Table of Contents
List of Tables 2
Executive Summary 3
Introduction 6
Goals and Objectives 6
Section I: Status of Award Activities 7
Education Goal 1: Prepare the future workforce for marine and fisheries sciences 7
Objective 1.1: Recruit students from under-represented groups into marine and fisheries
science disciplines 7
Objective 1.2: Increase retention and degree completion rates for students in marine and
fisheries sciences programs 9
Objective 1.3: Assess the value-added outcomes of degree
programs in marine and
Fisheries sciences at the partner institutions 12
Objective 1.4: Link students to professional networks and employment opportunities in
marine and fisheries sciences 12