Effects of nitrogen sources and plankton food-web dynamics on habitat quality for the larvae of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico
Implementing Organization
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,613,288
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 4: NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Fish/Fish Habitats
Project Description
The largest recreational fisheries in the U.S. occur in the Gulf of Mexico, including economically important species such as bluefin, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna. Atlantic bluefin tuna are highly migratory and spawn in the Gulf of Mexico, but are distri
Contact
John Lamkin305-361-4226
john.lamkin@noaa.gov
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None