We engage in empirical science to support responsible management and diverse uses of complex marine environments. We provide specialized approaches, innovative technologies, and technical expertise for the assessment, monitoring and management of marine resources.
Many of the important features to determine health and function in soft bottom environments (sand and mud) exist beneath the sediment surface. We employ a novel imaging technique (SPI/PV), that allows us to rapidly document and characterize the benthic environment in a cost-effective, robust, and scientifically defensible manner.
We are experts at characterizing marine resources associated with hard habitats, using non-invasive tools such as ROVs, high-resolution video, and photogrammetry. Using these tools, we support scientific messaging, critical decision-making, and engage stakeholders.
We monitor fisheries resources in marine and estuarine environments using standard and non-extractive methods and provide desktop services (e.g., Fisheries Monitoring Plans, COP sections, monitoring reports) to a diverse clientele. Our extensive experience in fisheries planning, permitting, sampling, and analysis supports our clients through all phases of their project needs.
Our expertise encompasses sound propagation, impact and animal behavioral modelling, underwater noise assessment, reporting and monitoring. We are leaders in science education for underwater noise.
Our team of QMAs provides §106 SHPO/THPO consultation support, community engagement, investigation, identification of protected cultural resources, Marine Archaeological Resource Assessments (MARAs), and monitoring.
