OpportunityTitle: Cooperative Research Program (CRP)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants who are not commercial or recreational fisherman must have commercial or recreational fishermen participating in their project. There must be a written agreement with a fisherman describing the involvement in the project activity and the estimated dollar amount to be provided to that fisherman in compensation for his involvement.
Description: The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) provides opportunity to compete for financial assistance for projects seeking to improve and strengthen the relationship between fisheries researchers from NMFS, state fishery agencies, and universities and the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial) in the Gulf of Mexico (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX), South Atlantic (FL, NC, SC, GA) and Caribbean (USVI and Puerto Rico). The program bolsters partnerships by providing a way for involving commercial and recreational fishermen in the collection of fundamental fisheries information in support of management and regulatory options. This program addresses NOAA&apos;s mission to &quot;Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through an Ecosystem Approach to Management.&quot;
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Work
GrantorContactText: Dax Ruiz &lt;br/&gt;State/Federal Liaison Branch &lt;br/&gt;Phone: (727)824-5324