Silver Spring, MD September 2020:

IBSS was awarded a Task Order with NOAA Fisheries to provide biological technician services to the Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO).

PIRO works toward the conservation and management of domestic and international marine resources by integrating science with management and policy decision making.

IBSS will deliver services that include:

Marine mammal stranding response supportCaptive care of marine animals for short‐term rehabilitation supportEndangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) consultations and rulemaking supportOutreach and education support

As a trusted NOAA partner for more than 20 years, IBSS looks forward to continuing our ongoing service to NOAA Fisheries while supporting our goal of providing “tech for science”.