March 15, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries has selected 13 projects for 2021-2022 awards through the Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside (RSA) Program. The selected projects focus on research priorities identified by the New England Fishery Management Council, which established the Sea Scallop RSA Program in 1999. The council sets priorities, and NOAA Fisheries manages the RSA competition and administers the program.
NOAA Fisheries expects to make final awards later this month. A list of selected projects and more can be accessed here.
Questions?
Contact Cheryl Corbett, Northeast Fisheries Science Center Cooperative Projects Coordinator