AK-25-03b, Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Cetaceans in Lower Cook Inlet
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement focused on Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Cetaceans in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska. The project aims to collect and analyze data on the acoustic and oceanographic environment to document the occurrence of various whale species, including humpback, right, fin, minke, killer, and beluga whales, while also assessing the impact of anthropogenic noise sources. This initiative is crucial for understanding marine mammal trends in relation to oceanographic conditions and will involve substantial collaboration with BOEM scientists. The total funding available for this opportunity is $409,000, with a minimum award of $400,000, and proposals must be submitted by September 22, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Najma Shaikh at najma.shaikh@bsee.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
This Program Announcement describes the specific projects that may be awarded to the universities or eligible groups identified. All awards are premised on receipt of an acceptable proposal. This is not an open solicitation for proposals.This announcement is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project(s):Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Cetaceans in Lower Cook InletOpen to:Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESUs): Pacific Northwest.The award will be a cooperative agreement (see Eligibility Information below). This involves substantial involvement by BOEM scientists in various aspects of study development and/or study conduct.Eligibility InformationResearch projects are required to have a staff member of the applying organization as the Principal Investigator (PI). Cooperative research between interested organizations-i.e., state agencies, public universities, and non-profits in affected states-is always encouraged.
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