Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Conservation, Recovery, and Monitoring Progra. Phase I
Implementing Organization
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MS DEQ)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$9,933,900
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
Marine Mammals
Project Description
Engage state and federal agencies, academic institutions and conservation organizations to bolster the capacity of MississippiaTMs marine mammal and sea turtle stranding network. The overall goal is to improve response to injured or dead animals and develop a consistent scientific understanding of the causes of mortality to inform management actions in the state.
Contact
Melanie Green601-961-5171
melanie_green@deq.state.ms.us
Project Website
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Mississippi State University, Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, University of Southern Mississippi
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