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NOAA seeks proposals for bycatch reduction research and technology development in U.S. fisheries

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office of Sustainable Fisheries is seeking proposals for research and technology development to reduce bycatch in U.S. fisheries. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce (DOC) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries - Solicitation Details: - Competitive grants under the National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - Open to non-Federal researchers: individuals, higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state, local, territorial, Alaska Native, and Indian tribal governments - Federal agencies are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Applied research and development of innovative fishing practices - Gear technologies and modifications - Avoidance programs and techniques to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality in commercial, recreational, and aquaculture fisheries - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must address priorities for overfished stocks and protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act - Focus on minimizing bycatch and habitat impacts as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; emphasis is on engineering solutions and applied research - Funding: - Expected to fund 20-30 projects - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $400,000 - Total available funding up to $4,600,000

Description

This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, by developing improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies. The program supports the development and testing of fishing gears and approaches to reduce bycatch and post-release mortality in commercial and recreational fisheries. It aims to address the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requirements to minimize bycatch and habitat impacts. Funding is available for projects that develop technologies, gear modifications, avoidance programs, and improved fishing practices to reduce bycatch impacts, especially for overfished stocks and protected species.

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