The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $144,000 Cooperative Agreement to Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc. under CFDA 11.472 Unallied Science Program. The purpose of this grant is to enhance the recipient's ability to independently conduct protected species research and recovery activities in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, one of the world's largest fully protected marine conservation areas. Specific goals include:
- Hands-on training for the recipient's staff in monitoring and intervention for endangered Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles through integration into NOAA's existing Laysan Island research camp.
- Supporting the recipient's independent protected species research and intervention initiatives across the Papahanaumokuakea islands and atolls, particularly during marine debris survey and removal operations.
- Expanding the recipient's research capabilities in future years to include additional protected species like corals.
The anticipated outcomes include collecting critical data on protected species in remote areas and increasing lifesaving interventions for injured and entangled wildlife within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
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