Project Grant 2235138
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL 33199, USA
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