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BLACK ABALONE REPRODUCTION INVESTIGATION: FACILITATING CRITICAL HABITAT EXEMPTION AT SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOR ENHANCED FLEET READINESS AND UNBURDENED TESTING AND TRAINING

ID: N62473-25-2-0004 • Type: Posted
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Description

Research to understand black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) reproductive biology (using red abalone [Haliotis rufescens] as surrogates or conspecifics) is necessary to remain in compliance with the San Clemente Island (SCI) Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), and also provide a benefit to black abalone species as required under section 4(a)(3)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (16 U.S.C. 35). The SCI INRMP's main objective for black abalone is to continue to monitor and support the recovery of the black abalone population in suitable rocky intertidal habitat to increase the population at SCI, which specifically calls for efforts to investigate factors affecting larval dispersal distances, survival, and recruitment dynamics for black abalone. Federally endangered black abalone are currently present on SCI and managed under the SCI INRMP. SCI received a critical habitat exclusion for black abalone based on the determination that the Navy's SCI INRMP provides several benefits to black abalone and that thorough management efforts are included in the INRMP and implemented on the island. Continued critical habitat exclusion is crucial to support the Navy's mission on SCI. Thus, it is imperative that reproductive biology of black abalone is investigated to inform potential future translocation, outplanting, and captive breeding efforts for the species, with goals of eventual downlisting or delisting of the species at SCI and throughout its range.

Background
The grant opportunity is issued by the Commander Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) to support research on the reproductive biology of black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii). This research is necessary for compliance with the San Clemente Island (SCI) Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). The primary goal is to monitor and support the recovery of the black abalone population, which is federally endangered. Additionally, it aims to investigate factors affecting their reproductive success. This research aligns with the objectives of the Endangered Species Act and aims to facilitate critical habitat exemption for enhanced Navy operations on SCI.

Grant Details
The research tasks include:
1. Using non-invasive ultrasound technology to evaluate how ambient ocean temperatures and various seaweed diets affect gonad development in red abalone as a surrogate for black abalone.
2. Characterizing gonadal development of black abalone using validated ultrasound methods.
3. Establishing techniques to induce spawning in black abalone and refining larval culture methods.
4. Assessing the success and fitness of cultured red abalone larvae post-spawning events.
5. Evaluating environmental and dietary impacts on cultured red abalone larvae's fitness and performance.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Californian cooperative partners who qualify under DoDGARS Part 34 or 2 CFR 200. Cost sharing is not required.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a Base Period of 18 months from the date of award, followed by three optional periods, each lasting an additional 18 months.

Grant Value
The estimated total funding available for this grant opportunity is $367,721, with individual awards potentially amounting to $91,165 for each Base and Option Period.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed at San Clemente Island.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Defense (DoD)
Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.005 - Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/2/25 the Department of Defense posted grant opportunity N62473-25-2-0004 for BLACK ABALONE REPRODUCTION INVESTIGATION: FACILITATING CRITICAL HABITAT EXEMPTION AT SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND FOR ENHANCED FLEET READINESS AND UNBURDENED TESTING AND TRAINING. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.005 Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
July 2, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 4, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
July 2, 2025, 2:43 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Sept. 3, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Any Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Californian cooperative partner who qualifies under the DoDGARS Part 34 or 2 CFR 200 is eligible to apply. Please see applicable terms and conditions, provided as a separate attachment.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$367,721
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Kevin Magennis Grantor
Contact Email
duc.t.le4.civ@us.navy.mil
Email Description
email
Contact Phone
(619) 705-5566

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