The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) awarded a $4,750,000 Project Grant under the Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs (CFDA 19.017) to co-fund with the Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP) the construction of a scientific research vessel for the Pacific Community (SPC). The vessel will be used to conduct oceanographic surveys to assess the impact of ecosystem changes on tuna fisheries in the Pacific region. The award was made on September 30, 2024, with a targeted completion date of January 1, 2025. The Pacific Community, an international development organization serving the Pacific Islands, will be responsible for implementing this project.
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