ARLINGTON, VA — December 12, 2015 — The following was released by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC):
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is requesting proposals for collaborative research projects to receive funding under the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s (MAFMC) 2016-2017 Collaborative Fisheries Research Program. The goal of this initiative is to enhance the science used in the management of Mid-Atlantic fisheries and to facilitate collaboration among scientists, fishermen, and other fishery stakeholders. Approximately $600,000 is available to support an anticipated 3-6 research projects. Priority will be given to proposals that include a strong collaborative component. Proposals should be submitted in electronic format (Adobe PDF format preferred; MS Word accepted) to Andrew Loftus, ASMFC/MAFMC Collaborative Research Funding Coordinator, via email aloftus@andrewloftus.com by 6 PM, February 12, 2016.
View the ASMFC’s request for proposals
For more information, please contact Andrew Loftus at 410.295.5997.