Toxic Contaminants and Effects in Salish Sea Ecosystem
Evaluate the extent to which toxic contaminants have negatively impacted the recovery of threatened or endangered salmon, killer whales, and their prey in the Salish Sea.
Blue Economy
Collaboration to include NOAA instruments and staff on Viking Great Lakes Cruises
NOAA scientists will serve on the Viking Scientific Advisory Committee and join Viking expeditions in the Great Lakes to conduct research focused on changes in the region’s weather, climate, ecosystems, and maritime heritage resources.
Exploration of Unmanned ROV Technology to Cross-NOAA Mission Applications
Increase ocean and atmospheric observations by improving uncrewed surface vehicle technologies. Efforts will include the technology transfer, integration, and field trials of the ASVCO2™ sensor.
Transfer and Development of Finfish and Shellfish Aquaculture Techniques
Foster tribal business and economic development opportunities by assessing the feasibility of commercial land-based or marine netpen production of sabelfish (“black cod”), as well as an integrated, multi-trophic aquaculture approach that uses giant red sea cucumber.