CWN's primary project objectives are to: 1) maintain essential stranding response program operations and rehabilitation of marine mammals, including through the addition of a seasonal stranding team…

The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $133,322 Project Grant to Audubon Nature Institute, Inc. (doing business as Audubon Aquarium Of The Americas) under the Marine Mammal Data Program (CFDA 11.439). The grant funding supports the Coastal Wildlife Network's (CWN) objectives to: 1) Maintain essential stranding response program operations and rehabilitation of marine mammals, including adding a seasonal stranding team in Southwest Louisiana; 2) Develop relationships with local communities to enhance stranding response knowledge; and 3) Enhance response capabilities and data collection to continue growing baseline data for Louisiana, particularly in Southwest Louisiana, by improving quality and consistency in level A, B, and C data collection as outlined by NOAA. The project period runs from Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024. Audubon Nature Institute is a non-profit organization focused on conservation, education, and community engagement related to wildlife and the environment in Louisiana.

CWN's primary project objectives are to: 1) maintain essential stranding response program operations and rehabilitation of marine mammals, including through the addition of a seasonal stranding team in southwest louisiana 2) develop relationships with local communities, including in southwest louisiana, to enhance stranding response knowledge 3) enhance response capabilities and data collection to continue growing baseline data for louisiana by improving quality and consistency in level a, B, and C data collection outlined by NOAA and post-UME sampling protocols for marine mammals especially in southwest louisiana