Oyster larval transport hydrodynamic modeling for the herring BAY sanctuary maryland

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), a division of the Department of Defense, awarded the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science a cooperative agreement valued at $114,996.43 under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630). The award, effective September 23, 2025, with completion targeted for March 22, 2027, funds hydrodynamic modeling research focused on oyster larval transport within the Herring Bay Sanctuary in Maryland.

Under this cooperative agreement, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will deliver hydrodynamic modeling services and research outputs designed to advance understanding of oyster larval transport dynamics in the designated sanctuary. The research supports the Department of Defense's broader mission objectives through applied environmental science research that informs marine ecosystem management and restoration efforts. Work will be performed at the recipient's facility in Cambridge, Maryland, consistent with the program's emphasis on university-led research addressing coastal engineering and ecosystem management challenges.