This federal Project Grant award of $200,008 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Mammal Data Program (CFDA 11.439) supports the Ocean Animal Response and Research Alliance (OARRA), a non-profit organization, to continue developing a dedicated, sustainable mortality response program for examining and collecting data on dead-stranded and floating marine animals in Los Angeles County. The grant funds the provision of a dedicated response vehicle to enhance the efficiency and capability of response to and examination of marine mammal mortalities. It also supports building a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive first response staff, volunteer roster, and internship program. Additionally, the award enables OARRA to further develop an innovative and accessible data sharing and data management model. These efforts are critical to OARRA's mission of sustaining equitable behaviors that foster communication, collaboration, innovation, and creativity within their network.
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