The U.S. Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research awarded a $559,244.09 Cooperative Agreement to the Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF), a non-profit organization, to conduct research and development for the restoration of bull kelp in Puget Sound. The funding is provided through the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), which supports a wide range of naval-relevant research and technology development initiatives. Through this award, PSRF will deliver products and services related to bull kelp restoration, including research, development, and educational activities, over a 3-year period from August 2024 to August 2027. The project aims to contribute to the sustainable management and enhancement of the Puget Sound marine ecosystem.
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