R/v kilo moana boem research cruise
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 2341956
- Recipient
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University Of Hawaii UEI NSCKLFSSABF2 Part of University Of Hawaii
- Awarding agency
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Division of Ocean Sciences
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $1,575,675
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 47.050 Geosciences
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- National Science Foundation
- Place of performance
- Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
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Description
- Abstract
- Oceanographic and geologic criteria indicate that abyssal manganese nodules may occur in the abyssal regions of the southeastern portion of the exclusive economic zone of hawaii, which has been largely unmapped and unexplored. The goals of this research project are to ground truth the occurrence of abyssal manganese nodules, determine what water column, seafloor, and sub- seafloor features exist in these abyssal regions, observe nodule distribution and abundance as well as the concomitant fauna, and collect physical samples of nodules, sediments, and biology. These data will help characterize the baseline geological and biological environment in this prospective abyssal nodule region and inform critical mineral and ecosystem resource potential. To complete this work, ship-based multibeam echosounder and backscatter data will be collectedin any regions of interest with mapping gaps. Box core equipment will be deployed at priorityregions to obtain physical sediment samples for geological (nodules, sediment composition, grain size) and biological (epifaunal and infaunal diversity, abundance, distribution as well asgenetic analysis) analyses. CTD will be cast close to box core locations to collect water samplesfor edna and basic nutrient analyses to complete the research data collection requirements. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.- subawards are not planned for this award.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,575,675 |
Quick answers
Who received award 2341956?
2341956 was awarded to University Of Hawaii by Division of Ocean Sciences (National Science Foundation) on January 1, 2024.
How much is award 2341956 worth?
$1,575,675 has been obligated on 2341956.
Which agency awarded 2341956?
Division of Ocean Sciences (National Science Foundation) awarded 2341956, with funding from National Science Foundation.
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