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Ports & Other Coastal Infrastructure

CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) has provided support to port authorities, local municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies, dredging contractors, shipping companies, and private industry clients in preparing environmental assessment documents and mitigation plans, performing marine habitat mapping and data collection surveys, developing and conducting monitoring programs, and assessing impacts of marine activities.

Environmental Mitigation

Science-Driven Solutions for Coastal Development

CSA’s scientific and technical staff conduct mitigation activities associated with port and harbor development, dredging, shipping and cruise ships, Liquefied Natural Gas/Oil & Gas terminals, and beach restoration and nourishment programs. These activities include:

  • Long-term biological monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom, coral reef, and seagrass habitats;
  • Habitat delineation and characterization;
  • Photomodeling to produce 3D orthomosaic visualizations of the seafloor;
  • Seagrass and coral colony relocation from impact footprints to adjacent locations;
  • Artificial reef siting and monitoring; and
  • Creation and monitoring of living shorelines.
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Diving Services

Scientific, Operational & Commercial

The dive operations at CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. represent an essential component of our services and an integral part of many of our field sampling programs that inform our nearshore projects.

CSA is a certified corporate member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), and all divers are certified in SCUBA by an internationally recognized organization and trained as specialty divers for utilizing enriched air (Nitrox). 

In addition, all divers are trained in American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid and are experienced with Federal/Industry dive safety practices as set up the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI).

CSA’s commitment to safety and excellence in our dive practices is demonstrated by our superior safety record and customer satisfaction levels. We have prepared and conducted Dive Safety Plans for the USACE, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and numerous international oil and gas operators. CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. also maintains a network of professional commercial divers to provide project-specific operational support and deepwater and ultra-deepwater capabilities.

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Integrated Service Capabilities

Turnkey Solutions for Complex Marine Environments

CSA’s extensive experience related to the environmental and social impacts of human activities in the marine environment positions us to provide services for the development of offshore renewable energy technologies.

Remote Sensing Surveys – Side-scan sonar, multibeam 3D imaging, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiling, bathymetric scanning sonar, including the deployment and use of our growing fleet of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for mapping and mosaicking;

Habitat Equivalency Analysis and Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method;

Marine Wildlife – Protected Species Observers and Marine Mammal Observers;

Acoustic Monitoring – Noise profiling and assessment, advanced acoustic detection of marine mammals;

Environmental Data and Geospatial Services (EDGS) – Web-based data and GIS applications, environmental risk management, full motion video; and

Environmental Sensitivity Indices.

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Address

8502 SW Kansas Ave.
Stuart, FL 34997

Phone

P: 772-219-3000
F: 772-219-3010

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