Project Grant 2221749
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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