Honda Marine Science Foundation Supports New Conservation Projects across America
On a mission to preserve coastal areas for future generations, Honda Marine Science Foundation announced its support of five research projects that implement living shoreline approaches to protect coastal habitat threatened by climate change. Grant recipients for 2020 are California Sea Grant, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge, Orange County Coastkeeper, and The Nature Conservancy. Honda Marine Science Foundation annually awards up to $400,000 in grant funds to conservation organizations.
Living shorelines are natural approaches to protecting coastal habitats and surrounding communities while promoting harmonious interaction between humans and the ocean. In addition to increasing coastal resilience, living shorelines improve water quality, provide habitat for marine species, and help to protect against erosion.
“Honda Marine Science Foundation is committed to advancing bold new approaches to protect our coastal areas from the threat of climate change,” said Raminta Jautokas, Honda Marine Science Foundation board member. “Our 2020 grant recipients are pioneering coastal preservation techniques that are showing great promise in efforts to restore our most vulnerable marine habitats.”
2020 Honda Marine Science Foundation Grant Recipients
During the grant funding period,Honda Marine Science Foundation works closely with organizations to support the progress of their research projects. Here is a brief look at each of the five projects:
To learn more about Honda Marine Science Foundation and how to apply for grant funding, visit marinescience.honda.com.
