, 2027. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.
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Description
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting grant proposals for research projects intended to monitor the presence of North Atlantic right whales (NARW), analyze co-occurrence with trap fisheries, and test innovative gear to reduce potentially harmful interactions between NARWs and the lobster fishery. Please see RFR for specifics.
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking grant proposals to address the interaction between North Atlantic right whales and the lobster fishery. Proposals should focus on monitoring NARW presence, analyzing co-occurrence with trap fisheries, and testing innovative gear to mitigate harmful interactions. The response deadline is set for December 27, 2027, providing ample time for thorough research and proposal preparation.
The buyer aims to fund research projects that monitor the North Atlantic right whale's presence, analyze its interactions with trap fisheries, and develop gear to reduce negative interactions with the lobster fishery.
- Design and implement monitoring protocols for NARW presence.
- Collect and analyze data on co-occurrence between NARWs and trap fisheries.
- Identify and test innovative gear solutions to minimize harmful interactions.
- Prepare and submit a detailed research proposal including methodology and expected outcomes.
- Research proposal including objectives and methodology.
- Budget breakdown for grant funds allocated.
- Timeline for research activities and project milestones.
- Qualifications of the research team and relevant experience.
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- No specific budget range provided for proposals.
- Details on specific innovative gear types are not mentioned.
- Limited information on existing data related to NARW interactions.
- No specifics on the required length or format of the proposals.
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