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Trophic Interactions and Habitat Requirements of Gulf of Mexico Bryde's Whales

Implementing Organization

US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$2,312,275

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

Marine Mammals

Project Description

The Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whale population occurs in a small region along the shelf-break near the De Soto Canyon in the northeastern Gulf and is estimated to include 33 individuals with very low levels of genetic diversity. As a result, this population

Contact

Lance P. Garrison
305-361-4488
lance.garrison@noaa.gov
Project Website
Project Partners

NOAA

Affiliated Institutions

None

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