Marine Protected Areas (MPA’s) and Marine Refuges (MR’s) in Newfoundland and Labrador help protect important species and promote their survival and recovery (e.g. Greenland shark in Hopedale Saddle MR, Atlantic cod in Hawke Channel), their habitats and ecosystems, including unique and significant aggregations of corals.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Image-based Coral Surveys at Mid-Depth Rocky Reefs in Central California’s Essential Fish Habitat and Marine Protected Areas per the attached Statement of Work (SOW).This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance
F6160-230003 - Heave Compensated Winch System Project Description :The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has a need for the manufacture and delivery one (1) heave compensated winch system, (including appropriate cable for operations) with the same specs as that is currently in use in the Pacific Region (for monitoring and research of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and marine refuges with drop camera instrumentation).
**Addendum 1 posted to extend deadline and answer questions received** This communications strategy will be used over the next two years leading up to the management review in December 2022 and through early 2023 to communicate the results of the review, along with recommendations and next steps for ongoing adaptive management of California¿s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
, such as Marine Protected Areas and Marine Refuges, as well as contributing to broader Marine Planning and Conservation Program priorities.
, such as Marine Protected Areas and Marine Refuges, as well as contributing to broader Marine Planning and Conservation Program priorities.
Data from completed datasets will be used to examine the condition of ecosystems important to managed species inside and outside of selected marine protected areas (MPA) as well as informing fishery and MPA management. See attached for additional information or further instructions.
