Marine Science
Multidisciplinary oceanographic studies
Synthesis of ecosystem structure and function
Staffing a chief scientist on interdisciplinary oceanographic cruises
Environmental impacts of oil spills on seabirds, shorebirds, and marine mammals
At-sea distribution and abundance of marine debris, plastic, and tarballs
Studies of plastic ingestion in seabirds
Shipboard sampling with line-transect methodology; analysis of line-transect data
Baseline studies for offshore oil and nearshore wave energy developments
Baseline surveys for proposed large-scale coastal developments
The biology of threatened/endangered marine mammals
NEPA documentation and permitting support focusing on marine mammals and threatened/endangered marine mammals
Rapid response to at-sea oil spills to assess acute impacts and guide habitat protection efforts
Design and implementation of studies to assess long-term impacts and recovery of wildlife and their habitats
Species-specific studies focused on endangered species and species of conservation concern
Subject matter experts for review of issues pertaining to marine birds and mammals
Litigation support
At-sea sampling with line-transect methodology; analysis of line-transect data
Studies and monitoring of populations and biology of nesting seabirds
Baseline studies at offshore oil and nearshore wave-energy developments
Radar-based studies of movement patterns, spatial abundance, and flight altitudes
Studies and technical expertise for endangered seabirds (e.g., Kittlitz’s Murrelet, Newell’s Shearwater, Hawaiian Petrel, Spectacled Eider, Steller’s Eider)
Baseline surveys for proposed large-scale coastal developments
Impacts of marine fisheries on seabirds
NEPA documentation and permitting support focusing on seabirds and threatened/endangered seabirds
