University Of Rhode Island C

THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND THROUGH THIS FUNDING WILL ESTABLISH THE PARTNERSHIP FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD (PRESS). THE GOAL OF PRESS IS TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM ALLOWING A NIMBLE AND RAPID RESPONSE TO CRITICAL ISSUES IN SEAFOOD SECURITY THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ENCOMPASSING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, STATE, FEDERAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND INDUSTRY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE FOR ASSESSMENT, SURVEILLANCE, AND MITIGATION OF RISKS TO SEAFOOD SECURITY AND EXTENSION AND TRAINING OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE ABLE TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN SEAFOOD SECURITY. PROJECT OBJECTIVES ARE TO: 1) IDENTIFY EMERGING ISSUES AFFECTING SEAFOOD PRODUCTION, WITH A FOCUS IN INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT AND FOOD SECURITY; 2) DEVELOP A RESEARCH INNOVATION AND IDEA INCUBATOR DRIVEN BY STAKEHOLDER INPUT THAT RAPIDLY RESPONDS TO EMERGING ISSUES; 3) DEVELOP AND/OR ENHANCE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PORTALS; AND 4) PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER GEARED FOR INDUST

11.469 - Congressionally Identified Awards and Projects

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]

Project Grant (B)

Rhode Island USA

None

NA22OAR4690635

NA22OAR4690635_000

SAI EXEMPT

Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education

1305N2 DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

1333BR DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA