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molluscan shellfish, as well as how to maximize those benefits while
avoiding, controlling, or minimizing risks.
c. Help the public, especially high risk populations, understand the
risks associated with recreational and occupational exposure to
naturally occurring pathogens (i.e., Vibrio sp.) in marine waters.
d. Help the public understand the risks associated with consumption
of seafood contaminated with marine biotoxins and the risks
associated with direct exposure to marine biotoxins.
In Fy 1994, projects were accepted through interagency agreements among federal
agencies. Some of the projects were further meted out to academia through grant
programs by those designated federal agencies. In FY 95 preproposals are being sent
out and may be awarded directly to academia, states, other federal agencies, or to
non-profit organizations depending on the projects developed and the degree of
partnering cited.
There have been developed 44 specific action items aligned under the four strategies.
The top priority action items have been highlighted for project development.
(R&D)
(M&A)
1. Methods for Identification of Indicator Organisms
Originating From Human Fecal Sources (1995); goal 1; ISSC,
NOAA, FDA, EPA, academia, industry)
2. Identification of sources of chemical contaminants and
pathogens (1994; goals #l, 3 &4; EPA, states, Toxic Substances
and Pesticides Subcommittee, GoMPPHC)
3. State ambient water quality assessment and monitoring needs
(1993; goal 4; EPA, states)
4. Atmospheric deposition research (1994; goal 3; EPA)
5. Discussion meeting- Coordination of Marine Biotoxin
Research (1993; goal 2; GoMPPHC)
6. Coordination of Marine Biotoxins Research (1995; goal 2;
FDA, NMFS, EPA, NIH)
7. Survey and classification of shellfish growing areas (1993; goal
1; states, FDA)