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A -- MARINE TROPHIC INTERACTIONS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC SOL 52ABNF500080 DUE 032895 POC For a copy of the solicitation, call Klint Demetrio at 206-526-4499. For further information, call Contract Specialist Jan Sullivan at 206-526-6032 Conduct a study of the trophic dynamics of key fish species that are major sources of predation mortality on commercially important stocks or that may be competitors for resources with marine mammals and birds. Tasks include: (1) preserved stomach samples of fish or invertebrate species collected, identify, count and weigh; (2) assistance in collection of stomachs, plankton/benthic samples is required; (3) multivariate statistical analysis of the Bering Sea food habits database; (4) research on pinniped, fish, and bird trophic interactions is required; and (5) generate information on the life history of Atka mackerel. The contract period of performance for the base year shall begin 09/01/95 and shall include two additional one- year option periods. All responsible sources may submit proposals which will be considered by the agency. (0060)

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