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Biden-Harris Administration invests $16.7 million for marine technology innovation through the Inflation Reduction Act

June 27, 2024

Underwater shot of two sea bass swimming in opposite directions among smaller fish in a reef. — Sea bass look for food among the schools of smaller fish in this healthy coral reef. Marine biodiversity data and information is critical for understanding the health and status of ecosystems, which is essential for coastal management, conservation, and alternative energy planning. Credit: NOAA

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $16.7 million in funding across 12 awards to support the development of innovative new technologies and public-private partnerships focused on sustainability, equity biodiversity and climate adaptation as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. These awards are part of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System’s Marine Life and Ocean Technology Transition programs.