; and (2) establish evaluation metrics to measure the impact and benefits of coastal seaweed farming on— (A) the marine ecosystem, including marine wildlife, biodiversity, productivity, water quality, and stored carbon; and (B) surrounding communities, including relating to the equitable distribution of costs and benefits (economic and environmental) within such communities; and (3) require monitoring and reporting relating to— (A) any adverse effects on the marine ecosystem and wildlife, including entanglements of marine life; and (B) any effects on commercial and recreational fishing. (c) Indigenous Seaweed Farming Fund (1) Establishment The Secretaries shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, jointly establish the Indigenous Seaweed Farming Fund to provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting coastal seaweed farming, including— (A) obtaining, planting, growing, and maintaining a coastal seaweed farm; (B) purchasing equipment for coastal seaweed farm operations; (C) transportation, processing, and storage of coastal seaweed farm products; (D) funding for development and use of models and measurements to identify and mitigate adverse impacts of coastal seaweed farming, including monitoring and signal buoys; and (E) to operate a coastal seaweed farm that performs restorative ecological functions, including providing essential habitat to native species. (2) Outreach The Secretaries shall— (A) conduct outreach and use existing programs and initiatives to make eligible entities aware of the Indigenous Seaweed Farming Fund; (B) solicit comments and recommendations relating to each stage of the operation of the grant program established under subsection (a); (C) solicit scientific input from eligible entities, including through public meetings noticed in advance and in such languages as are appropriate for the community