Subtidal and Intertidal Habitats and Invertebrate Biota in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska

This study will be a collaborative approach to provide a better understanding of invertebrate biota including distribution, habitat, densities, productivity and larval transport of marine bivalves. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT 1. Provide Susan Saupe, Director of Science and Research, to support historical data extraction and through source identification; support field survey efforts through site recommendations, logistical support, and direct expertise in the field; and provide expert advice and support on study report efforts. 2. Charter appropriate DOI carded aircraft and/or vessels for intertidal and/or subtidal survey operations in lower Cook Inlet. 3. Identify and provide any additional historical data from CIRCAC or CIRCAC known sources that NPS does not have and may be available and available for adding into the historical database. 4. Incorporate historical hydrocarbon data from the study area into CIRCACâ¿¿s existing project with AXIOM (through the Alaska Ocean Observing System, or AOOS) that has goals to compile, visualize, and serve on-line background hydrocarbon and other contaminants data from Cook Inlet. Ensure integration of data into existing on-line AOOS area data portals, such as the Cook Inlet Response Tool developed by CIRCAC and AOOS. 5. Work with NPS to develop recommendations for future hydrocarbon sampling in Cook Inlet and methods to ensure integration of future hydrocarbon data into the on-line data portals. 6. Meet with NPS staff after field se...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Natural Resources Source Type: funding