Cooperative Research Program
Department Of Commerce, National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration
This program facilitates and provides funding for the partnering of the fishing industry, fishermen, and other stakeholders with federal and university scientists to collect fundamental fisheries information. The information collected through well-designed and scientifically valid cooperative research programs helps improve the information base for single species, as well as multispecies and ecosystem assessment models.
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Helps fishermen and the fishing industry work with scientists to gather important information about fish populations. This research improves understanding of fish species and ecosystems.
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Provides an opportunity for commercial and recreational fishermen, fishing industry, and other stakeholders to partner with federal and university scientists. Participants become involved in collecting fundamental fisheries information, improving understanding of fisheries data, enhancing the credibility of information for management, and contributing to survey design and implementation. It fosters mutual understanding and improves access to vessels and time at sea for research.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: fishing
Region: United States, regional
Other Criteria: commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, fishing industry stakeholders, other stakeholders interested in fisheries research, partner with NOAA Fisheries and university scientists
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This program offers funding up to $12,000,000 (minimum $12,000,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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