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This $814,956 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Sea Grant Support program (CFDA 11.417) supports the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in conducting coastal and ocean research, education, and advisory services.

The award, active from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will enable VIMS to deliver a range of specialized marine science research, environmental monitoring, technological development, and technical support services across marine and coastal ecosystems. This includes areas such as fisheries, aquaculture, climate change, coastal resilience, and marine resource management. VIMS has significant expertise in providing these services to federal agencies through prior contract and grant work.

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