Project Grant 2245248
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$378K
Federal Agency
Division of Ocean Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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