The bill would create federal grants for collaborative research on ocean acidification. Projects would pair the seafood industry with academic researchers, share expertise, and provide research or monitoring results useful to both groups. Grants would prioritize projects focused on vulnerable ecosystems and communities, supported by local stakeholders, or using seafood industry equipment for research. The Secretary would issue grant guidelines within 180 days. Federal funds could cover up to 85% of project costs, with a possible waiver of the matching requirement.
Seafood industry members, researchers, and eligible marine-dependent industries could participate in grant partnerships. The bill does not describe direct services or requirements for the public.
The bill would authorize $5 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Federal funding for a project generally could not exceed 85% of its total cost; the Secretary could waive some or all of the matching requirement under certain conditions.
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