SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
This grant funds research to improve science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna by enhancing understanding of their biology, abundance, and movement, especially through collaboration with ICCAT partners.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$300,000 per award; ~$600,000 total program funding; awards may last up to 4 years
Summary: Supports research to advance science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with focus on abundance, biology, and population dynamics.
Description
This opportunity supports research to improve science-based management of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with emphasis on understanding fisheries, total abundance, biology, and the effects of mixing and movement between eastern and western Atlantic populations. Projects should align with priorities set by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), and collaborations with ICCAT partners are strongly encouraged. The program aims to generate actionable data and insights that inform effective fisheries management and conservation strategies.
