Please note that the following funding that has become available: The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, in partnership with the National Marine Fisheries Service, has announced a request for research proposals for projects aimed at enhancing conservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Up to $80,000 is available through this funding opportunity. Proposals must focus on innovative and practical ways to help dolphins survive in the wild. Research topics may include: · Characterizing various aspects of human interactions (i.e. dolphin tourism, feeding, harassment, etc.) with wild bottlenose dolphins; · Assessing dolphin depredation on recreational and commercial fisheries; or · Providing a comprehensive outreach strategy to inform the public of harmful interactions. The full funding announcement, including priorities and submission guidelines, can be viewed at http://www.masgc.org/funding/dolphinRFP.pdf. The deadline for proposals is Feb. 1. For details, contact Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium Director LaDon Swann at (251) 648-5877 or swanndl@auburn.edu <mailto:swanndl@auburn.edu>. Erin Fougères NOAA/NMFS/SER Stranding Program Administrator 263 13^th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701