A. Provide continued implementation and updating of the long island sound large whale response plan (lislwrp) (garron and digiovanni, 2017) by working with amseas staff, volunteers, and network…

The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) was awarded a $270,114 Project Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Marine Mammal Data Program to provide continued implementation and updating of the Long Island Sound Large Whale Response Plan. Specifically, AMSEAS will work with staff, volunteers, and network partners to enhance response capabilities for stranded marine mammals in New York waters, including large whales, seals, dolphins, and porpoises. AMSEAS will utilize the Incident Command System to manage response objectives, logistics, and training. Data collected through these stranding response efforts will also be used to promote marine conservation through AMSEAS's educational outreach. The period of performance for this award is September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.

A. Provide continued implementation and updating of the long island sound large whale response plan (lislwrp) (garron and digiovanni, 2017) by working with amseas staff, volunteers, and network partners to enhance response capabilities. B. Continue building capacity for response to stranded marine mammals in the NYB including large whales, seals, dolphins and porpoises by utilizing the incident command system (ICS) to manage objectives, logistics and training. C. Utilize the data collected through stranding response efforts to promote marine conservation through action during amseas's educational outreach efforts.