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NOAA SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program Funding Opportunity

NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) is seeking proposals for the Bluefin Tuna Research Program to advance science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - ERA Production, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) - Eligible Applicants: - Institutions of higher education - Nonprofits - Commercial organizations - Individuals - State, local, and Indian Tribal governments - Federal agencies and foreign entities are excluded - Research Priorities: - Tissue sampling for genomics - DNA sampling from recreational fisheries - Evaluation of spawning areas - Large-scale tagging experiments - Integration of satellite remote sensing and oceanographic modeling - Collaboration: - Proposals demonstrating collaboration with ICCAT's Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Research Program are strongly encouraged - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $600,000 - Individual awards: $25,000 to $300,000 - Up to five awards expected - Period of Performance: - Projects may be funded for a single year (up to 18 months) or as multiyear awards not exceeding four years - Future funding contingent on availability - Unique Requirements: - Focus on mixing and movement between eastern and western Atlantic bluefin tuna populations - Emphasis on integration of environmental modeling and satellite data - Collaboration with international partners (ICCAT) - No specific OEMs or commercial products are mentioned; this is a research services opportunity.

Description

This funding opportunity aims to advance science-based fisheries management for Atlantic bluefin tuna by improving understanding of fisheries, total abundance, and biology, particularly the effects of mixing and movement between eastern and western Atlantic populations. The program supports multi-year research in collaboration with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and other partners. Proposals demonstrating collaboration with ICCAT are strongly encouraged. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, excluding federal agencies and foreign entities.

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