The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is accepting proposals to manage a short-term research program focusing on Mid-Atlantic habitat and fisheries productivity, as they relate to the Council’s managed fisheries. The Council has $250,000 available to fund projects that will focus on blue water fish habitat issues, with an emphasis on the use of natural and/or artificial reefs and their ability to maintain/enhance fish habitat productivity. The Council seeks to partner with an organization that would be contracted to manage this effort.
Proposals are due by close of business August 21, 2015.
Please see the RFP below for details and instructions for submitting proposals.
Request for Proposals: Habitat Research