The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $200,549 Project Grant under the Marine Mammal Data Program (CFDA 11.439) to Sea Research Foundation Inc., doing business as Mystic Aquarium, for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The key objectives of this grant are to: 1) Ensure 7-day-a-week coverage for marine mammal hotline response, rehabilitation care, and improved data collection in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Fishers Island, New York; 2) Improve data management processes to comply with new Marine Mammal Research and Response Act regulations; 3) Enhance data collection on infectious diseases in live stranded cetaceans; 4) Build outreach and accessibility for underserved communities; and 5) Develop partnerships with the fishing community to raise awareness for stranding and entanglement response. The grant will support Mystic Aquarium's marine mammal research, rehabilitation, and education efforts across the Northeast region.
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