To support cnmi coral reef projects. 1. Coordination and representation at the uscrtf and annual micronesian dues

This $286,837 federal Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (CFDA 15.875 - Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program) supports the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Division of Coastal Resources Management (DCRM) in executing five key coral reef conservation and management projects:

1. Coordination and representation at the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force and annual Micronesian dues.
2. Development of an eco-tour operator best practices certification program and learning center.
3. Production of CNMI coral reef initiative public service announcement videos.
4. Strategic communications plan update workshop and deliverable.
5. Marine monitoring and support for reef restoration against climate stressors such as thermal and predation outbreaks.

The award period spans from August 2024 to September 2028, supporting the DCRM's comprehensive efforts to protect and sustainably manage the coral reef ecosystems within the U.S. territory of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Project 2. ECO-tour operator best practices certification program and learning center. Project 3. Cnmi coral reef initiative public service announcement videos. Project 4. Strategic communications plan update workshop and deliverable. Project 5. Marine monitoring and support for reef restoration against climate stressor: thermal and predation outbreaks.