Project Grant 2135035
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$280K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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