​​Marine Mammal Vulnerability to Vessels in Cook Inlet—Baseline Assessment and Scenario Tools​

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a forecast for a study titled Marine Mammal Vulnerability to Vessels in Cook Inlet—Baseline Assessment and Scenario Tools. This project aims to evaluate the sensitivity and vulnerabilities of marine mammal species by integrating sighting data with vessel traffic information within a Geographic Information System. The research will specifically focus on assessing how different levels and types of vessel activity impact these species within the Cook Inlet region. Classified under NAICS code 541715, this contract is intended to provide critical baseline assessments and develop scenario-based tools to better understand marine mammal interactions with maritime traffic. The work is centered in Cook Inlet and serves as a proactive measure to manage environmental risks associated with vessel movement. Interested parties can coordinate with designated points of contact at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for further information regarding this forecasted requirement.