Support for the ocean animal response and research alliance (OARRA) to continue the development of a dedicated sustainable mortality response program in order to examine and collect level a, B, and…

This federal Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Mammal Data Program (CFDA 11.439) provides $200,008 to the Ocean Animal Response And Research Alliance, Inc. (OARRA) to continue the development of a dedicated sustainable mortality response program in Los Angeles County. The funding supports OARRA's efforts to examine and collect critical Level A, B, and C data on dead-stranded and floating marine animals, including providing a dedicated response vehicle to enhance efficiency and capabilities. Additionally, the grant enables OARRA to further build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive first response staff, volunteer roster, and internship program, as well as develop innovative data sharing and management models. These activities are aimed at sustaining equitable behaviors, communication, collaboration, innovation, and creativity within OARRA's network as it delivers on its mission of marine mammal research and conservation.

Support for the ocean animal response and research alliance (OARRA) to continue the development of a dedicated sustainable mortality response program in order to examine and collect level a, B, and C data on dead-stranded and floating marine animals in LOS angeles county. Provide a dedicated response vehicle to increase the efficiency and capability of response to and examination of marine mammal mortalities. Continue to build a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive first response staff, volunteer roster, and internship program. Further develop an innovative and accessible data sharing and data management model. These programs are critical to OARRA's commitment to sustaining equitable behaviors that will fuel communication, collaboration, innovation, and creativity with our network participants as we deliver on our mission.