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This federal Cooperative Agreement award of $151,600.00 was provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417). The award will support marine resources research, education, training, and advisory services at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.

The funding will enable MIT to conduct innovative studies, provide educational experiences, and develop practical solutions for coastal and marine challenges. Specific project activities may include establishing Regional Aquaculture Communications Collaboratives, supporting workforce development for climate resilience, conducting research on American lobster populations, and developing new aquaculture technologies. The award leverages MIT's extensive expertise in emerging scientific and engineering disciplines to advance NOAA's mission in marine and coastal research, policy development, and resource management.

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