CAPABILITIES

MARINE BiOTA provides highly qualified field personnel for marine and coastal environmental monitoring projects. We specialize in supporting environmental consulting firms, offshore energy developers, research institutions, and government agencies by contributing field, scientific, and regulatory expertise directly to project teams.

Contract Field Support

  • Acoustic Field Services

    Deployment, retrieval, and maintenance of acoustic recording devices; data collection and logging in offshore and coastal environments.

  • Benthic Survey Field Services

    Assistance with sediment sampling (grab/core), ROV operations, video transects, and habitat classification.

  • Protected Species Observer

    Monitoring for marine mammals and sea turtles during offshore construction and survey activities; ensuring compliance with NOAA/NMFS mitigation protocols.

  • Passive Acoustic Monitor (PAM) Operator

    Real-time acoustic monitoring and species identification using PAMGuard and other platforms.

  • Avian Monitoring

    Observation and identification of seabirds and migratory birds; documenting behavior and potential interactions with offshore structures.

Key Expertise

  • Field data quality assurance and protocol adherence

  • Compliance monitoring under ESA, MMPA, BOEM, and state regulations

  • Coordination with on-site teams, vessel crews, and regulatory representatives

  • Marine mammal and sea turtle identification

  • Real-time acoustic detection and data interpretation

Deployment-Ready

Available for short- and long-term deployments across the U.S. East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and beyond!

  • Certifications include:

    • BOSIET with HUET and CA-EBS

    • PSO/PAM training (NOAA/NMFS-compliant)

    • Offshore safety, CPR/First Aid

    • TWIC and other access credentials as required

    • Manual Handling

    • Fall Protection

    • Etc.

Partner with
MARINE BiOTA

We’re ready to join your team as a trusted field professional — whether for a week-long nearshore survey or a multi-month offshore campaign. Let’s work together to ensure safe, compliant, and data-driven outcomes for your project.