Collaborating with NOAA laboratories to advance marine environmental DNA (EDNA) science

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $121,786 to Rockefeller University under a Cooperative Agreement from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022. The award supports collaborations with NOAA laboratories to advance marine environmental DNA (eDNA) science under the Ocean Exploration program (CFDA 11.011).

Through this cooperative agreement, Rockefeller University will work directly with NOAA laboratories to deliver products and services focused on discovery and advancing knowledge of largely unknown ocean areas using state-of-the-art technologies. Specifically, the university will partner with NOAA scientists to develop eDNA techniques for exploring ocean ecosystems and gaining a better understanding of marine biodiversity. The $121,786 in federal funding will support this collaborative work between the academic institution and NOAA laboratories over the one-year period.