Virginia Coastal Program: 1999 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1999 Task 52
Grantee:
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Project Title:
Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response by the Virginia Marine Science Museum Stranding Center
Project Description as Proposed:
The VMSM Stranding Center is permitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the state of Virginia and manages the Virginia Marine Mammal Stranding Network. The Center will maintain a statewide stranding response network including a volunteer Stranding Team and cooperating organizations. The Center will respond to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings in Virginia, coordinating live animal rescue, data collection, carcass recovery and disposal. The Center will maintain the state marine mammal stranding database, publish a quarterly newsletter on Virginia strandings and provide educational outreach programs on protected marine species.
Federal Funding:
$30,008
Project Contact:
Mark Swingle, 757.437.6022
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Report: Analysis and Mapping of Virginia Marine Mammal Strandings 1991-1996; M. Swingle and S. Barco; VMSM, December 1997, and a report titled "VMSM Stranding Program: 2000 Grant Report." The report includes color-printed graphics, graphs, maps, and photographs.
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
