The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has a federal contract opportunity available to coordinate a new program called Dolphin SMART. Developed in collaboration with NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, the National Marine Sanctuary Program, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and the local community, the program will recognize wild dolphin charter operators who conduct their tours in an environmentally responsible manner. The contract also involves completing some tasks for a similar program called Blue Star, which will recognize dive and snorkel operators that work as partners with the Sanctuary to protect the coral reef ecosystem. The deadline for bids on this contract opportunity is Monday, September 18th. To receive a copy of the contract and review the requested quotations, please contact Cheva Heck at the Florida Keys National Marine Sancutary via e-mail at cheva.heck@noaa.gov or via phone at 305-809-4700.