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Deadline for Proposals September 20, 2019
NOAA Fisheries, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council, is soliciting research proposals under the Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program. Proposals are due by 5 PM Eastern Daylight Time, September 20, 2019.
Read the official announcement for details on the program and how to apply »
Sea Scallop Sales Pay for Research
Successful applicants are awarded pounds of scallops that have been “set aside” to pay for research expenses; no federal funds are provided. Researchers and fishermen partner to harvest awarded scallops, and the proceeds are used to fund the research and compensate fishing industry partners.
The New England Fishery Management Council sets the research priorities, and NOAA Fisheries administers the competition, oversees awarded projects, and oversees set-aside harvest activities. The research set-aside programs are designed to inform resource management decisions and improve stock assessments. Proposals are evaluated for scientific merit and for relevance to scallop fishery management.
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Questions?
Contact Cheryl Corbett, Cooperative Programs Specialist, 508.280.2796
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