Coral Reef Assessment at Ritidan Unit, Guam NWR

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Coral Reef Assessment at Ritidan Unit, Guam NWR: 1. Characterize benthic structure and coral assemblages within the Refugeâ¿¿s boundaries.

2. Provide an inventory of all coral species found in the fore reef (lower spur and groove and upper terrace) and reef flats (i.e., back reef & reef crest) to include presence/absence of ESA listed corals.

3. Determine the presence/absence of coral disease, coral bleaching, or predation upon corals.

4. Produce a final product report that includes photos of coral species and assemblage, benthic GIS maps showing benthic structure and coral species locations, and provide measures of coral diversity, and abundance. A comparison of data collected from the transects surveyed in the previous study will be made.
Federal Grant Title: Coral Reef Assessment at Ritidan Unit, Guam NWR
Federal Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Grant Categories: Environment Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: F16AS00255
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 323346
CFDA Descriptions: Research Grants (Generic)
Current Application Deadline: Jun 6, 2016
Original Application Deadline: Jun 6, 2016
Posted Date: Jun 1, 2016
Creation Date: Jun 1, 2016
Archive Date: Jun 15, 2016
Total Program Funding: $0
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $39,982
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $39,982
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grant Announcement Contact
Robert Haverkate 360 604-2519 [email protected]
Work Email

Fish and Wildlife Service 703-358-2459