Funding being offered for projects to better protect people from sharks
UP to $200,000 is being offered to any person or group who can help find strategies to minimise the risk of NSW beachgoers from being attacked by sharks. Find out how you can get involved.
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THE world’s best and brightest are being encouraged to apply for funding to develop innovative projects to help protect beachgoers from shark interactions.
“This is a third round of $200,000 which is available to support projects which align with the key objective of the Strategy to increase protection for bathers from shark interactions while minimising harm to sharks or other animals,” NSW Department of Primary Industries Deputy Director General, Fisheries, Dr Geoff Allan said.
“The Shark Management Strategy Grants Program invites technology developers, researchers, organisations, educational institutions, businesses and individuals to apply for funding.
“This funding program is helping give us real information in how we can better protect beachgoers from the risk of shark bite.”
Dr Allan said this is just one component of the NSW Government’s $16 million Shark Management Strategy which showcases new and emerging technologies to help build on existing science to mitigate against shark interactions with beachgoers.
“I look forward to seeing what the world has to offer in protecting NSW residents from the risk of shark interactions,” Dr Allan said.
Applicants will first need to complete an expression of interest (EOI) form. For more detail go to DPI’s website.
