This funding supports multi-year research to enhance understanding of Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries, total abundance, and biology, particularly the effects of mixing and movement between eastern and western populations. Proposals demonstrating collaboration with ICCAT and its partners are strongly encouraged to contribute to improved science-based fisheries management.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, and state, local, and Indian Tribal governments. Federal agencies and foreign entities are excluded.
