June 26, 2015 — WASHINGTON – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended a dozen Massachusetts-based marine research programs receive funding this year including more than $900,000 for UMass Dartmouth to conduct four projects whose aim is to  improve the cost-effectiveness and capacity of programs to observe fish.

Some of the money will be used to maximize fishing opportunities and jobs; increase the quality and quantity of domestic seafood; and improve fishery information from U.S. territories.

The programs will be conducted through the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program.

The Department of Commerce must still sign off on the projects before applicants will receive funding.

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