Synthesizing knowledge and filling critical data gaps in the

The project titled Synthesizing knowledge and filling critical data gaps in the management of multi-jurisdictional finfish: cobia and tripletail is an initiative managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The primary objective of the work is to address critical data gaps regarding stock identification, population exchange rates, movement patterns, and life history parameters essential for the stock assessment of cobia and tripletail. To achieve this, the project will utilize existing receiver infrastructure and deploy additional strategic arrays to improve detection capabilities, building upon previous research conducted by the FWC-FWRI and USGS. Administratively, the project involves a cost-reimbursable subaward from the University of South Florida to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the amount of 266,760.00 dollars. The performance period for this specific award is scheduled from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This effort is tied to solicitation number F5721 and focuses on enhancing the scientific understanding necessary for the effective management of these multi-jurisdictional fish species.