Project Grant 2049117
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$794K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA
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