Coastal Riverine Fish Dynamics and Marsh-Mangrove Habitat Use in Shark River Slough, Florida
The Fort Worth District seeks statements of interest for a $155K base period study on fish and habitat use in Florida's Shark River Slough, with potential for follow-on funding.
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Funder: Department of Defense
Due Dates: April 21, 2025 (Statements of Interest due by 10:00 AM CT) | March 31, 2025 (Questions due by Noon CT)
Funding Amounts: Base period: ~$155,000 for 12 months; up to $914,300 total with four 12-month option periods (subject to funding)
Summary: Supports research on fish dynamics and habitat use in the marsh-mangrove ecotone of Shark River Slough, Florida, to inform Everglades restoration efforts.
Key Information: Open only to members of the South Florida-Caribbean and Gulf Coast CESU; only Statements of Interest are requested at this stage.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District, seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) for a cooperative research project focused on the dynamics of coastal riverine fish and their use of marsh-mangrove habitats in Shark River Slough, Florida. The project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and aims to monitor how fish assemblages in the marsh-mangrove ecotone respond to hydrological changes resulting from restoration activities. The research will contribute to long-term datasets, inform ecosystem management, and support the evaluation of restoration progress.
The project will involve field sampling, data analysis, and reporting on fish abundance, movement, and community structure, with a focus on both native and invasive species. The work will directly support the RECOVER Monitoring and Assessment Plan and contribute to public knowledge and management of the Everglades ecosystem.
