Research Contract for Picoplankton Size Spectra and Drivers of Change
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch Contract for Picoplankton Size Spectra and Drivers of Change
Awarded 23 May 2024
Awarded23 May 2024
Value£59,862.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago10mo term
Awarded 23 May 2024Expired 28 Mar 2025
About
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to The Marine Biological Association of the UK for research addressing gaps in understanding of picoplankton, as identified in years 1 and 2 of the project.
The work focused on drivers of change and size spectra, recognizing the strong influence of the smallest organisms on the larger plankton asset.
The contract value was AUD 59,862.
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