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Contact: Reid Cairme
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MAUI NOW: Ocean and Atmospheric Agency Funds UH Marine Projects
Washington,
Jul 26 -
Hawaii’s congressional delegation announced the award of $2,275,356 to the University of Hawai’i for the conservation, protection and monitoring of Hawaii’s marine environment.
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka, US Representative Mazie K. Hirono and US Representative Colleen Hanabusa joined in making the announcement on Tuesday.
“I have been proud to support scientific research and educational programs throughout my career that improve our lives through discovery and development. These grants will advance efforts to protect our environment, resources, and communities from both man-made and natural threats such as climate change and tsunamis. I will continue to support these and similar programs that work with local agencies and organizations to make a more secure Hawai’i,” said Sen. Akaka.
The funding is provided by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration through six grants. A portion of the funds will be used to increase public understanding of tsunamis and warming ocean temperatures.
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