Establishes a grant program for ocean health research and development in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a grant program for scientific research and technology development to improve ocean health. It prioritizes funding for projects that benefit environmental justice populations, promote equity, and use existing technology. The Department of Environmental Protection will manage the grants for small businesses, while the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will manage a fund for high schools to develop blue-STEAM education programs.
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