Multifaceted Fisheries and Ecosystem Monitoring in Alabama's Marine Waters and the Gulf of Mexico - Phase II
Implementing Organization
Alabama Department of Marine Resources
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,916,603
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Funding Program
NFWF Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund GEBF
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Fish/Fish Habitats
Project Description
Monitoring recreationally and commercially important reef and estuarine species of interest in area waters of Alabama through fishery independent and dependent surveys will provide essential information for incorporation into single species and ecosystem models for assessing stock status and sustainability of the resources. Projects will also incorporate habitat characterization through side scanning of natural and man-made structures, benthic water quality monitoring of Mobile Bay and acoustic tracking of tagged fish species in area waters of Alabama.
Contact
Chris Blankenship251-861-2882
chris.blankenship@dcnr.alabama.gov
Project Website
University of South Alabama
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