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Ecosystem-based Management
Enhance understanding of the interconnections between the marine
ecosystem and the adjacent watersheds (Announcement of Opportunity)
Establish nutrient criteria for coastal waters, tools to better
understand the relationship between watershed land uses and the
resulting nutrient loading problem in coastal waters (Gulf of Mexico
Alliance)
Identify gaps in habitat information, including as a first step high
resolution bathymetry, data sharing, regional habitat strategies (Gulf
of Mexico Alliance)
Examine the role of humans as an integral part of an ecosystem (NOAA
2006-2011 Strategic Plan)
Expanding environmental education to improve stewardship (Gulf of
Mexico Alliance)
Develop forecasts to predict ecological and socioeconomic impacts
(Announcement of Opportunity)
Geospatial Data/Information and Visualization in Environmental Science
Focus on data integration techniques and geospatial technologies,
decision support tools that enable improved regional ecosystem policy,
management and forecasting (Announcement of Opportunity)
Climate Change and Climate Variability Effects on Regional Ecosystems
Focus climate change and climate variability effects upon marine
ecosystems and the socio-economic well being of the region and adjacent
watersheds (Announcement of Opportunity)
Take advantage of remote sensing technologies such as aerial
photography, LIDAR, tide and water level gages, and land elevation
benchmark stations [to] assist the Gulf Coast states to scientifically
address their wetland restoration efforts (Alliance White Paper)
Predicting and mitigating against coastal hazards (GCOOS)
Interdisciplinary research designed to help regions respond to climate
challenges (Announcement of Opportunity)
Coastal Hazards and Resiliency
Research in this Theme encompasses the physical and biological systems
as well as, the socio-economic dimensions associated with coastal
hazards (Announcement of Opportunity)
Initiate collaborative efforts to address eutrophication, elevated
bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, and toxic contamination
of fish and wildlife. (Gulf of Mexico Alliance)
Emphasize coastal hazards impacts on coastal habitats of the Northern
Gulf of Mexico based on weather, water quality, and impacts on human
health and recreational uses of the coastal environment (Gulf of Mexico
Alliance)
Research oceanographic current models to identify and help where marine
debris accumulates on the surface and sea floor (Announcement of
Opportunity)
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