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NFWF accepting proposals for Vessel Strike Avoidance Technology

by American Sportfishing Association 29 May 02:06 PDT
North Atlantic Right Whale © NOAA

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is soliciting proposals to promote the development and adoption of innovative technologies that can help reduce vessel strikes of the endangered North Atlantic right whale.

NFWF anticipates awarding up to approximately $6 million in grants through this solicitation, pending availability of funding.

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